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ILLINOIS POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

June 17,2010

TN THE MAITER OF: )

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REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL )

TECHNOLOGY (RACT) FOR VOLATILE )

ORGANIC MATERIAL EMISSIONS FROM)

GROUP II CONSUMER & COMMERCIAL )

PRODUCTS: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS )

TO 35 ILL. ADM. CODE 211, 218, and 219 )

Adopted Rule. Final Order.

RIO-08

(Rulemaking - Air)

OPINION AND ORDER OF THE BOARD (by A.S. Moore):

On July 9,2009, the lIlinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency or Illinois EPA)

filed a rulemaking proposal under the provisions of Sections 27, 28, and 28.2 ofthe

Environmental Protection Act (Act). See 415 ILCS 5/27, 28, 28.2 (2008). On January 7, 20 I0,

the Board adopted its first-notice opinion and order. See 34 Ill. Reg. 1766, 1791, 1941 (Feb. 5,

2010). On May 6,2010, the Board adopted its second-notice op.inion and order. At its meeting

on June 15,2010, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) issued its Certificate of

No Objection the Board's proposal. JCAR suggested non-substantive changes, which are

reflected in the order below and which are not specifically addressed in this opinion.

Today, the Board adopts its final order in this rulemaking. Generally, the Board adopts

air pollution regulations to reduce emissions of volatile organic material (VOM) from Group II

Consumer & Commercial Products in ozone nonattainment areas classified as moderate and

above in order to m.eet lIlinois' obligations under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Group 11 products

include industrial cleaning solvents, flat wood paneling coatings, flexible packaging printing

materials, lithographic printing materials, and letterpress printing materials.

In addition, after reviewing correspondence received on June 7, 2010, from the Flexible

Packaging Association (FPA), the Board today opens a subdocket B in which the Board may

address issues raised by FPA. Language proposed by FPA had not been included in the Board's

first-notice opinion and order, and JCAR did not suggest it to the Board as a second-notice

change. See Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material

Emissions from Group Il Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 211, 218. and 219, RIO-8 (Jan. 7, 2010); see also 5 ILCS 100/5-40(b) (2008) ("Bach

agency shall give at least 45 days' notice ofits intended action to the general public. This first

notice period shall commence on the first day the notice appears in the Illinois Register."); 5

ILCS I00/5-40(c) (2008) ("After commencement ofthe second notice period, no substantive

change may be made to a proposed rulemaking unless it is made in response to an objection or

suggestion ofthe Joint Committee."); 34 Ill. Reg. 1766, 1791, 1941 (Feb. 5, 2010).
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In this opinion, the Board first reviews the procedural history ofthis rulemaking before

briefly reviewing federal regulation of YOM emissions. The Board then addresses

correspondence received on June 7, 2010 from FPA. The Board then reviews the issues of

potentially affected sources, projected emission reductions, and technical and economic

considerations. Next, the Board summarizes the adopted rules on a section-by-section basis.

The Board concludes by directing the Clerk to file the adopted rules with the Secretary of State

for publication in the Illinois Register. The order following the opinion then presents the

adopted rules.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On July 9, 2009, the Agency filed a rulemaking proposal to amend Parts 211, 218, and

219 ofthe Board's air pollution regulations (Prop. 211, Prop. 218, and Prop. 219, respectively).

The Agency filed the proposal under the general Iulemaking provisions of Sections 27 and 28 of

the Act. See 415 ILCS 5/27, 28 (2008). Among other documents, a Statement ofReasons (SR)

and a Technical Support Document (TSD) accompanied the proposal. The Agency also filed a

motion for waiver of copy requirements and a motion for expedited review. In an order dated

August 6, 2009, the Board accepted the Agency's proposal for hearing, granted the Agency's

motion for waiver of copy requirements, and denied the Agency's motion for expedited review.

In a letter dated August 6, 2009, the Board requested that the Department ofCommerce

and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) conduct an economic impact study ofthe Agency's

rulemaking proposal. See 415 ILCS 5/27(b) (2008). DCEO has not responded to the Board's

request.

In an order dated August 12,2009, the hearing officer scheduled a first hearing to begin

on October 27,2009, in Edwardsville and a second hearing to begin December 8, 2009, in

Chicago. The order directed participants wishing to pre-file testimony for the first hearing to do

so no later than September 15,2009. The order also directed participants to pre-file questions

based on pre-filed testimony no later than September 29, 2008. Finally, the order directed

participants whose pre-filed testimony elicited pre-filed questions to pre-file written answers to

those questions no later than October 13,2009. The order also provided that pre-filing deadlines

for the second hearing would be set at a later date.

On September 14,2009, the Agency pre-filed the testimony ofMr. David E. Bloomberg

and a motion to amend its rulemaking proposal (Mot. Amend I). No other participant pre-filed

testimony for the first hearing, and no participant pre-filed questions based on Mr. Bloomberg's

pre-filed testimony. No participant filed a response to the Agency's motion to amend its

rulemaking proposal. 1n an order dated October 15, 2009, the Board granted the Agency's

motion to amend.

The first hearing took place as scheduled on October 27,2009, and the Board received

the transcript ofthe first heating (Tr.I) on October 29,2009. During the first hearing, the

hearing officer admitted into the record one exhibit, the pre-filed testimony ofMr. Bloomberg

(Bloomberg Test.).
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In an order dated October 28, 2009, the hearing officer directed participants wishing to

pre-file testimony for the second hearing to do so no later than November 17, 2009. See Tr.1 at

25. The order also directed participants to pre-file questions based upon pre-filed testimony no

later than December 3, 2009. ld. No participant pre-filed testimony or questions for the second

hearing.

On December 7, 2009, the Agency filed a second motion to amend its rulemaking

proposal (Mot. Amend 2).

The second hearing took place as scheduled on December 8, 2009, and the Board

received the transcript ofthe second hearing (TL2) on December 11,2009. No participant

offered testimony at the second hearing. See Tr.2 at 7. Regarding the Board's request that

DCEO conduct an economic impact study of the Agency's proposal, no participant wished to

offer testimony or comment. See TL2 at 8. In an order dated December 9, 2009, the hearing

officer set a deadline ofDecember 28,2009, to file post-hearing comments. See 35 Ill. Adm.

Code 102.1 08(b).

On December 28, 2009, the Board received a post-hearing comment from Mr. Bruce

Meerman, Senior Environmental Consultant, Mostardi Platt Environmental (Mostardi Platt) (PC

I). On January 19, 2010, Mr. Meerman filed a second comment (PC 2), which withdrew his

previous comment.

On January 7, 2010, the Board adopted its first-notice opinion and order. See 34111.

Adm. Code 1766, 1791, 194I (Feb. 5,20 I0). Among other action, the Board's opinion granted

the Agency's second motion to amend the rulemaking proposal.

On February 17,2010, the Agency filed a first-notice comment (PC 3). On April 9,

20 I0, the Board received a comment signed by three consultants with Mostardi Platt (PC 4). On

April 26, 2010, the Agency filed an additional comment (PC 5). On April 30, 2010, the Agency

submitted a supplemental comment (PC 6). .

On May 6, 20 I0, the Board adopted its second-notice opinion and order.

On June 7, 2010, the Board received correspondence addressing this rulemaking

proceeding from Mr. Ram. K. Singhal ofFPA.

On June 15,2010, JCAR addressed the Board's proposal and issued its Certificate ofNo

Objection.

BACKGROUND OF FEDERAL YOM REGULATION

When it filed its rulemaking proposal, the Agency stated that the proposal intended to

satisfy Illinois' obligation under the CAA to submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP)

addressing requirements for sources ofVOM emissions in areas designated as nonattainment

with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. SR at I, citing 42 U.S.c.

§§ 7502, 7511 a.
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The Agency characterized YOM I as "a primary precursor to the formation of groundlevel ozone," which forms when YOM reacts with oxides of nitrogen in the atmosphere in the

presence ofsunlight. SR at 2-3, citing 71 Fed. Reg. 58746 (Oct. 5, 2006); see TSD at 1-2. In

1997, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) revised the NAAQS for

ozone by instituting an 8-hour standard. ld. at 3, citing 62 Fed. Reg. 38856 (July J8, 1997).

Two Illinois areas, Chicago and St. Louis/Metro East, have been designated as moderate

nonattainment areas for the 8-hour ozone standard. 2 SR at 3.

These nonattainment designations trigger CAA requirements "for adopting regulations

that reduce emissions sufficiently to demonstrate attainment of the standard." ld. at 4, citing 42

U.S.c. § 7502(c)(I); see Bloomberg Test at 3. Specifically, the Agency claimed that the CAA

requires Illinois "to submit YOC regulations constituting RACT [reasonably available control

technology] for Group II Consumer and Commercial Product Categories in ozone nonaltainment

areas classified as moderate and above." SR at 5, citing 42 U.S.c. §§ 7502(c)(l), 7511a(b)(2);

see TSD at I. The Agency defined RACT "as the lowest emission limitation that a particular

source can meet by applying a control technique that is reasonably available considering

technological and economic feasibility." SR at 5, citing 44 Fed. Reg. 53762 (Sept. 17, 1979); see

TSD at I, Bloomberg Test. at 3. The Agency stated that "Illinois was required to submit its SIP

revisions by October 5, 2007." SR at 5.

The Agency stated that the CAA requires USEPA to "conduct a study ofthe emissions of

YOC into the ambient air from consumer and commercial products in order to determine their

potential to contribute to ozone levels which violate the ozone NAAQS and to establish criteria

for regulating emissions ofYOC from those products." SR at 2, citing 71 Fed. Reg. 58746 (Oct.

5, 2006). The Agency further stated that the CAA provides that "[t]he Administrator shall list

those categories of consumer or commercial products that the Administrator determines, based

on the study, account for at least 80 percent ofthe YOC emissions ... from consumer or

commercial products in areas that violate the NAAQS for ozone" and separate those categories

into groups. SR at 3, citing 42 U.S.c. § 7511b(e)(3)(A).

The Agency claimed that "[t]he CAA requires that USEPA then either regulate YOC

emissions from such categories or issue a CTG [control techniques guideline] in lieu of a

national regulation ifthe Administrator determines that such guidance will be substantially as

effective as regulations in reducing emissions ofYOC which contribute to ozone levels in ozone

nonattainment areas." SR at 4, citing 42 U.S.C. § 751Ib(e)(3)(C). The Agency stated that

"CTGs provide states with recommendations regarding what types of controls could constitute

I The Agency stated that YOM and volatile organic compounds (YOC) are "effectively the

same" as one another. SR at 1.

2 The Chicago nonattainment area includes the following jurisdictions: Cook, DuPage, Kane,

Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, Goose Lake and Aux Sable Townships in Grundy County,

and Oswego Township in Kendall County. SR at 3, citing 40 C.P.R. 81.314; see TSD at 1. The

St. LouisfMetro East nonattainment area includes the following Illinois counties: Jersey,

Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair. SR at 3, citing 40 C.P.R. 81.314; see TSD at I.
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RACT for VOCs for the applicable source categories." SR at 4, citing 71 Fed. Reg. 58745,

58747 (Oct. 5, 2006). The Agency claimed that "[s]tates must either adopt regulations to

implement the recommendations in the CTG or adopt altcrnative approaches that constitute

RACT, either of which must be submitted to the USEPA for review and approval as part ofthe

SiP process." SR at 4, citing 71 Fed. Reg. 58745, 58747 (Oct. 5, 2006).

The Agency stated that, instead of national regulations controlling VOC emissions,

"USEPA issued final CTGs for Group II Consumer and Commercial Product Categories" on

October 5, 2006. SR at 4. The Agency further stated that, in developing the CTGs, "USEPA

evaluated the sources ofVOM emissions from the applicable industries, the available control

possibilities to address the associated emissions, and the cost ofsuch control measures." TSD at

1. The Agency indicated that "USEPA required that states submit SIP revisions in response to

the CTGs within one year." Id., citing 71 Fed. Reg. 58745-53 (Oct. 5,2006). Specifically, the

Agency stated that 1Ilinois must revise its SIP to inciudeRACT for sources of YOM emissions

covered by a USEPA CTG issued between November 15, 1990 and the date of attainment. SR at

2, citing 42 U.S.c. § 751 Ia(b)(2); see TSD at I, Bloomberg Test. at 3.

The Agency stated that "Illinois is required to submit these SIP revisions before the

USEPA can re-designate the Chicago and Metro East nonattainment areas as attaining the 1997

ozone NAAQS, regardless of whether the VOC reductions obtained by the SIP revisions are

actually necessary to achieve attainment ofthe NAAQS." SR at 6, citing Wall v. USEPA, 265

F.2d 426, 433, 440-42 (6th Cir. 2001); 42 U.S.c. § 7407(d)(3)(E). The Agency noted that, on

July 2, 2007, it "submitted to the USEPA an attainment demonstration for the Metro East

nonattainment area for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS." SR at 7. The Agency further noted

that, on March 19,2009, it submitted an attainment demonstration for the Chicago nonattainment

area. Id. The Agency argued that "[t]hese areas cannot be re-designated to attainment ofthe

ozone NAAQS, however, unless and until the Illinois EPA submits SIP revisions in response to

the Group II CTGs and the USEPA approves such revisions." Id. The Agency claimed that its

proposal seeks "to implement the recommendations contained in the CTGs to the extent that such

recommendations are consistent with, and impose stricter requirements than, existing

regulations." Id.

The Agency also noted that USEPA recently strengthened the eight-hour ozone standard.

SR at 7, citing 73 Fed. Reg. 16436 (Mar. 27, 2008); see TSD at 1. The Agency considered it

"likely" that areas designated as nonattainment for the current standard will be designated

nonattainment for the revised standard. SR at 7. The Agency argued that, "[w]hile attainment of

the revised standard is not the purpose ofthis rulemaking, it should be noted that any reduction

in YOM emissions in the nonattainment areas resulting from these proposed amendments will

likely help Illinois achieve the revised NAAQS." Id.; see TSD at 1.

FPA CORRESPONDENCE

On June 7, 2010, the Board received correspondence from the Flexible Packaging

Association (FPA) (PC 7). As it did not receive that correspondence until then, the Board was

unable to submit FPA's proposed language to first-notice publication in the Illinois Register. See

Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material Emissions
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from Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35111. Adm. Code

211. 218. and 2 J9. R10-8 (Jan. 7, 20 I0); see also 5 ILCS I0015-40(b) (2008)("Each agency

shall give at least 45 days' notice of its intended action to the general public. This first notice

period shall commence on the first day the notice appears in the Illinois Register."); 34 III. Reg.

1766, 1791, 1941 (Feb. 5, 20 I0). The Board also notes that it received FPA's correspondence

after the Board had adopted its second-notice opinion and triggered second-notice review by

JCAR. See Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material

Emissions from Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 211. 218. and 219, R10-8 (May 6, 2010). The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act

provides that, "[a]fter commencement ofthe second notice period, no substantive change may be

made to a proposed rulemaking unless it is made in response to an objection or suggestion ofthe

Joint Committee [on Administrative Rules]." 5 ILCS 100/5-40(c) (2008). Although JCAR

suggested non-substantive changes to the Board's second-notice proposal, those suggcstions did

not include the language sought by FPA. Consequently, at this stage ofthis proceeding, the

language proposed by EPA cannot statutorily be adopted in this final opinion and order.

However, having reviewed the correspondence it received, the Board recognizes that

FPA and its members may desire either to adopt an FPA proposal through rulemaking

procedures or seek relief from the adopted regulations.

Under these circumstances, the Board will hold open for 45 days a subdocket B in which

the Board may consider language addressing issues raised by FPA while allowing the Board's

proposal to proceed to final adoption. See Proposed Amendments to the Board's Special Waste

Regulations Concerning Used Oil: 35 111. Adm. Code739. 808, 809, R 06-20(A) (Dec. 17,2009);

Steel and Foundry Industry Amendments to the Landfill Regulations (Parts 810 through 8J5 and

817), R90-26 (A,B), slip op. at 3 (Mar. 31, 1994). If no rulemaking proposal is filed in

subdocket B within that 45-day period, the Board on its own motion will close the subdocket.

Also, the Board notes that FPA or its members may wish to seek regulatory reliefthrough

procedures such as those providing for an adjusted standard. See 415 ILCS 5/28.1 (2008); 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 104 Subpart D. In this regard, the Board notes that Section 28.1(f) ofthe Act

provides in pertinent part that, "[w]ithin 20 days after the effective date of any regulation that

implements in whole or in part the requirements ofthe Clean Air Act, if any person files a

petition for an individual adjusted standard in lieu of complying with the regulation, such source

will be exempt from the regulation until the Board makes a final determination on the petition."

415 ILCS 5/28.1 (f) (2008). In the event that the Board receives a petition for an adjusted

standard that reflects the substance ofFPA's June 7, 2010 correspondence, the Board on its own

motion will close subdoeket B.

The Board further notes that FPA or its members may also wish to propose language

through rulemaking authorities including Sections 27 and 28 ofthe Act. See 415 ILCS 5/27, 28

(2008); 35 Ill. Adm. Code J02. In the event that the Board receives a rulemaking proposal

reflecting the substance of FPA's June 7, 20 I0 correspondence, the Board on its own motion will

close subdocket B.

AFFECTED SOURCES AND PROJECTED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
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The Agency stated that its proposed regulations apply only within the Chicago and Metro

East regions, the state's two areas designated as nonattainment for the eight-hour ozone NAAQS.

SR at 9, citing 40 C.F.R. 81.314. Specifically, the Agency stated that, within those two areas, the

regulations "are generally expected to affect both new and existing sources that are covered by a

Group 11 CTG" and that meet the proposed applicability criteria". SR at 9. In Appendix B to its

TSD, the Agency listed 136 potentially affected sources itemized by category and then by NAA

within those;categories. TSD at 25-28 (Appendix B).

The Board addresses the record with regard to potentially affected sources and projected

emission reductions on a category-by-category basis in the following subsections.

Industrial Cleaning Solvents

The Agency noted USEPA's estimate that 130 sources in Illinois' two nonattainment

areas emit a total of 15 pounds per day (PPD) or more of YOM from cleaning operations at the

source. TSD at 14 (14.4), 20 (16.4); see Prop. 218 at 4 (proposed Section 218.187(a)(I)

addressing applicability). Responding to a question at the first hearing, the Agency indicated

that its proposed regulations apply to "anybody who uses this amount ofindustrial cleaning

solvents" and not only to the operations included in Group II Consumer and Commercial Product

categories. Tr.1 at 10. The Agency argued that, because it does not generally seek specific

information on solvent use and because that use may not be subject to a current permit, "there

was no good way to make an estimate as to who might be affected...." Id. at 11. Accordingly,

the Agency stated that its "Appendix B does not list specific sources that are potentially affected

by this rulemaking." !d; see TSD at 25-28 (Appendix B). The Agency stated that it intends to

communicate with small business owners, industry representatives, and DCEO through the

process of considering and implementing these proposed rules. Tr.1 at 11.

The Agency stated that baseline emissions from the 130 sources noted by USEPA are

estimated to be 2293 MG/yr (2528 tpy) of YOM. TSD at 14, 20. The Agency further stated that

this estimate includes "degreasing operations that are already impacted by existing state

regulations and will not gain any further reductions." Id. The Agency argued that "[i]t is not

reasonably practicable to estimate emission reductions for the oiher impacted sources under the

industrial clean-up solvent rule, as any source in either NAA that uses cleaning solvent is

potentially affected, depending on the source's usage level." TSD at 20-21; see Tr.1 at 9-11.

The Agency also claimed that potentially affected sources may already be using solutions that

comply with the proposed regulations. !d. at 21. Accordingly, "the Agency believes that the

environment will see actual YOM emission reductions due to these proposed regulations, but

calculation ofsuch emission reductions cannot be accomplished without detailed information

from every affected source." TSD at 21.

Flat Wood Paneling Coatings

The Agency's search ofthe 2005 source inventory maintained by its Bureau of Air

indicated that four sources, all in the Chicago NAA, would become subject to the proposed flat

wood paneling coating regulations. TSD at 21 (§6.5). The Agency stated that "[o]ne ofthese
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four sources would appear to fall below the proposed applicability threshold" and that "[t]he

other three total 0.09 TPD ofVOM emissions." /d. The Agency claimed that the CTG projects

YOM emission reductions averaging 60 percent from interior paneling and tileboard

manufacturing. [d. Stating that the Illinois sources appear to fall within these two categorics, the

Agency "estimates a YOM reduction of 0.05 TPD in the Chicago NAA...." [d.

Flexible Packaging Printing Lines

The Agency stressed difficulties in estimating emission reductions in this category. First,

the Agency stated that "the Illinois source database does not generally specify the type of

substrate being used by a flexographic or rotogravure printing operation." TSD at 20 (§6.3).

The Agency further stated that the data also do not "specify the date of original installation ofthe

printing press or the associated control device." ld. Accordingly, the Agency listed as a

potentially affected source each existing flexographic or rotogravure printing facility in the

Illinois inventory and exceeding the proposed applicability threshold. [d.; see id. at 27-28

(Appendix B).

The Agency emphasized, however, that "all sources but one using flexographic or

rotogravure printing of any type are already achieving greater control efficiency than required by

the proposed regulation." TSD at 20. The Agency stated that the single remaining source "is

required by its permit to achieve 60 percent control efficiency, but will now need to achieve 65

percent." [d. The Agency claimed that this represents a reduction of 0.03 TPD in permitted

emissions, "but a 0.01 TPD reduction according to emissions information in the inventory." ld.

The Agency expected negligible emission reductions from proposed new ink limits. TSD

at 20. The Agency stated that, "[w]hile the inventory does not provide information regarding thc

use of compliant inks, it has been the Agency's experience that sources pdnting on flexible

packaging have had difficulty with the use of compliant YOM inks on such substrates." !d. The

Agency reported that "[s]ources either rclied on add-on controls or switched to water-based inks

that should meet the newly proposed requirements as well as the existing ones." [d.

Regarding proposed work practice standards for cleaning materials, the Agency argued

that they "do not lend themselves to a calculation of emission reductions." TSD at 20. The

Agency claimed that actual YOM emission reductions will result from requirements such as

"storing of cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers, as well as conveying

cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes...." ld. The Agency argued, however, that

"calculation ofsuch emission reductions cannot be accomplished without detailed information

from every affected source -- both before and after such changes are made." [d.

Lithographic Printing Lines

The Agency first stated that it "does not expect any additional [emission] reductions from

increasing the required control efficicncy for heatset web lithographic printers from 90 to 95

percent, because that change will not affect existing control devices." TSD at 18 (§6.1). The

Agency did expect "some small YOM reductions related to the addition offountain and cleaning

solution requirements for sources with 15 PPD or more of emissions." [d. The Agency claimed
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that it is difficult to estimate these reductions because it is not possible to identitY sourccs that

may be excluded from the proposed requirements. ld. The Agency elaborated that its source

inventory "does not track information such as the number of gallons of cleaning solution used,

the size ofsheet-fed presses, or the fountain solution reservoir volume...." ld.

The Agency's search ofthe 2005 source inventory maintained by its Bureau ofAir

indicated that 98 lithographic printing sources in the Chicago NAA and three in the Metro East

NAA have YOM emission over 15 PPD. TSD at 18. The Agency reported that 66 ofthe sources

in the Chicago NAA and all three ofthe sources in the Metro East NAA emit less than 100 PPD

and are potentially affected by the proposed regulations. ld.

For these potentially affected sources, the Agency estimated potential emission

reductions attri butable to reformulation offountain solutions at between 25% and 90% for

smaller sources. TSD at 19. Because this estimate is based on a 1993 draft CTG, and because

the current CTG refers to steps reducing the YOM content offountain solutions, the Agency

relied on the 25% estimate in calculating reductions. Id. The Agency argued that "[c]leaning

solutions can be calculated as a straight 30% reduction, since the regulation requires

reformulation such that they cannot contain more than 70% YOM. " Id. With regard to cleaning

solutions emissions, the Agency claimed that they "make up a lower percentage of emissions

compared to fountain solutions, ranging up to approximately 50% at certain facilities" ld. The

Agency argued that, "[a]ssuming that almost 50% of non-ink emissions come from cleaning

solutions, which have 30% reduction, it is safe to use a 25% overall emission reduction to cover

all YOM originating from the source" !d.

The Agency stated that total YOM emissions from the 66 potentially affected sources in

the Chicago NAA equal 1.455 TPD. TSD at 19. Accordingly, a 25% reduction represents 0.36

TPD of YOM. Id. The Agency further stated that, in the Metro East NAA, a 25% reduction

from total emissions of 0.0295 TPD represents a reduction of 0.007 TPD. ld.

Letterpress Printing

Because the Agency believed that there are no heatset web letterpress printing operations

in the two NAAs, it expected no emission reductions from add-on controls for this category.

TSD at 19 (§6.2). The Agency's search ofthe 2005 source inventory maintained by its Bureau

of Air indicated that there are two sources in the Chicago NAA using letterpress printing. ld.

The Agency stated that "[o]nly one ofthese sources appears to emit more than 15 PPD from such

operations, with less than 0.02 TPD ofYOM, including emissions from the letterpress as well as

other printing operations." ld. The Agency argued that, "[e]ven if all of the emissions originated

from letterpress cleaning solutions, which are to be reduced by 30 percent, the resulting

reduction would be 0.005 TPD. Id. Accordingly, the Agency expected only "negligible"

emission reduction from proposed regulations for this category. Id.
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TECHNICAL FEASIBILTY AND ECONOMIC REASONABLENESS

Technical Feasibility

Particularly in its Technical Support Document, the Agency addressed various

approaches to controlling YOM emissions from Group 11 product categories. See TSD at 7-12

(Technical Feasibility ofControls). The Agency argued that "[a]ffected sources can meet the

requirements in the proposed amendments through a number of readily available control

techniques." SR at 9. In the subsections below, the Board addresses the record on the issue of

the technical feasibility of those techniques.

Industrial Cleaning Solvents

The Agency noted the recommendation ofthe CTG that sources emitting more than 15

PPD of YOM through industrial cleaning comply with various requirements. TSD at 10 (§3.4),

citing Control Techniques Guidelines: Industrial Cleaning Solvents, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006. The Agency stated that the various cleaning activities "use a multitude of different

solvents with different styles of applications." TSD at 10. Thc Agcncy proposed regulations

covering "a wide range of products that remove contaminants from parts, products, tools,

machinery, and other work production areas." Id. The Agency stressed work practices, solvent

substitution, and controls as the chieftechniques for reducing YOM emissions in this category.

Id. at 10-11; SR at 10.

Work Practices. The Agency indicated that solvent management practices can reduce

YOM emissions. TSD at 10. The Agency stated that these practices "include keeping solvent

containers and used applicators covered; properly storing and disposing ofspent solvents and

used cleaning rags; minimizing air circulation around all cleaning operations; and implementing

equipment practices that reduce emissions, e.g., leak detection and repair practices." Id.; see

Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed Section 2 I8.187(d)), Prop. 2 I9 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(d)).

Alternate Control. The Agency stated that add-on controls, equipment modification,

and changing cleaning methods all can reduce YOM emissions. TSD at II. The Agency further

stated that "[t]he CTa recommends an overall control efficiency of85 percent reduction in

emissions ofVOM, which is reflected in the proposed rule" Id.; see Prop. 218 at 8 (proposed

Section 218. I87(b)(3)), Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(b)(3)).

Solvent Substitution. The Agency noted that the CTG recommends the use of low

vapor pressure solvents because "the slower evaporation reduces the amount ofVOM released

into the atmosphere." TSD at 11. The Agency stated that its proposal reflects the recommended

limit of8 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius in place of 50 grams ofVOM per liter ofcleaning

material. Id.; see Prop. 218 at 8 (proposed Section 2 I8.187(b)(2)), Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed

Section 219. I87(b)(2)).

The Agency claimed that sources can also rcduce YOM emissions through the use of

low-YOM or no-YOM solvents. TSD at 10. The Agency noted that "[t]he CTG recommends a
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content limit of 50 grams YOM per liter (0.42 Ib/gal) of cleaning material for those industries

that are not already covered, or to be covered, by a CTG." Jd, citing Control Techniques

Guidelines: Industrial Cleaning Solvents, United States Environmental Protection Agency,

Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006. Specifically, the Agency stated

that the CTG proposes to exclude "certain categorics from the cleaning regulations, as these

categories already have or will have their own recommended work practices and limitations."

TSD at 11. The Agency further stated that

[t]hese categories include coating operations for aerospace, wood furniture, flat

wood paneling, large appliance, metal furniture, plastic parts, paper film and foil,

miscellaneous metal parts, auto and light-duty truck assembly, and shipbuilding

and repair; flexible packaging printing materials; lithographic printing materials;

letterpress printing materials; fiberglass boat manufacturing materials; and

miscellaneous industrial adhesives" Jd., see Prop. 218 at 5-6 (proposed Section

21 8. 187(a)(2)(B)), Prop. 219 at 4-5 (proposed Section 219.1 87(a)(2)(B)).

The Agency also stated that, as a result of discussions with industry, other states, and USEPA, it

proposed to add additional "exemptions and higher YOM content limits for certain specific

cleaning activities." TSD at 10. The Agency suggested that it offers these additional exemptions

for categories that may not be able easily to meet proposed YOM content limits. Jd. at 11.

These exemptions

include electrical and electronic components; precision optics; numismatic dies;

stripping of cured inks,. coatings, and adhesives; cleaning ofresin, coating, ink,

and adhesive mixing, molding, and application equipment; research and

.development laboratories; medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing; and

.performance or quality assurance testing of coatings, inks, or adhesives. Further

exclusion recommendations include cleaning of paper-based gaskets and clutch

assemblies; cleaning of adhesive application equipment used for thin metal

laminating; touch-up cleaning on circuit boards; cleaning of coating and adhesive

application processes utilized to manufacture transdermal drug delivery product

using less than three gallons per day of ethyl acetate; cleaning of application

equipment used to apply coatings on satellites and radiation effect coatings;

cleaning of application equipment used to apply solvent-borne fluoropolymer

coatings; cleaning ofultraviolet or electron beam adhesive application; and

cleaning ofelectrical cables. Jd. at I I-12; see Prop. 218 at 6-7 (proposed Section

2 J8. 187(a)(2)(C)), Prop. 219 at 5-6 (proposed Section 219.I87(a)(2)(C).

Flat Wood Paneling Coating Lines

The Agency stated that the CTG refers to three options for controlling YOM emissions

from flat wood paneling coating operations: material reformulation, add-on controls, or work

practices. TSD at 12 (§3.5); SR at 10.

Material Reformulation. The Agency stated that reformulation involves replacing highYOM coatings with low-YOM coatings. TSD at 12. Citing the CTG, the Agency argued that
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"water-based eoatings 'are generally available' and 'ean lower [YOM] emissions greatly, and

most coatings operations are capable of eonverting to waterborne eoatings.''' ld., eiting Control

Teehniques Guidelines for Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental

Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006. The Agency

further argued that sources can reformulate by using "coatings that emit almost zero YOM and

are cured through the use of ultraviolet light or an electron beam." TSD at 12. The Agency

acknowledged that "[t]he use ofsuch systems are more limited than those for waterbased

coatings, but they are available." ld.

Add-On Controls. The Agency claimed that, when a source uses high-YOM coatings, it

can use add-on controls. TSD at 12. Citing its experience with a range of coating operations, the

Agency agreed with the CTG that "an overall control and capture efficiency of 90 percent is a

widely-accepted and readily available technique." ld., citing Control Techniques Guidelines for

Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir

Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006.

Work Practices. The Agency noted that

[t]hc CTG recommends specific work practice requirements for flat wood

paneling coating operations: storing all [YOM] coatings, thinners, and cleaning

materials in close containers, minimizing spills of[VOM] containing coatings,

thinners, cleaning up spills immediately, conveying any coatings, thinners, and

cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes, closing mixing vessels which

contain [YOM] coatings and other materials except when specifically in use, and

minimizing emissions of[VOM] during cleaning ofstorage, mixing, and

conveying equipment." TSD at 12, citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat

Wood Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office

ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006.

The Agency stated that Illinois has already adopted some ofthese requirements through

regulations for wood furniture coaters. TSD at 12. The Agency further stated that its proposal

will apply those requirements and other speeifie requirements to flat wood paneling coaters in

order to "minimize unneeessary YOM emissions from such operations." ld.

Flexible Packaging Printing Lines

The Agency stated that YOM emissions from flexible package printing operations stem

largely from evaporation of inks, coatings, and adhesives, and from the use ofcleaning materials.

TSD at 9 (§3.3). The Agency argued that these emissions can be controlled through material

reformulation, add-on controls, and work practices. ld. at 9-10; see SR at 10.

Material Reformulation. This control substitutes high-YOM inks, coatings, and

adhesives with low-YOM versions ofthose materials. TSD at 9. Citing the CTG, the Agency

argued that "such reformulation 'has been achieved by any facilities in the packaging

rotogravure and flexographic printing industries.''' ld., citing Control Techniques Guidelines for

Flexible Package Printing. United State Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality
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Planning and Standards, September 2006. The Agency acknowledged that "[w]hether a

particular facility is able to use such reformulated material depends upon their specific activities,

including the substrate(s) being used." TSD at 9.

Add-On Controls. The Agency stated that all flexible packaging printers can use add-on

controls. TSD at 9. The Agency argued that "[t]he most common control devices used by these

sources are thennal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, and carbon adsorbers, with adsorbers probably

being the least-used ofthe three" Id. The Agency agreed with the CTG that "[t]oday, these

control devices can achieve at least 95 percent control device efficiency." Id., citing Control

Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, United State Environmental Protection

Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006.

The Agency also described capture systems, which collect air containing YOM "so it

may be destroyed or reclaimed by the control device...." TSD at 9. The Agency noted that,

"[w]hile new presses may be able to obtain as high as I00 percent capture if designed properly,

older presses were not necessarily constructed with emissions capture in mind." !d. The Agency

proposed a tiered approach to capture efficiency based on the construction date ofthe printing

line and the control device. Id.; see Prop. 218 at 63-64 (proposed Section 218.401(c)(3», Prop.

219. at 62 (proposed Section 2J9.401(c)(3».

Work Practices. The Agency noted that the CTG "recommends work practice

requirements as the best means to control emissions from cleaning operations at flexible package

printing sources." TSD at 10. The Agency listed some ofthese practices: "keeping solvent

containers closed except when filling, draining or conducting cleaning operations, keeping used

shop towels in closed contain.ers, and conveying cleaning materials from one location to another

in closed containers or pipes." !d., citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package

Printing, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and

Standards, September 2006.

Lithographic Printing Lines

The Agency addressed three options for regulating YOM emissions from lithographic

printing lines: add-on controls, fountain solution refonnulation and process modification, and

material reformulation or substitution for cleaning solutions. TSD at 7-8 (§3. I); see SR at 10.

Add-On Controls. The Agency stated that add-on controls apply only to heatset web

offset lithographic printing and not to non-heatset or sheet-fed lithographic printing. TSD at 7.

The Agency further stated that these add-on controls fall into two broad categories: combustion

control devices "designed to destroy YOMs in the vent stream prior to atmospheric discharge"

and recovery devices that "limit YOM emissions by recovering material for reuse" Id. The

Agency indicated that heatset web offset lithographic printers use three add-on controls: thermal

afterburners, catalytic afterburners, and condenser filter systems. Id. The Agency's experience

led it to conclude "that the field is dominated by thennal and catalytic afterburners, which can

often achieve 98 percent or greater YOM removal." Id. The Agency also reported that condenser

filter systems have been designed specifically for heatset web offset printers with efficiency as

high as 97 percent removal. Id.
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Fountain Solution Reformulation and Process Modifications. The Agency argued

that "[a] significant portion of YOM emissions from lithographic printing can be ascribed to

evaporation from fountain solutions." TSO at 8. The Agency stated that substitutes reduce or

replace alcohol in fountain solutions. fd. The Agency further stated that the substitutes have

lower volatility and reduce emissions. fd.

The Agency characterized process modifications as "changes in operational methods or

equipment resulting in improved YOM control." TSO at 8. The Agency named cooling fountain

solution to minimize evaporation as one process modification that reduces YOM emissions. ld.

The Agency claimed that the use of refrigerated circulators to cool fountain solution "has been

shown to reduce consumption of alcohol in the solution by as much as 44 percent." fd.

Although process modification may involve retrofitting or replacing existing equipment, the

Agency "does not expect retrofitting or replacement to be an issue with this rulemaking." fd.

Material Reformulation or Substitution for Cleaning Solutions. The Agency

described two reformulations to reduce YOM emissions from cleaning solutions. First, sources

can use solutions containing a smaller amount of YOM. TSO at 8. Current 1I1inois regulations

now limit these solutions to no more than 30 percent YOM by weight. fd.; see 35 111. Adm. Code

218.407(a)(4)(A)(i); 35111. Adm. Code 219.407(a)(4)(A)(i). The Agency reported that, "[w]hile

no problems with this limit have been reported to Agency personnel in Illinois, there have

apparently been complaints on a national level." TSO at 8. The Agency noted that "the CTG

now recommends limiting such solutions to 70 percent YOM." fd., citing Control Techniques

Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006. The Agency proposed to apply "this higher limit for sources between 15 and 100 pounds

per day (PPO), with the previous limit remaining in effect for larger sources." TSD at 8; see

Prop. 218 at 88 (proposed Section 218.407(a)(4)(A)); Prop. 219 at 87 (proposed Section

219.407(a)(4)(A)).

Second, the Agency reported that sources can rely on cleaning solution with a low vapor

pressure. TSD at 8. Citing the CrG, the Agency stated that "[c]Ieaning solutions with [YOM]

composite vapor pressure less than 10 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) at 20°C have been used

successfully by many printers for blanket washing and other cleaning activities." ld., citing

Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, United

States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards,

September 2006. The Agency further stated that, before Illinois adopted its previous

lithographic printing rules, USEPA determined that the use ofsuch materials results in emission

reductions comparable "to using cleaning materials that contain less than 30 weight percent

YOM." TSD at 8. Because the Agency believes that sources now use these materials without

difficulty, it proposed not to amend the limit but to apply it to smaller sources. fd.; see Prop. 2 I8

at 79 (proposed Section 218.405(c)(3)(C); Prop. 219 at 78 (proposed Section 219.405(c)(3)(C).
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Letterpress Printing

The Agency stated that the sources ofVOM emissions from letterpress printing are

similar to those for lithographic printing, except "that letterpress operations do not use a fountain

solution.". TSD at 9; SR at 10. The Agency further stated that "letterpress printing presses are

often operated at the same source as lithographic printing[,] and many ofthe control options for

letterpress printing are the same as the control options for lithographic printing," particularly

,with regard to cleaning solutions. TSD at 9.

Having argued that "letterpress operations have never been specifically regulated in

Illinois before, the Agency is proposing to use the 70 percent YOM content limit for all subject

letterpress units." TSD at 9; see Prop. 218 at 115 (proposed Section 218.4 I3(a)(2», Prop. 219 at

, I 15-16 (proposed Section 219.413(a)(2». The Agency indicated on the basis of communication

with industry representatives "that 111inois does not currently contain any heatset web letterpress

operations in either the Chicago or Metro-East NAA...." TSD at 9. The Agency argued,

however, that "the regulation is necessary and technically feasible should a new such operation

locate in one ofthe NAAs." [d.

Economic Reasonableness

In its Technical Support Document, the Agency addressed the economic reasonableness

oLvarious approaches to' controlling YOM emissions from Group II product categories. See

TSD at 13-15. The Agency argued that the control techniques described above "are

economically reasonable, particularly as many ofthe techniques are already widely used by the

.affected industries." SR at 10. In the subsections below, the Board addresses the record on the

issue ofthe economic reasonableness ofthose techniques.

Industrial Cleaning Solvents

The Agency cited USEPA's estimate that the proposed regulation would affect 130

Illinois sources with baselineVOM emissions of2528 tons per year. TSD at 14 (§4.4) (referring

to 2002 National Emissions Inventory database). The Agency also noted USEPA's

determination that "the cost effectiveness of meeting the 50 grams of YOM per liter of cleaning

material limit for a parts cleaner at $1664/ton based on a study provided by the California Bay

Area Air Quality Management District." TSD at 14. The Agency indicated that sources

switching from high-YOM content solvents to low-YOM content solvents may realize savings of

$1325/tonbecause of lower disposal costs. !d.

Flat Wood Paneling Coating Lines

The Agency noted that USEPA relied upon data from the South Coast Air Quality

Management District of California to estimate cost effectiveness "of between $ I,900 and $2,600

per ton of YOM reduced (in 2005 dollars)." TSD at 14 (§4.5). The Agency also cited the CTG

to indicate that Illinois sources subject to the proposed rule could incur costs to make their

coatings compliant. [d. at 14-15, citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat Wood Paneling

Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and
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Standards, September 2006. The Agency concluded that "the only significant cost is expected to

be reformulation of coatings." TSD at 15.

Flexible Packaging Printing Lines

The Agency cited the CTG to claim that "[m]any facilities located in ozone

nonattainment areas are already meeting the control levels being recommended in this CTG."

TSD atl4 (§4.3), citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, United

States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,

September 2006. The Agency argued that

this proposal does not expand the number ofsources that will be subject to the ink

or control device portions ofthe flexible packaging rotogravure and flexographic

printing regulations. It is expected that thosc sources currcntly able to usc

compliant inks and coatings will similarly be able to make use ofinks and

coatings meeting the new compliance limit, while those using add-on control

devices will continue to do so as well. As such, the Illinois EPA expects that

there will not be any additional add-on control costs for subject facilities. TSD at

14.

The Agency cited the CTG to state that sources installing add-on control devices wiII face costs

that vary based on operating factors. !d. The Agency cited the CTG to estimate that '" a press

exhausting approximately 5,800 cubic feet per minute, operating 2000 hours per year, and

achieving 70 percent capture efficiency' would have a cost of between $] ,300 and $2,800 per ton

of YOM removed." Id., citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing,

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,

September 2006. The Agency argued that factors including more operating hours would lower

the cost per ton of YOM removed. TSD at ]4.

Addressing the cleaning provisions ofits proposal, the Agency expected "minimal" costs

for sources becoming subject to those regulations. TSD at 14. The Agency argued that "some

sources may see an overall costs savings as less cleaning solution is necessary." Id.

Lithographic Printing Lines

The Agency argued that "[t]he largest cost factor for lithographic printing - add-on

control devices - is applicable to heatset web lithographic operations only. Since the Agency's

proposal does not increase the number ofsources for which this requirement is applicable, there

is no foreseen additional cost due to add-on controls for existing sources." TSD at 13 (§4.I).

Although the Agency acknowledged that new sources will be subject to a higher control

efficiency, it expects new control devices to achieve that efficiency. Id. The Agency argued that

"no additional cost is expected for this reason either." Id.

The Agency stated that its proposal could result in costs for newly-regulated sources

emitting between 15 and 100 pounds per day of YOM. TSD at 13. The Agency reported that

"USEPA estimated the cost for cleaning material reformulation at $855 per ton ofYOM
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removed (in 2005 dollars)." ld., citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Litho!.!raphic

Printing and Letterpress Printing. Unites States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir

Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006.

The Agency noted that USEPA projects a costs savings with fountain solutions because

of reduced alcohol use. TSD at 13. The Agency indicated that, although USEPA has not

specifically estimated the amount ofthese savings, it noted that "the TSD for the Illinois

lithographic printing rule in 1994 put this savings at $920 per ton." ld. The Agency explained

that, "while alcohol substitutes are more expensive, the cost is reduced because they are used in

lower quantities." ld., citing Technical Support Document for Controlling YOM Emissions from

Lithographic Printing Operations, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, October 1994.

Letterpress Printing

The Agency cited the CTG to state that,

[b]ecause ofthe similarities between offset lithographic printing and letterpress

printing in terms ofthe nature ofthe processes at issue, the sources of[YOM]

emissions and available control approaches, it is reasonable to assume that the

cost-effectiveness estimates ... for control of [YOM] from heatset inks and

control of [YOM) from cleaning materials apply equally to the letterpress printing

industry. TSD at 13 (~4.2), citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset

lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, United States Environmental

Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006.

The Agency acknowledged that, because Illinois does not now regulate heatset web letterpress

printing operations, "the reasoning behind the zero cost estimate for heatset web lithographic

printing" does not apply to letterpress printing. TSD atl3. The Agency noted the CTG's

estimate of $2,010 per ton of YOM removed in 2005 dollars as the cost-effectiveness for this

category. ld. However, the Agency emphasized that there are not now any heatset web

letterpress operations in either ofthe Illinois NAAs. ld.

SummarY and Findings

Although the Board in a letter dated August 6, 2009, requested that DCEO conduct an

economic impact study on the Agency's amended rulemaking proposal (see 4151LCS 5/27(b)(1)

(2008)), the Board received no response to that request. At the second hearing, the Board

received no testimony or comment regarding the absence of any response to the request. See Tr.2

at 8-9.

In his pre-filed testimony on behalf ofthe Agency, Mr. Bloomberg states that "[t)he

Agency agrees with USEPA that all ofthe proposed changes are technically feasible and

economically reasonable." Bloomberg Test. at 8. Although FPA has addressed the cost and

feasibility ofspecified testing requirements, the Board has held open a subdocket through which

it may consider a proposal conceming those issues. The Board has also noted that the Act
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provides for the filing of a rulemaking proposal and for regulatory reliefthrough a petition for an

adjusted standard. No other participant has offered evidence or arguments rebutting the

Agency's position that its proposal is technically feasible and economically reasonable. Having

reviewed the complete record on these issues, the Board finds as it did in adopting its proposal

for second notice that the adopted regulations arc both technically feasible and economically

reasonable.

SUMMARY OF ADOPTED REGULATIONS

Part 211

In its original proposal, the Agency sought to amend four definitions in and add 23 new

definitions to the existing Part 211, Definitions and General Provisions. SR at II-IS; see Prop.

21 I; see genera/(v 35 III. Adm. Code 211.121 el seq.. Below, the Board summarizes each ofits

adopted amendments and added definitions separately in the following subsections.

Section 211..1 000: Class II Finish

The Board adopts a definition of "Class 11 Finish" necessitated by amendments to

Subpart F of Parts 218 and 219. SR at 11-12; see Prop. 218 at 17-57, Prop. 219 at "]7e55. The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that '''Class II Finish' means a finish that meets the

specifications ofVoluntary Product Standard PS-59-73, as approved by the American National

Standards Institute." Prop. 211 at 13.

Section 211.1745: Digital Printing

The Board adopts a definition of "Digital Printing" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 2 J8.187 and 219.1 87. SR at 12; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that '''Digital Printing' means, for purposes of35 Ill. Adm.

Code 218.187 and 219.1 87, the transfer of electronic filesdirectly from a computer to an

electronically driven output device that prints the image directly on the selected media

(substrate). Printing using home and office equipment is exeluded from this definition." Prop.

211at13.

Section 211.1878: Electrical Apparatus Component

The Board adopts a definition of "Electrical Apparatus Component" necessitated by

amendments to Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 12; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-

17. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'Electrical Apparatus Component' means, for purposes of35 Ill. Adm. Code

218.187 and 219.187, an internal component such as wires, windings, stators,

rotors, magnets, contacts, relays, energizers, and connections in an apparatus that

generates or transmits electrical energy including, but not limited to, alternators,

generators, transformers, electric motors, cables, and circuit breakers, except for

the actual cabinet in which the components are housed. Electrical components of
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graphic arts application equipment and hot-line tools are also included in this

category. Prop, 211 at 13-14.

Section 211.1885: Electronic Component

Section 211,1885 ofthe Board's air pollution regulations now provides that "'Electronic

Component' means, for the purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.182(1) and 219.182(1), all

portions of an electronic assembly, including, but not limited to, circuit board assem blies, printed

wire assemblies, 'printed circuit boards, soldered joints, ground wires, bus bars, and associated

electronic component manufacturing equipment such as screens and filters." 35 Ill. Adm. Code

21 J.J885. Amendments to Sections 218.187 and 219.187 necessitate revision ofthis language.

SR at J2; see Prop, 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17, The Board amends this definition to extend

its application to Sections 218.187 and 219.187 and to add an exception for cabinets housing

components. SR at 12. Specifically, the reviscd definition provides that

'Electronic Component' means, for the purposes of35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.182(1),

219.182(1), 218.187, and 219.187, all portions of an electronic assembly,

including, but not limited to, circuit board assemblies, printed wire assemblies,

printed circuit boards, soldered joints, ground wires, bus bars, and associated

electronic component manufacturing equipment such as screens and filters, except

.for the actual cabinet in which the components are housed. See Prop, 211 at 14.

Section 211.2355: Flat Wood Paneling

The Board adopts a definition of "Flat Wood Paneling" necessitated by amendments to

Subpart F of Parts 218 and 219. SR at 12; see Prop. 218 at 17-57, Prop. 219 at 17-55, The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that '''Flat Wood Paneling' means natural finish

hardwood plywood panels, hardwood panels with Class II finishes, tileboard, exterior siding, and

printed interior panels made of hardwood, plywood, or thin particleboard." Prop. 211 at 14.

Section 211.2356: Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line

The Board adopts a definition of "Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line" necessitated by

amendments to Subpart F of Parts 218 and 219, SR at 12; see Prop. 218 at 17-57, Prop. 219 at

17-55. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that "'Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line'

means a coating line in which any protective, decorative, or functional coating is applied to flat

wood paneling." Prop. 211 at 14.

Section 211.2368: Flexible Packaging

The Board adopts a definition of "Flexible Packaging" necessitated by amendments to

Subpart H of Parts 218 and 219. SR at 12; see Prop. 218 at 57-129, Prop. 219 at 55-130, The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'Flexible Packaging' means any package or part of a package, the shape of which

can be readily changed, Flexible packaging includes, but is not limited to, bags,
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pouches, liners, and wraps utilizing paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, metalized

or coated paper or film, or any combination ofthese materials. Shrink-wrap

labels or wrappers (but not self-adhesive labels) printed on or in-line with a

flexible packaging printing press are also considered to be flexible packaging.

Flexible packaging does not include folding cartons, gift wraps, hot stamp foils,

wall coverings, vinyl products, decorative laminates, floor coverings, or tissue

products. Prop. 211 at 14.

Section 211.2615: General Work Surface

The Board adopts a definition of "General Work Surface" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 12-13; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'General Work Surface' means, for purposes of35111. Adm. Code 218.187 and

219.187, an area of a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

where solvent cleaning is performed on work surfaces, but for which cleaning

specifications are not required to be maintained in accordance with criteria and

procedures established to meet requirements ofthe United States Food and Drug

Administration and/or other applicable regulatory agencies with authority over

manufacturing operations for medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals. General

work surfaces shall not include items defined under 'Janitorial Cleaning.' Prop.

211 at 14-15.

Section 211.2830: Heatset

Section 2 J 1.2830 ofthe Board's air pollution regulations now provides that '''Heatset'

means a class of lithography which requires a heated dryer to solidify the printing inks." 35 m.

Adm. Code 211.2830. Amendments to Subpart H of Parts 218 and 219 necessitate revision of

this language. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 57-129, Prop. 219 at 55-130. The Board amends the

definition "to include letterpress printing lines." SR at 13. The revised definition provides in its

entirety that '''Heatset' means a class of lithography or letterpress which requires a heated dryer

to solidify the printing inks." Prop. 211 at 15.

Section 211.2855: Heatset Web Letterpress ]'rinting Line

The Board adopts a definition of"Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Line" necessitated by

amendments to Subpart H of Parts 218 and 2 J9. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 57-129, Prop. 219 at

55-130. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that '" Heatset Web Letterpress Printing

Line' means a letterpress printing line in which a continuous roll ofsubstrate is fed through the

printing press and an oven is lIsed to solidify the printing inks." Prop. 211 at IS.

Section 211.2965: High Precision Optie

The Board adopts a definition of "High Precision Optic" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.1 87 and 219.187. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted
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definition provides in its entirety that '''High Precision Optic' means, for purposes of35 III.

Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an optical clement used in an electro-optical device that is

designed to sense, detect, or transmit light energy, including specific wavelengths of light energy

and changes in light energy levels." Prop. 211 at 15.

Section 211.3215: Janitorial Cleaning

The Board adopts a definition of "Janitorial Cleaning" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that '''Janitorial Cleaning' means, for purposes of35 III. Adm.

Code 218.187 and 219.187, the cleaning of building or facility components, including, but not

limited to, floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, stairs, bathrooms, furnishings, and exterior

surfaces of office equipment, and excludes the cleaning of work areas where manufacturing or

repair activity is performed." Prop. 211 at IS.

Section 211.3305: Letterpress Printing Line

The Board adopts a definition of "Letlerpress Printing Line," necessitated by

amendments to Subpart H ofParts 218 and 219. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 57-J29, Prop. 219 at

55-130. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that '''Letterpress Printing Line' means a

web or sheetfed printing line that does not constitute a flexographic printing line, in which the

image area is raised relative to the non-image area and the ink is transferred to the substrate

directly from the image surface." Prop. 211 at 16.

Section 211.3555: Maintenance Cleaning

The Board adopts a definition of "Maintenance Cleaning" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 2 J8.187 and 219.187. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that

'Maintenance Cleaning' means, for purposes of 35 111. Adm. Code 218. J87 and

219.187, a solvent cleaning operation or activity carried out to ensure that general

work areas where manufacturing or repair activity is performed remains clean,

and to clean tools, machinery, molds, forms, jigs, and equipment. This definition

does not include the cleaning of coatings, adhesives, or ink application

equipment.' Prop. 21 J at J6.

Section 211.3705: Medical Device

The Board adopts a definition of "Medical Device" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218. ]87 and 219.187. SR at 13; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that

'Medical Device' means, for purposes of35 III. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187,

an instrument, apparatus, implement. machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro
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reagent or other similar article, including any component or accessory, that meets

one or more ofthe following conditions

(a) it is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,

or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease;

(b) it is intended to affect the structure or any function ofthe body; or

(c) it is defined in the National Formulary or the United States

Pharmacopeia, or any supplement to them. Prop. 211 at 16.

Section 211.3707: Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The Board adopts a definition of"Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing"

neccssitated by amendments to Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 4-17,

Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing' means, for purposes of35

III. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, the collection of equipment and activities to

prepare, utilize, maintain, and repair work areas, in order to accomplish one or

more steps in preparing a medical device or pharmaceutical for its intended use.

Manufacturing is typically, but not always, conducted in accordance with criteria

and procedurcs established to meet requirements ofthe United States Food and

Drug Administration and/or other applicable regulatory agencies with authority

over manufacturing operations for global sales of medical devices and/or

pharmaceuticals. Work arcas and equipment shall include all machinery, tools,

equipment, rooms, tables, countertops, and facilities for maintaining employee

health and safety that are subject to such critcria and procedures. Prop. 211 at 16-

17.

Section 211.4065: Non-Heatset

Section 211.4065 ofthe Board's air pollution regulations now provides that "'Nonheatset' means a class of lithography which does not require a heated dryer to solidifY the

printing inks. Ultraviolet-cured and electron beam-cured inks are considered non-heatset." 35

III. Adm. Code 211.4065. Amendments to Subpart H of Parts 218 and 219 necessitate revision

ofthis language. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 57-129, Prop. 219 at 55-130. Specifically, the Board

revises this definition "to include letterpress printing lines." SR at 14. The revised definition

provides in its entirety that '''Non-heatset' means a class of lithography or letterpress which does

not require a heated dryer to solidify the printing inks. Ultraviolet-cured and electron beamcured inks are considered non-heatset." Prop. 211 at 17.
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Section 211.5335: Radhition Effect Coating

The Board adopts a definition of "Radiation Effect Coating" necessitated by amendments

to Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'Radiation Effect Coating' means, for purposes of35 III. Adm. Code 218.187 and

219.187, a coating or coating system engineered to interact, through absorption or

reflection, with specific regions of the electromagnetic energy spectrum, such as

the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, or microwave regions. Uses include, but are not

limited to, lightning strike prevention, electromagnetic pulse protection, and radar

avoidance. Coatings that have been designated 'classified' by the Department of

Defense are not included in this definition. Prop. 211 at 17.

Section 211.5535: Repair Cleaning

The Board adopts a definition of "Repair Cleaning" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that "'Repair Cleaning' means, for purposes of35 III. Adm.

Code 218.187 and 219.187, a solvent cleaning operation or activity carried out during a repair

process." Prop. 211 at 17.

Section 211.5585: Research and Development Operation

The Board adopts a definition of "Research and Development Operation" necessitated by

amendments to Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-

17. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that

'Research and Development Operation' means, for purposes of 35 III. Adm. Code

218.187 and 219.187, an operation whose purpose is for research and

development of new processes and products, that is conducted under the close

supervision oftechnically trained personnel, and is not involved in the

manufacture offinal or intermediate products for commercial purposes, except in

a de minimus manner. Prop. 21 1 at 17.

Section 211.5860: Scientific Instrument

The Board adopts a definition of "Scientific Instrument" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 21 8.187and 219.187. SR at 14; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that '''Scientific Instrument' means, for purposes of35 111.

Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an instrument, including the components, assemblies, and

subassemblies used in their manufacture, and associated accessories and reagents that is used for

the detection, measurement, analysis, separation, synthesis, or sequencing of various

compounds." Prop. 211 at 18.
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Section 211.5875: Screen Printing

The Board adopts a defin ition of "Screen Printing" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.187 and 219. J87. SR at J4; see Prop. 2 J8 at 4-] 7, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that'" Screen Printing' means, for purposes of 35 III. Adm.

Code 2]8.187 and 219.]87, a process in which the printing ink passes through a taut screen or

fabric to which a refined form ofstencil has been applied. The stencil openings determine the

form and dimensions ofthe imprinl." Prop. 2] 1 at 18.

Section 211.5885: Screen Reclamation

The Board adopts a definition of "Screen Reclamation" necessitated by amendments to

Scctions 218.187 and 2] 9.187. SR at ]4-15; see Prop. 2] 8 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The

adopted definition provides in its entirety that "'Screen Reclamation' means, for purposes of 35

III. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a solvent cleaning activity carried out in a screen printing

operation where the screen is completely cleaned and the stencil removed for recycling or reuse

ofthe screen for other production runs." Prop. 2 J1 at 18.

Section 211.6405: Sterilization Indicating Ink

The Board adopts a definition of "Sterilization Indicating Ink" necessitated by

amendments to Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 15; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-

17. The adopted definition provides in its entirety that '''Sterilization Indicating lnk' means, for

purposes of35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an ink that changes color to indicate that

sterilization has occurred. Such ink is used to monitor the sterilization ofmedical instruments,

autoclave efficiency, and the thermal processing offoods for prevention ofspoilage." Prop. 2 J1

at 18.

Section 211.6425: Stripping

The Board adopts a definition of"Stripping" necessitated by amendments to Sections

218.187 and 219.187. SR at ] 5; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted definition

provides in its entirety that "'Stripping' means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 2 J8.187 and

219.187, the removal of cured coatings, cured inks, or cured adhesives." Prop. 211 at 18.

Section 211.6535: Surface Preparation

Thc Board adopts a definition of "Surface Preparation" necessitated by amendments to

Sections 218.187 and 219.187. SR at 15; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. The adopted

definition provides in its entirety that '''Surface Preparation' means, for purposes of35 III. Adm.

Code 218.187 and 219.187, the removal of contaminants such as dust, soil, oil, and grease prior

to coating, adhesive, or ink appl ications." Prop. 211 at 18-19.
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Section 211.7290: Wood Preparation

Section 211.7290 ofthe Board's air pollution regulations now provides that "'Wood

furniture' means room furnishings including cabinets (kitchen, bath and vanity), tables, chairs,

beds, sofas, shutters, art objects, wood paneling, wood flooring and any other coated furnishings

made of wood, wood composition or fabricated wood materials." 35111. Adm. Code 211.7920.

Amendments to Subpart F of Parts 218 and 219 necessitate revision ofthis language. SR at 15;

see Prop. 218 at 17-57, Prop. 219 at 17-55. The Board revises the definition by excluding flat

wood paneling from it. SR at 15. The revised definition provides in its entirety that "'Wood

furniture' means room furnishings including cabinets (kitchen, bath, and vanity), tables, chairs,

beds, sofas, shutters, art objects, wood paneling other that flat wood paneling, wood flooring, and

any other coated furnishings made of wood, wood composition, or fabricated wood materials."

Prop. 211 at 19.

Part 218IPart 219

Subpart A: General Provisions

Existing Sections 218.106 and 219.106 establish general compliance dates for sources

subject to Parts 218 and 219. See 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.1 06, 2 I9.1 06. The Agency proposed

"adding a new subsection (e) to Section 218.106 and a new subsection (c) to Scction 2 I 9.J06...

." SR at 15; see Prop. 218 at 4, Prop. 219 at 3. The original proposal established "May 1, 2010,

as the compliance date for sources subject to the flat wood paneling emission limits." SR at 15.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August 1,2010.

Subpart E: Solvent Cleaning

Introduction. Existing Subpart E of both Parts 218 and 219 addresses YOM emissions

from solvent cleaning operations. See 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.181-186, 219.181-186. The

Agency stated that industrial cleaning solvents include a number of products "used to clean dirt,

soil, oil, and grease as well as remove adhesives, paints, and inks." TSD at 5 (§2.4); see

Bloomberg Test. at 6. The Agency further stated that "YOM emissions occur during the

cleaning process while wiping, flushing, brushing, and from the storage and disposal of used

solvents and rags" TSD at 6.

The Agency noted that USEPA has conducted studies ofYOM emissions focusing on six

industries: "automotive, electrical equipment, magnetic tape, furniture, packaging, and

photographic supplies." TSD at 6. The Agency claimed that these studies revealed nine major

categories in which cleaning processes result in YOM emissions: "spray gun cleaning, spray

booth cleaning, large manufactured components cleaning, parts cleaning, equipment cleaning,

line cleaning, floor cleaning, tank cleaning, and small manufactured components cleaning." !d.

The Agency argued that the first four account for a majority of YOM emissions from these

categories and that spray gun cleaning alone accounts for 50 percent. ld. The Agency stated that

the CTG nonetheless "recommends coverage of a wide range of cleaning activities" and that its

proposal reflected that recommendation. ld. The Agency emphasized, however, that the
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proposal does not cover "[g]eneral cleaning of offices, bathrooms, and other janitorial type

services." Id.

Current Regulations. The Agency stated that "Illinois has current regulations for cold

cleaning degreasing, open top vapor degreasing, and conveyorized degreasing operations as well

as some limitations and work practices on cleaning solvent uses in existing rules, e.g.,

regulations regarding autobody refinishing, wood furniture coating, and lithographic printing."

TSD at 17 (§5.4).

Summary ofProJ}osed Amendments to Subpart E. The Agency stated that its

proposal follows the CTG by establishing an "applicability threshold of IS pounds per day of

YOM emissions and in most ofthe required YOM limits." Bloomberg Test. at 6; see TSD at 17.

The Agency further stated that affected sources must follow work practice standards regarding

solvent use and either comply with a limit on the YOM content of cleaning solution, "use a low

vapor pressure cleaning solution, or utilize an emissions control system that provides 85 pcrcent

overall control ofVOM emissions from cleaning activities." TSD at 17; see SR at 7, Bloomberg

Test at 6-7, TLI at 11-14 (addressing YOM content limit); see generally Prop. 218 at 5-17, Prop.

2]9at3-17.

The Board below summarizes amendments to Subpart E on a section-by-section basis.

Section 218/219.181: Solvent Cleaning in General. The Board first amends the titles

ofthese two sections to "Solvent Cleaning Degreasing Operations." SR at 15-16; see Prop. 218

at 4, Prop. 219 at 3-4. The Board further amends these two sections "to specify that Sections

218/219.182 through 218/219.184 and Section 218/2] 9.186 are applicable to cold cleaning, open

top vapor, and conveyorized degreasing operations." SR at 16.

Section 218/219.187: Other Industrial Solvent Cleaning Operations. The Board adds

a new Section 218/219.187. SR at 16; see Prop. 218 at 4-17, Prop. 219 at 4-17. Below, the

Board scparately summarizes the subsections comprising it.

Subsection (al. Subsection (a)(I) estahlishes the section's applicability by providing

that, on and after April I, 201 I, "the requirements in Section 218/219.187 apply to all cleaning

operations which use organic materials at sources that emit 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day) or more of

YOM from cleaning operations at the source." SR at 16; see Prop. 218 at 4, Prop. 219 at 4. In

addition, the subsection defines "cleaning operations" for the purposes ofthis Section as

the process of cleaning products, product components, tools, equipment, or

general work areas during production, repair, maintenance, or servicing, including

but not limited to spray gun cleaning, spray booth cleaning, large and small

manufactured components cleaning, parts cleaning, equipment cleaning, line

cleaning, floor cleaning, and tanks cleaning, at sources with emission units. Prop.

218 at 4, Prop. 219 at 4.

Subsection (a)(2) "exempts numerous types of cleaning operations from some or all of

the limitations in Section 218/2 I9.187." SR at 16; see Prop. 218 at 4-7, Prop. 2 J9 at 4-6; see
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also TSD at 11-12 (Exclusions). The Agency's first motion to amend stated that USEPA has

notified the Agency that it "may exempt digital printing from the control requirements set forth

in Section 218/219.187 ofits proposaL" Mot. Amend I at 1-2 (~2). The Board granted the

motion and includes digital printing in the list of exclusions in Section 218/219.1 87(a)(2)(C).

Subsection (bl. Subsection (b) provides that no owner or operator of a source subject to

this section shall perform subject cleaning operations unless the source complies with one of

three requirements. SR at 16. First, the source may comply with the applicable YOM content

limit. Id; see Prop. 218 at 7-8 (proposed Section 218.187(b)(1 »), Prop. 219 at 7-8 (proposed

Section 219.187(b)(1). In its second motion to amend, the Agency responded "to a recent

request for clarification from an industry representative...." Mot. Amend 2 at 1-2 ('13).

Specifically, the Agency proposed to amend this subsection to provide that the YOM content

limitations "apply to as-used cleaning solution, excluding water and other compounds exempted

from the definition of YOM." Id. at 1-2. The Agency stated that "[t]his proposed amendment is

consistent with the Illinois EPA's original intent and with existing YOM regulations." Id. at 2.

The Board granted the motion and has included this language in subsection (b).

Second, the source may comply by using "cleaning materials with a composite vapor

pressure of no more than 8.00 mmHg measured at 20 degrees Celsius." SR at ]6; see Prop. 218

at 8 (proposed Section 218.1 87(b)(2», Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.1 87(b)(2». Third,

the source can comply by installing and operating an afterburner or carbon adsorber "that

reduces YOM emissions from the subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent overall." SR

at 16; see Prop. 218 at 8 (proposed Section 218.187(b)(3», Prop. 2 J9 at 8 (proposed Section

219.187(b)(3). The Board also provides that

[t]he owner or operator may use an emissions control system other than an

afterburner or carbon adsorber ifsuch device reduces YOM emissions from the

subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent overall, the owner or operator

submits a plim to the Agency detailing appropriate monitoring dcvices, test

methods, recordkeeping requirements, and operating parameters for such control

device, and such plan is approved by the Agency and USEPA within federally

enforceable permit conditions. Prop. 218 at 8 (proposed Section 218.187(b)(3»,

Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(b)(3).

Subsection (el. Adopted subsection (c) provides that the owner or operator of a subject

source "shall demonstrate compliance with this Section by using the applicable test methods and

procedures in Section 218/219.187(g) and by complying with all applicable recordkeeping and

reporting requirements in Section 219.1 87(e)." SR at 16; see Prop. 218 at 8 (proposed Section

218.187(c), Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.1 87(c); see also infra at 31 (summarizing

subsection g); infra at 29-31 (summarizing subsection (e).

Subsection (d!.. The Board provides that the owner or operator of a subject source must

comply with various operating requirements for each subject cleaning operation. SR at 17. First,

the Board requires that they "[c]over open containers and properly cover and store applicators

used to apply cleaning solvents" Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed Section 218.187(d)(1 »; Prop. 219 at

8 (proposed Section 21 9.187(d)(1); see SR at 17. Second, the Board requires that they
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"[m]inimize air circulation around the cleaning opcration." Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed Section

218.187(d)(2)); Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(d)(2); see SR at 17. Third, the Board

requires that an owner or operator "[d]ispose of all used cleaning solutions, cleaning towels, and

applicators used to apply cleaning solvents in closed containers" Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed

Section 218.187(d)(3»; Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(d)(3); see SR at 17. Finally,

the Board also requires that they "[u]tilize equipment practices that minimize emissions." Prop.

218 at 9 (proposed Section 218.187(d)(4»; Prop. 219 at 8 (proposed Section 219.187(d)(4); see

SR at 17.

Subsection (ei. The Board establishes various recordkeeping and reporting requirements

for the owner or operator of various sources. In subsection (e)(l), the Board requires that,

by August 1,2010, sources exempt from the limitations of Section 218/219.187

because ofthe criteria in Section 218/219. I87(a)( I) shall submit a certification to

the Illinois EPA that includes a declaration that the source is exempt, as well as

calculations which demonstrate that combined emissions ofYOM from cleaning

operations at the source never equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day). SR at 17;

see Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed Section 218.197(e)(l », Prop. 219 at 9 (proposed

Section 219.1 87(e)(1 ).

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August 1,2010.

The Board also requires that "[s]uch sources shall notifY the Illinois EPA of any records

that show that the combined emissions ofYOM from cleaning operations at the source ever

equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day)." SR at 17; see Prop. 218 at 9 (proposed Section

218. I 97(e)(l)), Prop. 219 at 9 (proposed Section 2I9. I87(e)(l). Originally, the Agency sought

to require that "[s]uch notification shall include calculations showing the daily emissions of

YOM from cleaning operations at the source for the day(s) in which emissions equaled or

exceeded 6.8 kg/day Cl5 Ibs/day)." Prop. 218 at 9, Prop. 219 at 9. In its first motion to amend,

the Agency responded to comment from industry representatives by proposing to remove this

requirement that a source provide calculations showing an exceedance. Mot. Amend I at 2 (~3).

The Board granted the motion, and subsection (e)(l) reflects this amendment.

In subsection (e)(2), the Board requires subjcct sources to submit a certification "[b]y

April 1, 201 I, or upon initial start-up ofthc source, whichever is later...." Prop. 218 at 10

(proposed Section 21 8.1 87(e)(2)(A», Prop. 219 at 9-10 (proposed Scction 219.1 87(e)(2)(A)); but

see SR at 17 (indicating deadline ofMay 1,2010). Thc original proposal required that the

certification include

I) a declaration that all subject cleaning operations are in compliance with the

requirements ofthis Section; 2) identification of each subject cleaning operation

and each YOM-containing cleaning solution used in such operation; 3) the

limitation with which each subject cleaning operation will comply, and if

complying with the emissions control system requirement, what type of emissions

control system will be used; 4) initial documentation that each subject cleaning
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operation wiJl comply with the applicable limitation; 5) identification ofthe

method that will be used to demonstrate continuing compliance with the

applicable limitations; 6) a description ofthe practices and procedures that the

source will follow to ensure compliance with the limitations of Section

218/219.187(d); and 7) a description of each cleaning operation exempt pursuant

to Section 218/219, I87(a)(2), if any, and a listing ofthe emission unites) on which

the exempt cleaning operation is performed, SR at 17-18; see Prop. 218 at 9-10

(proposed Section 218, 187(e)(2)), Prop. 219 at 9-10 (proposed Section

219.1 87(e)(2))

In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to comment from industry representatives by

proposing to delete "the requirement that a subject source certify the limitation with which each

subjcct c1caning operation will comply." Mot. Amend I at 2-3 (~4); see Prop. 218 at 10

(proposed Section 2 I 8.187(e)(2)(A)(iii), Prop. 219 all 0 (proposed Section 219. I 87(e)(2)(A)(iii);

see also Tr.1 at 18-19. The Board granted the motion, and subsection (e)(2)(A)(3) reflects the

amendment.

In subsection (e)(2)(B), the Board provides that subject sources, "[a)t least 30 days before

changing the method of compliance between subsection (b)(I), (b)(2), and (b)(3) ofthis Section,

notify the Agency in writing ofsuch change." Prop. 218 at 10 (proposcd Section

21 8.1 87(e)(2)(B), Prop. 219 at 10 (proposed Section 219. I 87(e)(2)(B), In its first motion to

amend, the Agency responded to comment from industry representatives by proposing to delete

"the requirement that a source notify the Illinois EPA at least 30 days in advance of changing its

method of compliance between the YOM content limitation and vapor pressure limitation." Mot,

Amend I at 2-3 (~4). The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects this amendment.

In subsection (e)(3), the Board establishes recordkeeping provisions for sources

complying with the YOM content limitations under subsection (b)(I). SR at 18; see Prop. 218 at

IJ-I2 (proposed Section 2 J8.187(e)(3)), Prop. 219 at 10-12 (proposed Section 219.187(e)(3)).

In subsection (e)(4), the Board establishes recordkeeping "provisions for sources complying with

the YOM composite partial vapor pressure limitations in subsection (b)(2)...." SR at 18; see

Prop. 218 at 12 (proposed Section 218.1 87(e)(4)), Prop. 219 at 12 (proposed Section

219.187(e)(4)). In subsection (e)(5), the Board establishes recordkeeping "provisions for sources

complying with the emissions control system requirements in subsection (b)(3).. , ," SR at 18;

see Prop. 218 at 12-14 (proposed Section 218.1 87(e)(5)), Prop. 219 at 12-14 (proposed Section

219.187(e)(5)).

In subsection (e)(6), the Board provides that

[a)1I sources subject to the requirements ofsubsection (b) [Material and Control

Requirements) and (d) [Operating Requirements) ofthis Section shall notify the

Agency of any violation ofsubsections (b) or (d) by providing a description of the

violation and copies ofrecords documenting such violation to the Agency within

30 days following the occurrence ofthe violation, Prop. 218 at 14 (proposed

Section 218.1 87(e)(6)), Prop. 219 at J4 (proposed Section 219, 187(e)(6)); see SR

at 18.
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In subsection (e)(7), the Board provides that "[a]1I records required by this subsection (e)

shall be retained by the source for at least three years and shall be made available to the Agency

upon request." Prop. 218 at 14 (proposed Section 218.187(e)(7)), Prop. 219 at 14 (proposed

Section 219.1 87(e)(7)); see SR at 18.

Sub.,eelioll (0. In subsection (I), the Board establishes monitoring requirements

applicable to sources demonstrating compliance with emissions control systems. SR at 18.

Subsection (1)(1) establishes requirements applicable to sources employing an afterburner or

carbon adsorber to demonstrate compliance. Prop. 218 at 14 (proposed Section 218.187(1)(1 )),

Prop. 219 at 14 (proposed Section 219.187(1)( I)). Subsection (1)(2) addresses emissions control

systems other an afterburner or carbon adsorber. Prop. 218 at 15 (proposed Section

217.187(1)(2)), Prop. 219 at 14 (proposed Section 219.187(1)(2)).

Subseelion (gl. In subsection (g), the Board establishes "requirements regarding testing

to demonstrate compliance with Section 218/2 J9.187." SR at 19; see Prop. 218 at 15-17

(proposed Section 2 I8. I87(g)), Prop. 219 at 15-17 (proposed Section 219.187(g)). In its first

motion to amend, the Agency proposed to amend this subsection "by clarifying when testing

pursuant to such Section shall be performed." Mot. Amend I at 3-4 (~5). The Board granted the

motion, and subsections (g)(I) andli(g)(2) rellect the amendment.

Subpart F: Coating Operations

Existing Subparts F addresses YOM emissions from various coating operations. See 35

Ill. Adm. Code 218.204-217,219.204-217. For these two subparts, the Board adopts a number

of amendments, which largely address emissions from flat wood paneling coating operations.

See Prop. 218 at 17-57, Prop. 219 at 17-55.

Introduction. The Agency cited the CTG to statc that "[f]lat wood paneling products are

used in construction and can be classified as three main product types: decorative interior

panels, exterior siding, and tileboard." TSD at 6 (§2.5), citing Control Techniques Guidelincs

for Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir

Quality Planning and Standard, September 2006. The Agency stated that "[d]ecorative interior

panels are often embossed and usually grooved, having more decorative coating requirements

than many other products." TSD at 6. For these panels, the Agency indicated that "[s]ubstrates

include hardwood, plywood, medium density fiberboard, and particle board." Id.

With regard to exterior siding, the Agency stated that it "may be coated at the production

facility or on-site." TSD at6. The Agency indicated that on-site coating "is not subject to this

proposed regulation." Id. The Agency further stated that, in addition to siding, "[e]xterior trim

is also generally manufactured at the same production facility and coated with the same

coatings." In the classification, the Agency listed substrates including solid wood, hardboard,

and waferboard. Id. With regard to tileboard, the Agency indieated that it "is used on highmoisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, and is considered a premium interior wall

paneling." TSD at 6. The Ageney stated that "[t]ileboard meets the specifications for Class I

hardboard according to the Ameriean National Standards Institute." Id.
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The Agency stated that producers coat flat wood paneling in order "to provide protection

from the environment, modify the surface, and present a desired appearance." TSD at 6. The

Agency cited the CTG to state that

a typical flat wood coating facility applies stains and varnishes to natural plywood

panels used for wall coverings. Other plants print wood grain patterns on particle

board panels that were first undercoated with an opaque coating to mask the

original surface. Coatings applied to flat wood surfaces include fillers, sealers,

'groove' coats, primers, stains, basecoats, inks and topcoats. TSD at 6, citing

Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standard,

September 2006.

Addressing methods and techniques, the Agency cited the CTG to state that coating line

processes typically begin "with mechanical alterations ofthe substrate (filing of holes, cutting of

grooves, sanding, etc.)...." TSD at 7, citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat Wood

Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality

Planning and Standard, September 2006. Following this step,

[m)ost coatings are applied by direct roll coating. Filler is usually applied by

reverse roll coating. The offset rotogravure process is used where the coating and

printing operation requires precision printing techniques. Other coating methods

include spray techniques, brush coating and curtain coating. A typical flat wood

paneling coating line includes a succession of coating operations. Each individual

operation consists ofthe application of one or more coatings followed by a heated

oven to cure the coatings. TSD at 6-7, citing Control Techniques Guidelines for

Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, United States Environmental Protection Agency,

Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standard, September 2006.

The Agency stated that, during these operations, "VOM emissions occur primarily during the

coating process as the coatings dry and cure, but also as coatings are applied, and during mixture

before application." TSD at 7.

Current Regulations. The Agency stated that "[t)here are currently no specific Illinois

regulations covering flat wood paneling coating operations." TSD at 17 (§5.5), Bloomberg Test.

at 7. The Agency argued that these operations would be addressed by regulations applicable to

"Other Emission Units" (35 III. Adm. Code 2] 8.980-988,219.980-988) and possibly by

regulations applicable to wood furniture coating (see 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.204(1), 219.204(1)),

"depending on whether the operations fell into the definition related to that process" TSD at 17;

see Bloomberg Test. at 7.

Summary of Proposed Amendments to Subpart F. The Agency stated that its

proposed amendments to Subpart F "will add coating YOM requirements and work practice

requirements for both coatings and associated cleaning operations." TSD at 17; see Prop. 218 at

17-57, Prop. 219 at ]7-55, SR at 7-8. Although the Agency noted the option of employing add-
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on emission controls, it added that "the flat wood paneling coating category will require an

overall control of 90 percent rather than the 81 percent overall control required for existing

coating categories." TSD at 18. The Agency claimed that "[t]he work practice requirements

include several that are already required for wood furniture coaters, which have been

accomplished without any problems known to the Agency." [d.; see Bloomberg Test. at 7. The

Agency characterized as "common sense" such requirements as "minimizing spills of YOMcontaining materials, minimizing YOM emissions during cleaning, and closing mixing vessels

.except when they are in use." !d.

The Board below summarizes on a section-by-section basis each ofthe adopted

amendments to Subpart F.

Section 218/219.204: Emission Limitations. Existing Section 218/219.204 establishes

emission limitations based upon YOM content for various categories of coating lines. 35111.

Adm. Code 218.204, 219.204. The Board below separately summarizes amendments to these

provisions. See Prop. 218 at 17-27, Prop. 219 at 17-26.

Subsection (e). Existing subsection (c), which provides emission limitations applicable

to paper coating lines, includes a note stating in pertinent part that "[t]he paper coating limitation

shall not apply to any owner or operator of any paper coating line on which flexographic or

rotogravure printing is performed ifthe paper coating line complies with the emissions limitation

in Section 218.40 I ofthis Part." 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.204(c), 219.204(c). The Board amends

this subsection by providing that the limitation also "shall not apply to any owner or operator of

a paper coating line on which lithographic or letterpress printing is performed ifthe paper

coating line complies with the applicable emissions limitations in Subpart H ofthis Part." SR at

19; see 35 III. Adm. Code 218.401-411,219.401-411 (Subparts H), Prop. 218 at 19, Prop. 219 at

19.

Subsection (P)i(o). The Board adds a new subsection (p) to Section 218.204 and a new

subsection (0) to Section 2] 9.204, both of "which restrict the YOM content of flat wood

paneling coatings to 0.25 kg YOM/I coatings or 0.35 kg YOMII solids or less. SR at 19; see

Prop. 218 at 27, Prop. 219 at 26.

Section 218/219.205: Dailv-Weighted Average Limitations. Existing Section

2] 8/219.205 contains provisions for daily-weighted average limitations on YOM content. 35 lII.

Adm. Code 218. IOS, 219.105. The Board amends subsection (a) "to include flat wood paneling

coating lines in the daily-weighted averaging alternative." SR at 19; see Prop. 218 at 28, Prop.

219 at 26-27.

Section 218/219.207: Alternative Emission Limitations. Existing Section 218/219.207

contains provisions for alternative emission limitations. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.107, 219.107.

The Board below separately summarizes amendments to these provisions. See Prop. 218 at 33-

37, Prop. 2]9 at 3]-36.
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Subsection (al. The Board amends this subsection to include flat wood paneling coating

lines as a source category eligible for the alternative emission limitations option. SR at 19; see

Prop. 218 at 33, Prop. 219 at 31-32.

Subsection (II). The Board amends Section 218.207(h)(I) in order to correct the

formatting of an equation pertaining to emissions from can coating lines. SR at 20; see Prop.

218 at 36.

Subsection (I). (k). The Board adds a subsection (I) to Section 218.207 and a subsection

(k) to Section 219.207 in order to include flat wood paneling coating lines in the alternative

emissions limitations option. SR at 19; see Prop. 218 at 37, Prop. 219 at 35-36. These amended

subsections "provide that a flat wood paneling coating line may utilize a capture system and

control device if such system provides at least 90 percent reduction in the overall emissions of

YOM from the coating line or the owner or operator ofthe flat wood paneling coating line

complies with all requirements set forth in subsection (b)(2) ofthis Section." SR at 19; see Prop.

218 at 37, Prop. 219 at 35-36.

Section 218/219.210: Compliance Schedule. Section 218/219.210 establishes

compliance schedules applicable to various coating lines. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.210, 219.210.

The Board amends these sections by adding a subsection (g) providing that, on and after a date

consistent with Section 218/219.206, sources subject to the flat wood paneling coating emission

limitations shall comply with the applicable provisions in Subpart F." SR at 20; see Prop. 218 at

39, Prop. 219 at 37.

Section 218.211/219.211: Recordkceping and Reporting. Existing Section

218/219.211 contains various recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 35111. Adm. Code

2] 8.1 ] 1, 219.11 I. The Board below separately summarizes amendments to these provisions.

See Prop. 218 at 39-50, Prop. 219 at37-48.

Subsections (cl, (d). The Board amends these subsections "to provide that, for flat wood

paneling coating lines, YOM content information shall be maintained and/or reported in terms of

weight of YOM per volume ofcoatings or solids, as applicable, as applied each day on each

coating line" SR at 20; see Prop. 218 at 42-46, Prop. 219 at 40-44. The Board also corrects a

spelling error in Section 218.21 I(c)(3)(A). SR at 20; see Prop. 218 at 43.

Subsection (el. The Board amends this subsection "to provide that flat wood paneling

coating lines complying pursuant to Section 218/219.207 [Alternative Emissions Limitations]

shall comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements set forth in subsection (e)." SR

at 20; see Prop. 218 at 46-47, Prop. 219 at 44-45.

Subsection (g). The Board adds a new subsection (g) establishing "recordkeeping and

reporting requirements for flat wood paneling coating lines subject to the work practice

requirements set forth in Section 2] 8/219.217." SR at 20; see Prop. 218 at 49-50, Prop. 219 at

48.
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Section 218.2121219.212: Cross-Line Averaging to Establish Compliance for

Coating Lines. Existing Section 218/219.212 contains provisions for averaging across specified

coating lines in order to establish compliance. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.212,219.212. The Board

amends subsection (a) "to provide that the cross-line averaging alternative is not available to flat

wood panel ing coating lines." SR at 21; see Prop. 218 at 50-54, Prop. 219 at 48-53.

Section 218.217/219.217: Wood Furniture Coating Work Practice Standards.

Existing Section 218/219.217 establishes various work practice standards for wood furniture

coating operations. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.217, 219.217. The Board first changes the title ofthis

Section to "Wood Furniture Coating and Flat Wood Paneling Coating Work Practice Standards."

SR at 2 I; see Prop. 218 at 54, Prop. 219 at 53. The Board below separately summarizes

proposed amendments to the provisions ofthese sections. See Prop. 2] 8 at 54-57, Prop. 2] 9 at

53-55

Subsectiof/ (c). In this re-designated subscction, the Board adopts an amendment

providing that "the flat wood pancling coating lines are subject to the existing cleaning and work

practice requirements in this Section" SR at 21; see Prop. 218 at 55-56, Prop. 2] 9 at 54.

Subsectiof/ (d). Thc Board adopts a new subsection "adding additional cleaning and

storagc requirements for flat wood paneling coating lines...." SR at 2]; see Prop. 2] 8 at 56,

Prop. 219 at 54-55. Specifically, the Board requires "that such coating lines minimize spills of

YOM containing coatings, thinners, and cleaners, minimize emissions of YOM during cleaning

activities, and keep mixing vessels which contain YOM coatings and other materials closed

except whcn specifically in use." SR at 21; see Prop. 218 at 56, Prop. 219 at 54.

Subpart H: Printing and Publishing

Existing Subpart H of Parts 218 and 219 addresses YOM emissions from various printing

and publishing sources. See 35 Ill. Adm. Codc 218.401-411, 219.401-411. In this subpart, the

Board adopts a number ofamendments and adds new subsections addressing letterpress printing

lines. See Prop. 218 at 57-]29, Prop. 2]9 at 55-130. The Board separately addresses these

amendments and additions in the following subsections ofthis opinion.

Flexographie and Rotogravure Printing.

If/troductiOf/. The Agency stated that "[f]lexible packaging means any package or part of

a packagc, thc shape of which can be readily changed." TSD at 4. The Agency further stated

that this 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." ld. The Agency also indicated that "[s]hrink-wrap labels or wrappers (but not

self-adhesive labels) printed on or in-line with a flexible packaging printing press are also

considered to be flexible packaging." ld. The Agency stated, however, that the following items

are not flexible packaging: "cartons, gift wraps, hot stamp foils, wall coverings, vinyl products,

decorative laminates, floor coverings, or tissue products." !d. at 5.
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The Agency characterized rotogravure printing as using "an image etched or engraved

into a plate or cylinder." TSD at 5. The Agency stated that "[i]nks, coatings, and adhesives may

be applied to a substrate through the rotogravure process." ld. The Agency described

flexographic printing as the use of "an image raised above the level ofthe printing plate, with the

image carrier made ofrubber or other flexible materiaL" Id. The Agency distinguished the two

in part by stating that "[f]lexographic printing is better suited to short production runs, in contrast

to rotogravure printing, which is more useful for long runs." ld. The Agency claimed that

"YOM emissions for both types of printing originate from the drying of inks as well as solvents

used to clean presses and other components." ld.

The Agency cited the CTG to state that "the use of waterbased inks is increasing." TSD

at 5, citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Packaging Printing, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006. However, the Agency also noted that "[m]any facilities use hundreds of different inks to

print various custom colors required by their packaging customers. Low [YOM] inks, coatings,

and adhesives may not be available to meet all ofthe performance requirements." TSD at 5,

citing Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Packaging Printing, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006.

The Agency thus stated that "most YOM control for flexible package printing is achieved

through the use of add-on control devices." TSD at 5. The Agency indicated that most ofthe

YOM emitted through these processes "is captured through evaporation in a dryer, along with

hoods and other collection devices for solvent that evaporates elsewhere in the printing process."

ld. The Agency claimed that "[0]lder presses frequently do not aUow for the same level of

capture as newer instaUations do."·· Id. However, the Agency cited the CTG to claim that

"'[t]here have been significant improvements in capture efficiency offlexographic presses and

rotogravure presses' since USEPA's most recent review ofthose operations." ld., citing Control

Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Packaging Printing, United States Environmental Protection

Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006. The Agency further

cited the CTG to state that, "[s]ince 1990, many vendors have guaranteed capture efficiency of

85 to 90 percent without use ofapermanent total enclosure." TSD at 5, citing Control

Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Packaging Printing, United States Environmental Protection

Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006. The Agency argued

that control devices can now attain control efficiencies of at least 95 percen!." TSD at 5, citing

Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexiblc Packaging Printing, United States Environmental

Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006.

Current Regulations. The Agency stated that llIinois regulations currently "cover aU

flexographic, packaging rotogravure, and publication rotogravure printing." TSD at 4, 17 (§§2.3,

5.3). The Agency further stated that these different printing operations have identical YOM

content limits on ink but differ in their add-on control requirements: "flexographic printers are

required to get 60 percent overall YOM reduction, packaging rotogravure are required to get 65

percent overall reductions, and publication rotogravure must achieve 75 percent overall

reduction." ld.; see 35 Ill. Adm. Code 2J8.401 (a)(J), (c)(4), 219.40 I(a)(1), (c)(4).
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SumIlU1D' ofProposed Amendments Addressing Flexographic and Rotogravure

Prillting. The Agency stated that its proposal "separates out flexible packaging printing from the

existing flexographic and rotogravure regulations." TSD at 17; see id. at 4, Bloomberg Test. at

5; see generally Prop. 218 at 57-76, Prop. 219 at 55-75. The Agency argued that "any

flexographic or rotogravure operation that is not printing on flexible packaging will not see a

change to the applicable regulations" 1d. The Agency indicated, however, that "[s]ources that

print on flexible packaging will need to meet either a tightened ink YOM content or add-on

control requirement." 1d.; see SR at 8. The Agency stated that the required efficiency ofthe

add-on control "will depend on both the date of construction, at the source, ofthe press and the

control device." TSD at 17; see Bloomberg Test. at 6. The Agency claimed that these faetors

reflect "that presses and control devices already installed at the source might not have been

designed to obtain capture and control efficiencies as high as are currently obtainable." TSD at

17. The Agency thus suggested that sources should not need to upgrade existing control devices.

Tr.l at 15-16.

The Agency stated that "[t]he proposed regulations also require that printing lines that

meet the CTG's prescribed applicability threshold comply with work practice requirements for

cleaning materials." TSD at 5; see Bloomberg Test. at 6. The Agency further stated that these

practices include "keeping solvent containers closed except when filling, draining or conducting

cleaning operations, keeping used shop towels in closed containers, and conveying cleaning

materials fTom one location to another in closed containers or pipes" TSD at 17, citing Control

Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Packaging Printing, United States Environmental Protection

Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September 2006. The Agency stressed

that "the applicability level for such work practices is much lower, at 15 pounds per day, as

compared to the applicability thresholds of25 tons per year potential to emit or 100 tons per year

maximum theoretical emissions for the remainder ofthe rule." Bloomberg Test. at 6.

Sectioll 218.401/219.401.' Flex:ographic alld Rotogravure Printing. Existing Section

218/219.401 addresses YOM emissions from flexographic and rotogravure printing. 35111. .

Adm. Code 218.40 I, 219.401. The Board amends this provision "to separate the requirements

that are applicable prior to the new compliance date from those applicable after the new

compliance date. SR at 21. Below, the Board summarizes those amendments on a subsectionby-subsection basis.

Subsection (a). The Board amends this subsection to require that, "on and after August

J, 2010, owners and operators offlexographic and rotogravure printing lines that do not print

flexible packaging and that are complying with subsection (a) shall comply with the existing

YOM regulations." SR at 21; see Prop. 218 at 57, Prop. 219 at 55-56. On the basis offirstnotice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original deadline ofMay I,

2010, to August 1,2010. The Board also requires that "[o]wners and operators offlexographic

and rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging or that print flexible packaging and

non-flexible packaging on the same line shall restrict the YOM content of coatings and inks to .8

kg YOM/kg solids applied or .16 kg YOM/kg materials applied or less." SR at 21-22; see Prop.

218 at 57-58, Prop. 219 at 56.
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Subsection (b). The Board amends this subsection to require that, "on and after August

1, 2010, owners and operators offlexographic and rotogravure printing lines that do not print

flexible packaging and that are complying with subsection (b) shall comply with the existing

weighted averaging requirements." SR at 22; see Prop. 218 at 58-62, Prop. 219 at 56-61. On the

basis offirst-notice comments, however, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

deadline of May 1,2010, to August 1,2010. The Board also requires that

[o)wners and operators offlexographic and rotogravure printing lines that print

flexible packaging, or that print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on

the same line, and that are complying with subsection (b) shall not apply coatings

or inks on the subject printing line unless the weighted average, by weight, YOM

content of all coatings and inks as applied each day on the subject printing line

does not exceed the YOM limitations specified in the amendments to subsection

(a) ofthis Section. SR at 22; see Prop. 2 J8 at 58-62, Prop. 219 at 56-61.

The Board also adopts specific "equations for calculating the weighted average YOM content for

such lines." SR at 22; see Prop. 218 at 58-62, Prop. 219 at 56-61. Finally, the Board adopts a

number of non-substantive corrections to the existing language. See SR at 22 (noting

typographical and spacing errors).

Subsection (c). The Board amends this subsection to require that, "on and after August

1, 2010, the owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that does not print

flexible packaging and that is complying with subsection (c) shall equip the printing line with a

capture system and control device that complies with the existing control efficiency

requirements." SR at 22; see Prop. 218 at 62-65, Prop. 219 at 61-64. On the basis offirst-notice

comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original May 1, 20 J0, deadline to

August 1, 2010. The Board also amends this provision by requiring that "[t]he owner or operator

of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging shall equip the

printing line with a capture system and control device that provides an overall reduction in YOM

emissions of 65-80 percent, depending on the dates that the printing line and control system were

first constructed at the subject source." SR at 22-23; see Prop. 2 I 8 at 62-65, Prop. 219 at 61-64.

The Board also requires that "[t)he owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing

line that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line shall comply with

the overall control efficiency requirements set forth in either [proposed) subsection (c)(l)(D) or

[proposed) subsection (c)(3) ofthis Section, whichever is more stringent." SR at 23, see Prop.

218 at 62-65, Prop. 219 at 61-64.

The Board also amends subsection (c)(6) "to specifY the printing lines that are required to

perform testing pursuant to this subsection." SR at 23; see Prop. 218 at 64-65, Prop. 219 at 63-

64.

Subsection (d). The Board adds a new subsection (d) requiring "that YOM-containing

cleaning materials associated with flexographic or rotogravure printing lines that print flexible

packaging or print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line shall be kept,

stored, and disposed of in closed containers, and conveyed from one location to another in closed

containers or pipes." SR at 23; see Prop. 218 at 65, Prop. 219 at 64:
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Section 218.402/219.402: Applicabilitv. Existing Section 218/219.402 addresses

applicability of various requirements to flexographic and rotogravure printing lines. 35 ilL Adm,

Code 218.402, 219.402, The Board adds to this section a subsection (b) providing that

the Iimitations of Section 2181219.401 (d) apply to all flexographic and

rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging or print flexible packaging

and non-flexible packaging on the same line at sources where the combined

emissions of YOM from all flexographic and rotogravure printing lines total 6.8

kg/day (15 Ibs/day) or more, in the absence of air pollution control equipment.

SR at 23; see Prop, 218 at 66, Prop. 219 at 65,

Section 218.403/219.403: Compliance Schedule. Existing Section 218/219.403

establishes a compliance schedule for owners and operators of various flexographic and

rotogravure printing lines. 35 JIL Adm. Code 218.403, 219.403, Thc Board adds subsections

(e), (t), and (g) to "establish August 1,2010, as the compliance date for the requirements set

forth in the proposed amendments," SR at 23; see Prop. 218 at 67-68, Prop. 219 at 66. On the

basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original May 1,

2010, deadline to August 1,2010,

Section 218.404/219.404: Recordkeenb'l! and Reporting. Existing Section 218/219.404

addresses recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to various printing lines. _35 ilL

Adm. Code 218.404, 219.404. The Board below separately addresses adopted amendments on a

subsection-by-subsection basis,

Subsection (bY- The Board amends the subsection to refer to "recordkeeping and

reporting compliance dates for printing lines subject to the limitations in the proposed

amendments to Section 218/219.40]''' SR at 24; see Prop, 218 at 68-70, Prop. 219 at 67-69, In

its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request from industry representatives by

proposing to amend subsection (b)(l)(B) "by deleting references to instruments by which

owner[s) or operators may calculate the volume or weight of coatings and inks as applied each

day on subject coating lines, as such instrumentation is not currently available to sources." Mot.

Amend 1 at 4-5 (~6); see Tr,1 at 19-20, The Board granted the motion, and the amendment is

reflected in the subsection.

Subsections (c), (d), The Board amends subsections (c) and (d) "to clarify that the owner

or operator of a printing line subject to the requirements in Section 218/219.401 (a)(2)(B)or (b)(3)

shall certify in accordance with subsection (c)(l) or (d)(1), as applicable, even ifthe owner or

operator ofsuch line submitted a certification prior to January I, 2010," SR at 24; see Prop, 218

at 70-73, Prop. 219 at 69-72. In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request

from industry representatives by proposing to amend subsection (d)(l )(0) "by deleting

references to instruments by which owner[s) or operators may calculate the volume or weight of

coatings and inks as applied each day on subject coating lines, as such instrumentation is not

currently available to sources," Mot. Amend 1 at 4-5 (~6); see Tr,1 at 19-20. The Board granted

the motion, and the amendment is reflected in the subsection.
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Subsection (e). The Board amends subsection (e) "to provide that if the owner or

operator of a printing line is not required to perform testing of a capture system and control

device pursuant to Section 218/219/401 (c)(6), the owner or operator shall submit a certification

to the Agency that includes specified information" listed in proposed subsection (e)(J)(B). SR at

24; see Prop. 218 at 73-74, Prop. 219 at 72-73.

The Board also adds a new subsection (e)(4) providing that, "by August I, 2010, owners

or operators of printing lines subject to Section 218/219040I (c)(3) or (c)(4) shall submit to the

Illinois EPA records documenting the dates each subject printing line and control device were

constructed at the subject source." SR at 24; see Prop. 218 at 75, Prop. 219 at 74. On the basis

offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original May 1, 2010,

deadline to August 1,2010,

Subsection (j), The Board adds a new subsection (f) to establish "recordkeeping and

reporting requirements for any owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line

that prints flexible packaging or prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the

same line and which is exempt from the limitations of Section 218/219AOI(d) because ofthe

criteria in Section 218/219A02(b)," SR at 24; see Prop. 218 at 75-76, Prop, 219 at 74-75, In its

first motion to amend, the Agency responds to comment from .industry representatives by

proposing to remove from subsection (f)(2) "the requirement that a source include in its

notification to the Illinois EPA calculations showing an exceedance ofthe applicability

threshold." Mot. Amend 1 at 5-6 (~7). The Board granted the motion, and the amendment is

reflected in the subsection,

Subsection (g). The Board also adds a new subsection (g) to establish "recordkeeping

and reporting requirements for any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations

of Section 21 8/21 9.40 I(d)," which addresses YOM-containing cleaning materials. SR at 24-25;

see Prop. 218 at 76, Prop. 219 at 75.

Subsection (k). The Board also adds a new subsection (h) providing in its entirety that

"[a]l! records required by subsections (f) and (g) shall be retained for at least three years and

shall be made available to the Agency upon request." Prop. 218 at 76, Prop, 219 at 75; see SR at

25.

Lithographic Printing.

Introduction. The Agency stated that "[l]ithography is a planographic method of

printing; that is, the printing and nonprinting areas are essentially in the same plane on the

surface of a thin 'lithographic' plate." TSD at 3, The Agency further stated that the two areas

are distinguished chemically by rendering the image area water repellent and the nonimage area

water receptive." Id.

The Agency described the category of offset lithographic printing: "ink is transferred

from the lithographic plate to a rubber-covered 'intermediate' or 'blanket' cylinder and then to

the substrate," TSD at 3. The Agency stated that this "[t]ransfer ofthe ink from the lithographic
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plate to the blanket cylinder, rather than directly to the substrate, is the offset characteristic of

this type of printing." Id.

The Agency stated that offset lithographic printing itself can be categorized by the

manner in which the substrate is fed to the press. TSO at 3. The Agency indicated that, "[i]n

sheet-fed printing, individual sheets of paper or other substrate are fed to the press. In web

printing, continuous rolls of paper are fed to the press and the paper is cut to size after it is

printed." ld.

The Agency stated that pigments, vehicles, binders, and other additives comprise

lithographic inks. TSO at 3. The Agency further stated that pigments include both organic and

inorganic materials. Id. The Agency indicated that "[I]ithographie inks may be heatset, where

heat is required to set the ink, or non-heatset, where the inks are set by absorption into the

substrate by oxidation or other methods not requiring added heat." Id. The Agency claimed that

"[h]eatset inks may contain up to 45 percent YaMs." [d. The Agency also listed the

characteristics of non-heatset inks: higher boiling points, Icss pastiness, and usually Icss than 35

percent YOM content. Id. The Agency also stated that "[m]ost non-heatset inks used in sheetfed printing are below 25 percent YOM." Id.

The Agcncy stated that printing operations apply a fountain solution to a lithographic

plate to render nonimage areas unreceptive to ink. TSO at 3. The Agency further stated that,

"[s]ince printing inks are oil-based and oil is repelled by water, the fountain solution is waterbased." Id. The Agency indicated that these fountain solutions also contain "small quantities of

gum arabic or synthctic resins, acids, and buffer slats to maintain the pH ofthe solution, and a

wetting agent or 'dampening aid' to enhance the spreadability ofthe fountain solution across the

print plate." Id. The Agency stated that the dampening aid reduces the surface tension ofwatet

and increases viscosity. Id.

The Agency stated that, since the 1950s, isopropyl alcohol, a YOM, "has been used as the

primary dampening aid." TSD at 3. The Agency further stated that "[e]thanol and normal

propyl alcohol have also been used in this capacity." Id. The Agency indicated that, "[b]efore

the 1980s, concentration of alcohol in the fountain solution could range from 0 to 35 percent or

higher, with most presses using between 15 and 20 percent" Ie!. The Agency argued that

printers have since reduced the alcohol content offountain solution and have "often replaced

alcohol completcly with other dampening aids." Id. at 4.

The Agency stated that printers use cleaning solutions "to remove excess printing inks,

oils, and paper components from press equipment" and also "to wash the blankets, the rollers, the

outside ofthe presses, and to remove excess ink residue between color changes." TSD at 4. The

Agency further stated that these "solutions are petroleum-based solvents, often mixed with

detergent and/or water." Id. The Agency indicated that "[t]he cleaning compound may be a

single solvent, such as kerosene, or a combination ofsolvents." !d.

Current Regulations. The Agency stated that Illinois now "has regulations covering all

types of lithographic printing in the NAAs, with an applicabi lity level of I00 PPO (calculated

monthly). In addition, there is a secondary applicability level of 100 tons per year of maximum
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theoretical emissions for heatset web lithographic printing, which was carried over from the

previous rule." TSO at IS.

Regarding fountain solution, the Agency stated that current regulations applicable to

heatset web presses in the two NAAs "require that subject sources use no more than 1.6 percent

alcohol, or 3 percent ifthe fountain solution is refrigerated." TSO at 4; see 35 111. Adm. Code

218.407(a)(I)(A)(i), (ii); 219.407(a)(l)(A)(i), (ii). The Agency further stated that "fountain

solution using only alcohol substitutes may use up to 5 percent YOM." TSO at 4; see 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 218.407(a)(I)(A)(iii), 2l9.407(a)(I)(A)(iii). The Agency also stated that "[n]onheatset web presses cannot use any alcohol and are subject to the same 5 percent YOM limit."

TSO at 4; see 3511I. Adm. Code 218.407(a)(2), 219.407(a)(2). Finally, "[s]heet-fed presses are

. limited to 5 percent YOM content or 8.5 percent ifthe solution is refrigerated." TSO at 4; see 35

ilL Adm. Code 218.407(a)(3), 219.407(a)(3),

Summary ofProposed Amendments Addressing Lithographic Printing. The Agency

stated that its "proposal does not reduce the applicability threshold for add-on control devices

used by heatset presses," TSO at 15, The Agency thus argued that "no new lithographic printing

units will need to add controls," ld.; see SR at 8. The Agency indicated, however, that "new

control devices on heatset web lithographic presses will need to meet a 95 percent control

efficiency instead ofthe current 90 percent limit." TSO at 15; see Bloomberg Test. at 3. The

Agency expressed the beliefthat "control devices in existence today can meet the 95 percent

limit, but at the request of printing industry representatives, the Agency has agreed not to ask

existing sources to meet the higher control efficiency," TSO at IS; see Tr.1 at 14-15.

The Agency stated that its proposal establishes "a new applicability threshold of IS PPO

for fountain solution and cleaning solution requirements for all lithographic printing operations,"

TSO at 15; see Bloomberg Test. at 3. The Agency further stated that "[t]he requirements are the

same as are already present in the Illinois regulations, other than a correction to the fountain

solution limits that changes their measurement from 'by volume' to 'by weight.'" TSO at IS.

The Agency emphasized that "sources between IS and 100 PPO will be able to take

advantage ofseveral new exclusions pertaining to fountain and cleaning solutions." TSO at IS.

The Agency stated that "[s]heet-fed presses that print substrates no larger than II inches by 17

inches and any lithographic press with a fountain solution reservoir of no larger than one gallon

are not required to comply with the fountain solution requirements," Id.; see Bloomberg Test. at

4, The Agency further stated that "sources in this [15 to 100 PPO] group will also need to meet

only a 70 percent YOM content limit in cleaning solutions rather than the 30 percent limit that is

applicable to sources over 100 PPO." TSO at 15. Finally, the Agency also stated that "[a]1I such

sources will also be able to use up to I00 gallons of cleaning solution per year that do not meet

either the YOM content or vapor pressure requirements" Id, at 15-16.

The Agency stated that, "[b]ecause ofthe new exclusions that apply only between IS and

100 PPO, even subject sources in this group must continue to calculate emissions to ensure they

do not exceed the 100 PPO threshold and lose the exclusions." TSO at 16. The Agency further

stated that "[s]ources may opt out ofthe exclusions ifthey do not wish to make use ofthem, and

thus would not need to calculate emissions in this fashion," Id.; see Bloomberg Test. at 4.
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The Agency stated that "[s]ources which fall below one ofthc applicability limits, and

arc thus exempt from one or morc control requirements, must certifY this exemption to thc

Illinois EPA through calculations showing that their emissions will not exceed the applicable

YOM threshold." TSD at 16. Thc Agency further stated that "[t]hese calculations must include

all YOM emissions, including inks, fountain solution, and cleaning solvents, and are determined

on a monthly basis." Id.

The Agency emphasized that current regulations recognize "that the substrate retains

some of the YOM present in the ink, and thus a retention factor of 0.95 is used when calculating

emissions from non-heatset inks, and a factor of 0.20 is used when calculating emissions from

heatset inks." TSD at 16; see Bloomberg Test. at 4. The Agency noted that current regulations

also contain "a factor recognizing that YOM remains on solvent-laden rags that are stored and

disposed of properly." TSD at 16; see Bloomberg Test. at 4. TheAgency stated that "[t]hese

factors continue to be allowed for determination of applicability." TSD at 16. The Agency also

noted that its "proposal adds emission adjustment factors to be used in other situations when not

determining applicability (such as Annual Emissions Reports and permit limits)." Id. The

Agency claimed that "[t]hese factors take into account carryover of YOM from automatic

blanket wash and fountain solutions into thc dryer and control device." Id., citing Control

Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, September

2006; see Bloomberg Test. at 5.

Sectioll 218.405/219.405: Lithographic Prilltillg: Applicabilitv. Existing Section

218/219.405 addresses applicability of various provisions to lithographic printing operations. 35

III. Adm. Code 218.405,219.405. The Board below separately addresses amendments on a

subsection-by-subsection basis.

Subsectiolls (a), (b). The Board first separates "requirements that are appl icable prior to

the new complianee date from those applieable after the new compliance date." SR at 25; see

Prop. 218 at 76-79, Prop. 2 I9 at 75-78. On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board has

concurred in extending the Agency's original May 1,2010, compliance date to August 1,2010.

The Board also deletes the current subsection (a), which establishes "requirements that were only

applicable until March 15, 1996," and reformats and renumbers the remaining subsections

accordingly. SR at25; see Prop. 218 at 76-79, Prop. 219 at 75-78.

Subsectioll (c). The Board adds a new subsection (c)(1) providing that, on and after

August 1, 2010,

the requirements in Section 2 I8/219.407(a)(1 )(B) through (a)(1 )(E) and

218/2 I9.407(b) and all applieable provisions in Sections 21812 19.408 through

218/219.4 11 of this Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of heatset web

offset lithographic printing line(s) ifthe combined emissions of YOM from all

lithographie printing line(s) at the source (including solvents used for cleanup

operations associated with the lithographic printing line(s)) ever exceed 45.5
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kg/day (100 Ibs/day), before the application of capture systems and control

devices. SR at 25; see Prop. 218 at 78, Prop. 219 at 77.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August J, 2010.

The Board requires in new subsection (c)(2) that, on and after August 1,2010,

Sections 21 8/2 I9.407(a)(I)(A), 218/219.407(a)(2) through (a)(5), and all

applicable provisions in Sections 218/219.408 through 2 J8/2 J9.411, shall apply to

all owners and operators of lithographic printing lines at sources where the

combined emissions of YOM from all lithographic printing lines at the source

(including solvents use for cleanup operations associated with the lithographic

printing lines) ever total 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day) or more. SR at 25; see Prop. 218

at 78, Prop. 219 at 77.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1, 2010, deadline to August J, 20 10.

Finally, the Board requires in new subsection (c)(3) that,

at sources where the combined emissions ofYOM from all lithographic printing

line(s) at the source equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day) but do not exceed

45.5 kg/day (100 Ibs/day), before the application of capture systems and control

devices, certain specified exclusions apply unless the owner or operator ofthe

source certifies that the source will not make use of any such exclusions. SR at

25-26; see Prop. 218 at 78-79, Prop. 219 at 77-78.

ln its first motion to amend, the Agency proposed to correct cross-references in Sections

21 8/2 I9.405(c)(I) and (c)(2) to Section 2181219.408, which the Agency seeks to repeal. Mot.

Amend I at 6-7 (~8); see Prop. 2J 8 at 89, Prop. 219 at 88-89. The Agency stated that the crossreferences had been "inadvertently left in the rule." Mot. Amend I at 6. The Board granted the

motion, and the subsection reflects the amendments.

Section 218.4061219.406: Provisions Applving to Heatset Web Offset Lithographic

Printing Prior to Marcl/15. 1996. The Board repeals this section, "as it contains requirements

. that were applicable prior to March 15, 1996." SR at 26; see Prop. 218 at 79-86, Prop. 219 at 78-

85.

Section 218.4071219.407: Emission Limitations and Control Requirements (or

Lithographic Printing Lines On lindAfter March IS. 1996. Existing Section 218/219.407

establishes various requirements applicable to lithographic printing lines on and after March 15,

1996. 35 III. Adm. Code 2] 8.407, 219.407. The Board first amends this section "by deleting

references to the previous compliance date of March 15, 1996, and separating requirements that

are applicable prior to the new compliance date from those applicable after the new compliance

date." SR at 26; see Prop. 218 at 86-89, Prop. 219 at 85-88. The Board also changes "the YOM
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content limitations for fountain solutions from 'by volume' to 'by weight,' as USEPA has

informed that Illinois EPA that this is the appropriate way to measure the limit." SR at 26; see

Prop. 218 at 86-89, Prop. 219 at 85-88.

Subsection (a). The Board amends subsection (a)(1 )(C) to provide that

onand after August I, 20 I0, owners or operators ofsubject heatset web offset

lithographic printing lines shall install and operate an afterburner ... so that YOM

emissions from the press dryer exhaust are reduced by 90-95 percent, by weight,

depending on the date that the afterburner ... was first constructed at the subject

source, or to a maximum afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of20 ppmv (as

carbon). SR at 26; see Prop. 218 at 87, Prop. 219 at 86.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August 1,2010.

The Board also amends subsection (a)(1)(D) in order "to delete references to monitoring

requirements already set forth in Section 218/219.410." SR at 26; see Prop. 218 at 87, Prop. 219

at 86.

In addition, the Board amends subsection (a)(4) to provide that,

on and after August I, 20 I0, owners or operators ofsources that meet the

applicability criteria in Section 218/219.405(c)(3) and do not certify pursuant to

Section 218/219.411(g)(1)(B) that the source will not make use of any ofthe

exclusions in Section 218/219.405(c)(3) shall not cause or allow the use of a

cleaning solution on any lithographic printing line unless the YOM content ofthe

as-used cleaning solution is less than or equal to 70 percent, by weight, or shall

satisfy the alternative YOM composite partial vapor pressure limitation. SR at

27; see Prop. 218 at 88, Prop. 219 at 87.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August 1, 2010.

The Board also amends subsection (a)(5) in order "to specify that the storage and disposal

requirements for cleaning materials apply except whcn such materials are specifically in use."

SR at 27; see Prop. 218 at 88, Prop. 219 at 87

Subsection (b). The Board amends subsection (b) to provide that

on and after August I, 20 I0, owners or operators ofsubject heatset web offset

lithographic printing lines shall install and operate an afterburner or other

approved control device so that YOM emissions from the press dryer exhaust are

reduced by 90-95 perceni, by weight, depending on the date that the afterburner or

other control device was first constructed at the subject source, or to a maximum
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afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of20 ppmv (as carbon). SR at 26; see

Prop. 218 at 88, Prop. 219 at 87-88.

On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's original

May 1,2010, deadline to August 1,2010.

Section 218.4081219.408: Compliance Schedule [or Lithographic Printillg 011 alld

Afler March 15. 1996. The Board repeals this section in its entirety, "as the pertinent

compliance dates are set forth in Section 218/219.405." SR at 27; see Prop. 218 at 89, Prop. 219

at 88-89; see also Prop. 218 at 76-79, Prop. 219 at 75-78 (proposed Section 218/219.405).

Section 218.4091219.409: Testing (or Lithographic Prillting 011 andAfler March 15.

1996. Existing Section 218/219.409 addresses testing for lithographic printers. 35 111. Adm.

Code 218.409, 219.409. The Agency originally proposed to revise this section by "deleting a

reference to the previous compliance date ofMarch 15, 1996 in the title...." SR at 27; see

Prop. 218 at 89, Prop. 219 at 89.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency also proposed amending subsections (a) and (c)

in order to clarify "when testing pursuant to such Section shall be performed." Mot. Amend I at

7-8 (~9). In the same motion, the Agency also proposed to amend subsection (c) "by correcting

an internal cross-reference." Id. The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the

amendments.

Section 218.4101219.410: MOllitoring Requiremellts (or Lithographic Prillting. The

Agency's original ru]emaking proposal did not seek to amend Section 2181219.410, which

addresses monitoring requiremerts for lithographic printers. See SR at 27, Prop. 218 at 91, Prop.

219 at 91; see also 35 III. Adm. Code 218.410, 219.410. In its first motion to amend, the Agency

responded to a comment from industry representatives by noting "several incorrect internal

cross-references within the current Section 218/219.410." Mot. Amend 1 at 8 (~IO).

Accordingly, the Agency "proposes amending subsections (b)(I), (b)(2), (e)(l)(B), and (e)(2) to

correct the cross-references." Id. at 8-14. The Board granted the motion, included Section

218.410/2 I9.41 0 in its first-notice opinion and order, and corrected the cross-references

identified by the Agency.

Section 218.4111219.411: Recordkeeping and Report/llg (or Lithographic Prilltillg.

Existing Section 218/219.41 I addresses recordkeeping.and reporting requirements applicable to

lithographic printers. See 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.411, 219.411. Generally, the Board amends

"this Section by deleting references to the previous compliance date ofMarch ]5, 1996, and

clarifying the requirements that apply to sources prior to the new compliance date and those that

apply on and after the new compliance date." SR at 27-28; see Prop. 218 at 92-114, Prop. 219 at

91-114. On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board has concurred in extending the

Agency's original May 1,2010, compliance date to August 1,2010.

Suhsection (a). Existing subsection (a) addresses lithographic printing lines exempt from

the limitations of Section 2J8/219.407 on the basis of criteria in Section 2 J8/219.405. See 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 218.411(a), 2]9.411(a). The Board adds to this subsection "the equation for
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calculating maximum theoretic emissions ofYOM, which was previously contained in Section

218/2] 9.406." SR at 28; see Prop. 218 at 93-95, Prop. 219 at 92-94. In its first motion to

amend, the Agency proposes to amend the key to that equation "by deleting reference to

instruments by which owners or operators may calculate the volume ofinks as applied each day

on subject printing lines, as such instrumentation is not currently available to sources." Mot.

Amend 1 at 14-15 (~11). The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the

amendment.

Subsectioll (b). The Board adds "a new subsection (b), which contains recordkeeping

and reporting provisions for printing lines that are exempt on and after August I, 2010...." SR

at 28. On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the Agency's

original May 1,2010, date to August 1,2010.

Proposed subsection (b)(1) specifically addresses printing lines exempt under Section

218.405(c)(2). In addition to standard record keeping and reporting requirements, the Board in

that provision establishes

an emission adjustment factot to be used when determining YOM emissions from

inks used on lithographic printing line(s) at the source, as well as an emission

adjustment factor to be used when calculating emissions from used shop towels if

the YOM composite vapor pressure of each associated cleaning solution is less

than 10 mmHg measured at 20°C (68°F) and the shop towels are kept in closed

containers. SR at 28; see Prop. 218 at 95-1 00, Prop. 219 at 94-100.

At the request ofindustry representatives, the Agency also proposed in subsection (b)(1 )(C) an

alternative to the YOM emissions calculations in subsection (b)( I)(B): "a source may determinc

that it emits below 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day) of YOM if it complies with material use limitations

during each month." SR at 28, Tr.l at 21; see Prop. 218 at 97, Prop. 219 at 96-97. The Agency

sought to provide that this material use alternative is limited to sources with only a single type of

lithographic printing operation. SR at 28; see Prop. 218 at 97, Prop. 219 at 96. The Agency

proposed that, "[i]f a source exceeds the material use limitation in any given month, the source

shall complete emissions calculations pursuant to subsection (b)(I)(B) within 15 days ofthe end

ofthat month." SR at 28; see Prop. 218 at 97, Prop. 219 at 96. The Agency further proposed

that a source exceeding the limitations for six consecutive months is no longer eligible to rely on

the alternative. SR at 28-29; see Prop. 218 at 97, Prop. 219 at 96-97.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency noted that "USEPA previously recommended

that material use thresholds for such lines be conservatively based on the pound per day

applicability threshold." Mot. Amend 1 at 15 (~12). The Agency stated that "USEPA has now

determined that a 90 percent emission equivalency level is acceptable for both lithographic and

letterpress printing operations." [d. The Agency sought to amend subsection (b)(I )(C)(i) and

(b)(1 )(C)(ii) ofits proposal to reflect that subsequent USEPA determination. [d. at J5-16.

Also in its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a comment by industry

representatives by proposing to amend subsection (b)(1 )(E). Mot. Amend 1 at 16 (~13).

Specifically, the Agency sought to remove "the requirement that a source include in its
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notification to the Illinois EPA calculations showing an exceedance ofthe applicability

threshold." Id at 16-17. Responding to a question at the first hearing, the Agency clarified that,

when a source reports an exceedance under this provisions, "they do not have to tell us how

much they exceeded it by." Tr.1 at 22. The Agency emphasized that this requirement intends

chiefly to determine whether a source is subject to the rule and not to determine the precise

amount of an exceedance. See id. at 22-23. The Board granted the Agency's motion, and the

subsection reflects the amendments.

The Board also adopts a new subsection (b)(2) addressing "heatset web offset

lithographic printing lines exempt pursuant to Section 218/219.405(c)(I) but not exempt

pursuant to Section 2 I8/219.405(c)(2). SR at 29; see Prop. 218 at 98-100, Prop. 219 at 98-100.

In addition to standard recordkeeping and reporting requirements, the Board in that provision

requIres

an emission adjustment factor to be used when determining YOM emissions from

inks used on lithographic printing line(s) at the source, and an emission

adjustment factor to be used when calculating emissions from used shop towels if

the YOM composite vapor pressure ofeach associated cleaning solution is less

than 10 mmHg measured at 20°C (68°P) and the shop towels are kept in closed

containers." SR at 29; see Prop. 218 at 98-100, Prop. 219 at 98-100.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a comment by industry representatives by

proposing to amend subsection (b)(2)(D). Mot. Amend I at 15-17 (~14). Specifically, the

Agency seeks to remove "the requirement that a source include in its notification to the Illinois

EPA calculations showing an exceedances ofthe applicability threshold." ld.; see Tr.l at 22.

The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the amendment.

Subsection (c). The Board re-designates the existing subsection (a)(2) as subsection (c).

Prop. 218 at 100-02, Prop. 219 at 100-02; see 35 III. Adm. Code 218.411 (a)(2), 219.411 (a)(2).

The Board amends this provision "to provide that the recordkeeping requirements in subsections

(c)(l) or (c)(2) do not apply to sources utilizing the material use limitations alternative." SR at

29; see Prop. 218 at 100-02, Prop. 219 at 100-02. The Board also deletes subsection (c)(3). SR

at 29; see Prop. 218 at 102, Prop. 219 at 102.

Subsection (d). Existing subsection (b) establishes requirements applicable to heatset

web offset lithographic printing line(s) subject to Section 218/219.407(a)( I)(C) or (b)(1). See 35

III. Adm. Code 218.4II(b), 219.4II(b). In the re-designated subsection (d), the Board adds a

requirement "that sources complying with the add-on control device requirements shall include

in their initial certification to the Illinois EPA the date that the device was first constructed at the

subject source." SR at 29; see Prop. 2]8 at 102-04, Prop. 219 at 102-04. The Board also amends

subsection (d)(3)(D) "to change the frequency that owners or operators of heatset web offset

lithographic 'printing lines complying with the add-on control device requirements are required to

check the air flow direction or air pressure ofthe dryer and press room from once a day to once

per calendar month." SR at 29; see Prop. 218 at 104, Prop. 219 at 104.
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Subsection (e). Existing subsection (c) establishes requirements applicable to

lithographic printing lines subject to Sections 218/2) 9.407(a)(1 )(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3). See 35 III.

Adm. Code 218.4 I 1(c), 219.4 I )(c). In the re-designated subsection (e), the Board amends

"subsection (e)(1)(C) to provide that a source subject to fountain solution YOM content

limitations shall include in its initial certification a statement that the fountain solution will

comply with the YOM content limitations in Section 218/219.407(a)(I)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3), as

applicable." SR at 30; see Prop. 2) 8 at 105, Prop. 2 J9 at 104. The Board also amends

subsection (e)(2)(C) "to provide that the weight of each component used in a fountain solution

batch shall be recorded by sources, if applicable." SR at 30; see Prop. 218 at 106, Prop. 219 at

106. In addition, the Board deletes subsection (e)(4). SR at 30; see Prop. 218 at 107, Prop. 219

at J07.

Subsection (f). Existing subsection (d) establishes requirements for lithographic printing

lines subject to Section 218/219.407. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 2 I8.411 (d), 219.4 I I(d). The Board

amends the re-designated subsection (I)(J) "to specify that lithographic printing line cleaning

operations that are excluded pursuant to Section 218/219.405(c)(3)(C) are not required to submit

a certification pursuant to subsection (I)." SR at 30; see Prop. 2 18 at 108, Prop. 219 at 107-08.

In addition, the Board deletes subsections (1)(1)(A), (1)(1)(C), and (1)(4) and amends the redesignated subsection (1)( I)(A) "to provide that a source subject to the cleaning requirements in

Section 218/2 I9.407 shall include in its initial certification a statcment that the cleaning solution

will comply with the limitations in Section 218/219.407(a)(4)." SR at 30; see Prop. 218 at 108-

10; Prop. 219 at 108-10.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request from industry

representatives. Mot. Amend I at 17-18 (~15). The Agency proposed amending subsections

(1)(2)(B) and (f)(2)(C) "by speci fying that, for cleaning solutions used as-purchased, sourccs may

use manufacturer's specifications to determine YOM content and YOM composite partial vapor

pressure." Jd. at 18-19. The Board granted the motion, and the subsection rcflects the

amendment.

Subsection (g). The Board adds a new subsection (g). Thc Board establishes

"recordkeeping and reporting requirements for owners or operators of lithographic printing

line(s) subject to one or more ofthe exclusions set forth in Section 218/219.405(c)(3)." SR at

30; see Prop. 218 at 1JI-12, Prop. 2J9 at 110-12. Specifically, the Board provides that

[s]uch owners or operators shall submit an initial certification to the Illinois EPA,

collect and record specified information for cach subject printing line, notify the

Agency ifthe printing line ever becomes ineligible for the exclusions set forth in

Section 218/219.405(c)(3), and, if changing between opting out ofsuch

exclusions and utilization ofthe exclusions, submit an additional certification,

informing the Illinois EPA of the change. SR at 30-31; see Prop. 218 at II J-1 2,

Prop. 219 at J10-12.

In responding to a question at the first hearing, the Agency indicated that, as a source, "you

would not have to report the information under [subscction] (g)(2)(A) if you did state that you

would not be using the exclusion." Tr.1 at 16-18.
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In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request from industry

representatives by proposing to amend subsection (g)(2)(A)(ii) "to correct a grammar mistake."

Mot Amend I at 20 (~16). Also in the first motion to amend, the Agency responded to an

industry comment by proposing to amend subsection (g)(2)(B) "by removing the requirement

that a source include in its notification to Illinois EPA calculations showing an exceedances of

the applicability threshold." Id. at 20-2 J (~17). The Board granted the motion, and the

subsection reflects the amendments.

Subsection (i). The Board also adds a subsection (i) establishing "emission adjustment

factors that may be used when calculating YOM emissions from heatset web offset lithographic

printing operations for purposes other than the applicability thresholds in Section 218/2 J9.405."

SR at 31; see Prop. 218 at 112-14, Prop. 219 at 112-14.

Letterpress Printing.

Introduction. The Agency stated that "[I]etterpress printing involves the use of a

reverse-imaged raised surface that is inked and then pressed against a substratc to transfer the

image." TSD at 4 (§2.2). The Agency further stated that, compared with lithographic,

flexographic, and rotogravure printing, "[I]etterpress operation make up a very small percentage

ofthe printing industry." Id. Based on its source inventory, the Agency indicated that "no

letterpress printing facility could be found in the Metro-East NAA, with very few ofthese

facilities found even in the Chicago NAA." Id.

In testimony on behalf ofthe Agency, Mr. Bloomberg indicated that "the State is still

required to promulgate the CTG rcgulations for this category." Bloomberg Test. at 5. He further

stated that "letterpress printing presses are often operated at the same source as lithographic

printing[,] and many of the control options for letterpress printing are the same as the control

options for lithographic printing as well. This is especially true .in terms of cleaning solutions.

As such, the proposed rule would adopt most ofthe RACT recommcndations ofthe CTG." Id.

The Agency stated that letterpress and lithographic printing operations use inks that arc

"very similar" and may both be accomplished through sheet-fed and web presses. TSD at 4.

The Agency thus argued that "ink emission sources are similar" to those of lithographic printing.

Id. The Agency further argued that, although "[I]etterpress operations do not use fountain

solutions," they use cleaning solutions similar to those used in lithographic printing operations."

TSD at 4; see Bloomberg Test. at 5.

Current Regulations. The Agency stated that "[t]here are no specific Illinois regulations

covering letterpress printing operations; any such operations would therefore be covered by

Subpart TT, Section 218/219.30 I, or paper coating regulations. TSD at 16 (§5.2); see 35 III.

Adm. Code 218.204(c), 218.301, 218.980-988, 219.204(c), 219.301, 219.980-988.

Summary ofProposed Amelldments Addressillg Letterpress Prilltillg. The Agency

stated that its proposal addresses "both heatset and non-heatset letterpress operations." TSD at

16; see Prop. 218 at 114-129, Prop. 219 at 114-30. The Agency further stated that the proposal
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"would requ ire that heatset letterpress printers use an add-on control device ifthey meet the

applicability requirements of25 TPY PTE plantwide." TSO at 16; see SR at 8-9. The Agency

believed that no operation in either ofthe two NAAs would be subject to this requirement. TSO

at 16.

The Agency further stated that "[a]llletterpress printing operations of 15 PPO or more

will be also required to abide by cleaning material limitations equivalent to those" applicable to

lithographic printing sources emitting between 15 and 100 PPO. TSO at 16; see SR at 9.

Specifically, such sources would be required to use cleaning solutions containing no more than

70 percent YOM or having a maximum composite partial vapor pressure or less than 10 mm Hg.

TSD at 16. In his testimony on behalf ofthe Agency, Mr. Bloomberg stated that, because

letterpress printing operations have never specifically been regulated in Illinois, this 70 percent

content limit represents no loosening of existing standards. Bloomberg Test. at 5.

Section 218.412/219.412: Letterpress Printing Lines: Applicability. The Board adopts

a new Section 218/219.412 addressing the applicability ofthe proposed letterpress printing

provisions. SR at 31; see Prop. 218 at 114, Prop. 219 at 114. Below, the Board summarizes the

adopted language on a subsection-by-subsection basis.

Subsection (a). The Board adopts a new subsection (a)(1) providing "that the limitations

in Section 218/219.413 through 218/219.416 apply to all owners of operators of heatset web

letterpress printing lines ifsuch lines (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated

with such lines) at the source have a potential to emit 22.7 Mg (25 tons) or more ofVOM per

year." SR at 31; see Prop. 218 at 114, Prop. 219 at 114. The Board also adopts a new subsection

(a)(2) providing that "Sections 218/219.413 through 218/219.416 apply to all owners or

operators ofletterpress printing lines at sources where the combined emissions ofVOM from all

letterpress printing lines at the source (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated

with the letterpress printing lines) ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day), in the absence of

air pollution control equipment." SR at 31; see Prop. 218 at 114, Prop. 219 at 114.

Subsection (b). The Board adopts a new subsection (b) providing "that the requirements

of Section 218/219.413(a)(2) shall not apply to up to 416.3 liters (100 gallons) per year of

cleaning materials used on letterpress printing lines at a subject source." SR at 31; see Prop. 218

at 114, Prop. 219 at 114.

Subsection (c). The Board adopts a new subsection (c) providing that, "on and after

August I, 2010, the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in Section 218/219.417 shall

apply to all owners or operators ofletterpress printing line(s)." SR at 32; see Prop. 218 at 114,

Prop. 219 at 114. On the basis offirst-notice comments, the Board concurred in extending the

Agency's original May 1,2010, deadline to August 1,2010.

Subsection (d). The Board adopts a new subsection (d) providing that, "if a letterpress

printing line at a source is or gecomes subject to one or more ofthe limitations in Section

2I 8/219.413, the letterpress printing lines at the source are always subject to the provisions of

Subpart H." SR at 32; see Prop. 218 at 114, Prop. 219 at 114.
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Sectio//218.413/219.413: Emission Limitations and Control Requirements (or

Letterpress Printing Lines. The Board adds a new Section 218/219.413 establishing various

requirements for letterpress printing lincs. SR at 32; see Prop. 218 at 115-16, Prop. 219 at 115-

16.

Subsection (a). The Board adopts a new subsection (a)(l) providing in part that

heatsetweb letterpress printing lines that meet the applicabi lity requirements of

Section 218/219.4 J2(a)(l) shall maintain the air pressure in the dryer lower than

the air pressure ofthe press room and install and operate an afterburner that

reduces YOM emissions by 90-95 percent, depending on the date that the

afterburner was first constructed at the subject source, or to a maximum

afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of20 mmpv (as carbon). SR at 32; see

Prop. 218 at 115, Prop. 219 at 115.

In addition, the Board requires that "[s]uch printing lines shall also equip the afterburner with

applicable monitoring equipment and operate the afterburner at all times when the printing Iinc is

in operation, except as provided in Section 218/219.107." SR at 32; see Prop. 218 at 115, Prop.

219at115.

The Board also adopts a new subsection (a)(2) providing that "no owner or operator of

subject letterpress printing lines shall use cleaning solutions on such lines unless the YOM

content of the as-used cleaning solution is less than or equal to 70 percent, by weight, or the

YOM composite vapor pressure ofthe as-used cleaning solution is less than 10 mmHg at 20

degrees Celsius." SR at 32; see Prop. 218 at 115-16, Prop. 219 at 115-16.

In subsection (a)(3), the Board requires that "[c]Ieaning materials must be kept, stored,

and disposed of in closed containers, except when specifically in use." SR at 32; see Prop. 218

at 116, Prop. 219 at 116.

Subsection (b). The Board adopts a new subsection (b) providing "that heatset web

letterpress printing lines may use a control device other than an afterburncr ifthe control dcvice

meets the YOM emissions reduction requirements in subsection (a) and is approved by the

Illinois EPA and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions." SR at 33; see Prop. 218 at

116, Prop. 219 at 116.

Section 218.415/219.415: Testing (or Letterpress Priming Lines. The Board adds a

new section addressing testing requirements applicable to letterpress printing lines subject to

Section 218/219.413. SR at 33-34; see Prop. 218 at 116-19, Prop. 219 at 116-19.

Subsection (a). In subscction (a), the Board seeks to require "that testing to demonstrate

compliance with [Section] 218/219.413 shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or

operator within 90 days ofa rcquest by the Illinois EPA, and the owner or operator shall notify

the Illinois EPA 30 days in advance of conducting such testing." SR at 33; see Prop. 218 at 116,

Prop. 219 at 116. In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request by industry
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representatives by seeking to clarify when testing must be performed. Mot. Amend I at 21

(~18). The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the amendment.

Subsection (b). In subsection (b), the Board describes "the methods and procedures in

Section 218/219.1 05(d) and (f) that shall be used for testing to demonstrate compliance with the

add-on control device requirements of Section 218/219.413(a)(I )(B) and (b)(I )." SR at 33; see

Prop. 218 at 117-18, Prop. 219 at 117-J8.

Subsection (cJ- The Board adds a new subsection (c) providing "that testing to

demonstrate compliance with the YOM content limitations in Section 218/219.4 I3(a)(2)(A) and

to determine the YOM content of cleaning solvents, cleaning solutions, and inks shall be

conducted using the applicable test methods and procedures in Section 218/219.1 05(a)." SR at

33; see Prop. 218 at 118, Prop. 219 at 118. The Board also provides in subsection (c)(2) that

"[t]he manufacturer's specifications for YOM content for cleaning solvents and inks may be

used ifsuch specifications are based on results oftests conducted in accordance with Section

218/219.105(a)." SR at 33; see Prop. 218 at 118, Prop. 219 at 118.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to a request by industry

representatives by seeking to amend this subsection by clarifying when testing must be

performed. Mot. Amend I at 21 (~I 8). The Board granted the motion, and the subsection

reflects the amendment.

Subsection (d). The Board adds a new subsection (d) providing "that testing to

demonstrate compliance with Section 2 I8/219.4 I3(b) shall be conducted as set forth in the

owner or operator's plan approved by the Illinois EPA and USEPA as federally enforceable

permit conditions." SR at 34; see Prop. 218 at 118, Prop. 2 I9 at 118.

Subsection (eJ- The Board adds a new subsection (e) providing "that testing to determine

the YOM composite partial vapor pressure of cleaning solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates,

and as-used cleaning solutions shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable methods and

procedures specified in Section 218/219.110." SR at 34; see Prop. 218 at 118-19, Prop. 219 at

118-19.

Section 218.416/219.416: Monitoring Requirements (or Letterpress Printing Lines.

The Board adds a new section addressing monitoring of emissions from letterpress printing lines.

See SR at 34, Prop. 218 at 119-20, Prop. 219 at 119-20.

Subsection (a). The Board adds a new subsection (a) providing "that, if an afterburner is

used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line

shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate temperature monitoring devices with an accuracy of

3° C or 5° F on the afterburner in accordance with Section 218/219.1 05(d)(2) and in accordance

with the manufacturer's specifications." SR at 34; see Prop. 218 at 119, Prop. 219 at I 19. The

Board also requires in proposed new subsection (a)(l) that monitoring must be "performed at all

times when the afterburner is operating...." Prop. 218 at 119, Prop. 219 at 119; see SR at 34.

In subsection (a)(2), the Board requires that "owners or operators shall also install, calibrate,

operate, and maintain in accordance with manufacturer's specifications a continuous recorder on
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the temperature monitoring devices with at least the same accuracy as the temperature monitor."

SRat34;see Prop. 218at 119, Prop. 219at 119.

Subsection (b). The Board adopts a new subsection (b) providing "that if a control device

other than an afterburner is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset

web letterpress printing line shall install, maintain, calibrate, and operate such monitoring

equipment as set forth in the owner or operator's plan approved by the Illinois EPA and USEPA

pursuant to Section 218/219.413(b)." SR at 34; see Prop. 218 at 119, Prop. 219 at I 19.

Subsection (c). The Board adopts a new subsection (c) setting "forth the monitoring

requirements for owners or operators ofietterpress printing lines relying on the YOM content of

the cleaning solution to comply with Section 218/219.4 I3(a)(2)(A), or relying on the vapor

pressure ofthe cleaning solution to comply with Section 218/219(a)(2)(B)." SR at 35; see Prop.

218 at 119-20, Prop. 219 at 119-20.

Section 218.417/219.417: Recordkeepiflg and Reporting (or Letterpress Printing

Lines. The Board adds a new section addressing reeordkeeping and reporting for letterpress

printing lines. SR at 35; see Prop. 218 at 120-29, Prop. 219 at 120-30.

Subsection (a). The Board adopts a new subsection (a) providing

that the owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line exempt from

any ofthe limitations of Section 218/219.413 because ofthe criteria in Section

218/219.412(a)(1) shall submit a certification to the Illinois EPA that includes a

declaration that the source is exempt and calculations that demonstrate that the

source's total potential to emit YOM does not equal or exceed 25 tons per year.

SR at 35; see Prop. 218 at 119, Prop. 219 at 120.

Subsection (b). The Board adopts a new subsection (b) providing

that the owner or operator of a letterpress printing line exempt from any ofthe

limitations of Section 218/219.413 because ofthe criteria in Section

218/219.412(a)(2) shall submit a certification to the Illinois EPA that includes a

declaration that the source is exempt, calculations that demonstrate that combined

emissions ofYOM from all letterpress printing lines at the source never equal or

exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day), and a description and the results of all tests used

to determine the YOM content of inks and cleaning solvents. SR at 35; see Prop.

218 at 120-23, Prop. 219 at 120-23.

In subsection (b)(1)(O), the Board provides that, "as an alternative to the YOM emission

calculations set forth in subsection (b)(l)(B), a source may determine that it emits below 6.8

kg/day (15 Ibs/day) ofYOM if it complies with material use limitations during each calendar

month." SR at 35-36; see Prop. 218 at 122, Prop. 2 I9 at 122. The Board adopts language

limiting the availability ofthis alternative to sources with only a single type of letterpress

printing operations. SR at 35-36; see Prop. 218 at 122, Prop. 219 at 122. The Board also

requires that, "[i]f a source exceeds the material use limitation in any given month, the source
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shall complete emissions calculations pursuant to subsection (b)(I)(B) within 15 days ofthe end

ofthat month." SR at 36; see Prop. 218 at 122, Prop. 219 at 122. The Board also requires that

any sourcc exceeding the limitation for six consecutive months is no longer eligible to rcly upon

the material use alternative. SR at 36; see Prop. 218 at 122, Prop. 219 at 122.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency proposed to change the material use thresholds

for Ictterpress printing lines. Mot. Amend I at 22 (~19). The Agency states that "USEPA

previously recommended that material use thresholds for lithographic printing lines be

conservatively based on 50 percent ofthe pound per day applicability threshold. USEPA has

now determined that a 90 percent emissions equivalency level is acceptable for both lithographic

and letterpress printing operations." Id. Accordingly, the Agency sought to amend proposed

subsections (b)(1 )(D)(i) and (b)( 1)(D)(ii) to reflect this 90 percent equivalency. Id. The Board

granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the amendment.

In proposed subsection (b)(2), the Board requires that subject sources shall notify the

Agency ifthe combined emissions ofYOM from all letterpress printing lines at the source ever

equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 Ibs/day)." SR at 35; see Prop. 218 at 123, Prop. 219 at 123. In its

first motion to amend, the Agency proposed to amend subsection (b)(2) "by removing the

requirement that a source include in its notification to the llIinois EPA calculations showing an

exceedance ofthe applicability threshold." Mot. Amend I at 22-23 (~20). The Board granted

the motion, and the subsection reflects the amendment.

Subsection (c). The Board adopts a new subsection (e) providing "that, unless utilizing

the material use alternative, the owner or operator of a letterpress printing line subject to the

requirements in subsection (a) or (b) ofthis Section shall collect and record either the specified

standard recordkeeping infonnation or the specified purchase and inventory recordkeeping

information." SR at 36; see Prop. 218 at 123-24, Prop. 219 at 123-25.

Subsection (d). The Board adopts a new subsection (d)(I) providing

that the owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line subject to

Section 218/219.413(a)(I )(B) or (b)(I) ofthis Subpart shall submit a certification

to the Illinois EPA that includes identification of each heatset web letterpress

printing line at the source, a declaration that each such line is in compliance with

Section 2 J8/219.4 13(a)(I ) or (b), the type of afterburner or other approved control

device being used and the date that such device was first constructed at the subject

source, the control requirements with which thc printing line is complying, the

results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate compliance, and a

declaration that the required monitoring equipment has been properly installed

and calibrated. SR at 36; see Prop. 218 at 125-27, Prop. 219 at 125-27.

Subsection (d)(2) requires that,

if the testing of an afterburner or other approved control device is conducted

pursuant to Section 218/219.4 I5(b), the owner or operator shall submit a copy of

all test results to llIinois EPA, as well as a certification that includes a dcclaration
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that all necessary tests and calculations have been performed, a statement whether

the printing line is in compliance with Section 218/219.413(a)(l)(B) or (b)(I), and

the operating parameters ofthe afterburner or other approved control device

during testing. SR at 37; see Prop. 218 at 125-26, Prop. 219 at J26.

The subsection also requires that an owner oroperator changing its method of compliance "must

certify compliance for the new method of compliance and perform all tests and calculations

necessary to demonstrate compliance with such method." SR at 37; see Prop. 218 at 126-27,

Prop. 219 at 127.

Subsection (d)(3) also requires that an owner or operator "collect and record specified

information for each heatset web letterpress printing line and notify the JIIinois EPA of any

violation of Section 218/219.413(a)(I)(B) or (b)(l)." SR at 36; see Prop. 218 at 125-27, Prop.

219 at 125-27.

Subsection (e). The Board adopts a new subsection (e) establishing various

recordkeeping and reporting requirements. See SR at 37, Prop. 218 at 127-29, Prop. 219 at 127-

30. The subsection "provides that the owner or operator of a letterpress printing line shall certify

to the Illinois EPA that all cleaning solutions, other than those excluded pursuant to Section

218.412(b), and the handling of all cleaning materials will be in compliance with Section

2181219.4I3(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) and (a)(3)." SR at 37; see Prop. 218 at 127, Prop. 219 at 127.

The proposed certification must also include specific information regarding cleaning operations

atthe subject printing line. SR at 37; see Prop. 218 at 127, Prop. 219 at 127. In addition, "[t]he

owner or operator shall collect and record specified information for each solution used on each

letterpress printing line and notify the Illinois EPA of any violation of Section 218/219.413." SR

at 37; see Prop. 218 at 127-29, Prop. 219 at 127-30.

In its first motion to amend, the Agency responded to comment by industry

representatives by proposing to amend subsections 218/219(e)(2)(B) and (e)(2)(C) "by

specifying that, for cleaning solutions used as-purchased, sources may use manufacturer's

specifications to determine YOM content and YOM composite partial vapor pressure." Mot.

Amend I at 23-25 (~21). The Board granted the motion, and the subsection reflects the

amendment.

Subsection (I). The Board adopts a new subsection (I) providing "that the owner or

operator of a printing line shall maintain all records required by this Section for a minimum

period ofthree years and shall make all records available to the Agency upon request." SR at 38;

see Prop. 218 at 129, Prop. 219 at 130.

CONCLUSION

The Board adopts regulations governing YOM emissions in Parts 211, 218, and 219 ofits

air pollution regulations (35 III. Adm. Code 211, 218, 219). Substantively, the Board adopts its

second-notice proposal with non-substantive changes suggested by lCAR.
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In addition, after receiving correspondence from FPA on June 7, 2010, the Board today

holds open for 45 days a subdocket B in this rulemaking. See Proposed Amendments to the

Board's Spccial Waste Regulations Concerning Used Oil: 35 III. Adm. Code739, 808, 809, R

06-20(A) (Dec. 17,2009); Steel and Foundry Industry Amendments to the Landfill Regulations

(Parts 8J0 through 815 and 8 I7), R90-26 (A,B), slip op. at 3 (Mar. 3 I, 1994). If no rulemaking

proposal is filed in subdocket B within that 45-day period, the Board on its own motion will

close the subdocket. Also, in the event that the Board receives either a petition for an adjusted

standard or a rulemaking proposal reflecting the substance ofFPA's June 7, 2010

correspondence, the Board on its own motion will close subdocket B.

ORDER

The Board directs the Clerk to file the following adopted rule with the Secretary of State

for publication in the Illinois Register. Proposed additions are underlined, and proposed deletions

appear stricken.

TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION

CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

SUBCHAPTER c: EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS FOR

STATIONARY SOURCES

PART 21 I

DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section

211.101

211.102

Section

211.121

211.122

211.130

211.150

211.170

211.210

211.230

211.240

2 I 1.250

211.270

211.290

211.310

Incorporations by Reference

Abbreviations and Conversion Factors

SUBPART B: DEFINITIONS

Other Definitions

Definitions (Repealed)

Accelacota

Accumulator

Acid Gases

Actual Heat Input

Adhesive

Adhesion Promoter

Aeration

Aerosol Can Filling Line

Afterburner

Air Contaminant
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

JESSE WHITE' Secretary of State

July 1,2010

POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

JOHN THERRlAULT ASSISTANT CLERK

100 W RANDOLPH ST, STE I I-500

CHICAGO,IL 60601

Dear JOHN THERRIAULT ASSISTANT CLERK

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D:ieClSUVlFi

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JUL 09 20/0

STATe-OF/

POI/utlon conl;l~

Your rules Listed below met our codification standards and have been published in Volume 34,

Issue 28 ofthe Illinois Register, dated 7/9/2010.

ADOPTED RULES

Definitions and General Provisions

35 TIl. Adm. Code 211 9069

Point ofContact: Nancy Miller

Organic Materia! Emission Standards and Limitations for the Chicago Area

35 III. Adm. Code 218 9096

Point of Contact: Nancy Miller

Organic Material Emission Standards and Limitations for the Metro East Area

35 Ill. Adm. Code 219 9253

Point of Contact: Nancy Miller

OTHER INFORMAnON REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE ILLINOIS REGISTER

Nolice of Public Infonmation Pursuant to 415 ILCS 5/7.2(b)

Point ofContact: Mike McCambridge 9566

If you have any questions, you may contact the Administrative Code Division at

(217) 782 - 7017.

Index Department - Administrative Code Division - III East Monroe Springfield, IL 62756
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Volume 34,Issue 28

July 9, 2010 

Pages 8791-9698 
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NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENTS 

1) Heading of the Part: Definitions and General Provisions 

2) Code Citation: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 211 

3) Section Numbers: Adopted Action: 

211.1000 New 

211.1745 New 

211.1878 New 

211.1885 Amend 

211.2358 New 

211.2359 New 

211.2368 New 

211.2615 New 

211.2830 Amend 

211.2840 New 

211.2965 New 

211.3215 New 

211.3305 New 

211.3555 New 

211.3705 New 

211.3707 New 

211.4065 Amend 

211.5335 New 

211.5535 New 

211.5585 New 

211.5860 New 

211.5875 New 

211.5885 New 

211.6405 New 

211.6425 New 

211.6535 New 

211.7290 Amend 

4) Statutory Authority: Implementing Section 9, 9.1, 9.9, and 10 and authorized by Sections 

27 of the Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/9, 9.1, 9.9.10, 27] 

5) Effective Date of Amendments: June 25, 2010 

6) Does this rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No 
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7) Does this rulemaking contain incorporations by reference? No 

8) The adopted amendments, including any material incorporated by reference, are on file in 

the Board's Chicago office at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, 

Suite 11-500, and are available there for public inspection. 

9) Notice of Proposal Published in Illinois Register: 34 Ill. Reg. 1766; February 5, 2010. 

10) Has JCAR issued a Statement of Objection to these amendments? No 

11) Differences between proposal and final version: 

In proceeding from its first notice proposal amending Part 211 to final adoption in this 

rulemaking docket, the Board has not made changes. 

The Board's opinion and order adopting these rules summarizes revisions to Part 211. 

See Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material 

Emissions from Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 211, 218 and 219, R10-8 (June 17, 2010). Copies of the Board's 

opinions and orders may be requested from the Clerk of the Board at the address listed in 

#8 above or by calling 312/814-3620. Please refer to the Board docket number R10-8 in 

your request. The Board order is also available through the Board's Web site 

(www.ipcb.state.il.us). 

12) Have all the changes agreed upon by the agency and JCAR been made as indicated in the 

agreements letter issued by JCAR? No agreements were necessary. 

13) Will this rulemaking replace any emergency amendments currently in effect? No 

14) Are there any amendments pending on this Part? Yes 

 Section Numbers: Proposed Action: Illinois Register Citation: 

211.101 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.102 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.200 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.233 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.235 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.260 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 
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211.492 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.540 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.715 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.735 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.820 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.825 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.954 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.965 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1128 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1455 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1560 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1565 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1655 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1700 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1876 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1877 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1878 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.1880 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2040 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2055 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2200 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2210 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2310 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2320 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2360 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2367 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2415 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2525 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2625 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2825 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2955 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2956 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2958 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2960 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.2980 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3100 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3120 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3240 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3505 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 
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211.3640 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3665 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3760 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3775 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3785 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3820 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3925 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3961 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3967 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3968 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3969 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.3975 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4052 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4080 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4220 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4280 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4455 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4540 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4735 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4760 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4765 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4768 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4769 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4895 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.4900 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5012 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5061 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5062 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5090 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5400 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5520 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5550 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5800 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5890 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5985 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.5987 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6012 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6015 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6017 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 
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211.6020 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6063 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6065 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6400 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6425 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6460 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6585 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6640 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6670 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6690 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6720 Amended 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6740 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6780 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6825 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.6885 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.7220 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

211.7240 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4281; April 2, 2010 

15) Summary and Purpose of Amendments: For a more detailed description of this 

rulemaking, please see the Board's June 17, 2010, opinion and order adopting these rules. 

Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material 

Emissions from Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 211, 218 and 219, R10-8 (June 17, 2010). The Illinois Environmental 

Protection Agency (Agency) filed this rulemaking proposal to meet Illinois' obligation to 

submit a State Implementation Plan addressing requirements under Sections 172 and 182 

of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., for sources of volatile organic 

material emissions in areas designated as nonattainment with respect to the ozone 

National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The United States Environmental Protection 

Agency (USEPA) issued Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) for the following Group 

II Consumer and Commercial Product Categories: industrial cleaning solvents, flat wood 

paneling coatings, flexible packaging printing materials, lithographic printing materials, 

and letterpress printing materials. In the CTGs, the USEPA recommended measures that 

it believes constitute reasonably available control technology for those product 

categories. The Board amends Part 211 in order to amend and adopt definitions as 

necessitated by the amendments to Parts 218 and 219 adopted in the same rulemaking 

docket. 

16) Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be directed to: 
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NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENTS 

Timothy J. Fox 

Illinois Pollution Control Board 

100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 11-500 

Chicago, IL 60601 

312/814-6085 

foxt@ipcb.state.il.us 

Copies of the Board's opinions and orders may be requested from the Clerk of the Board 

at the address listed in #8 above or by calling 312/814-3620. Please refer to the docket 

number R10-8 in your request. The Board order is also available from the Board's Web 

site (www.ipcb.state.il.us). 

 

The full text of the Adopted Amendments begins on the next page: 
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TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION 

CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

SUBCHAPTER c: EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS 

FOR STATIONARY SOURCES 

PART 211 

DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 

211.101 Incorporations by Reference 

211.102 Abbreviations and Conversion Factors 

SUBPART B: DEFINITIONS 

Section 

211.121 Other Definitions 

211.122 Definitions (Repealed) 

211.130 Accelacota 

211.150 Accumulator 

211.170 Acid Gases 

211.210 Actual Heat Input 

211.230 Adhesive 

211.240 Adhesion Promoter 

211.250 Aeration 

211.270 Aerosol Can Filling Line 

211.290 Afterburner 

211.310 Air Contaminant 

211.330 Air Dried Coatings 

211.350 Air Oxidation Process 

211.370 Air Pollutant 

211.390 Air Pollution 

211.410 Air Pollution Control Equipment 

211.430 Air Suspension Coater/Dryer 

211.450 Airless Spray 

211.470 Air Assisted Airless Spray 

211.474 Alcohol 
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211.479 Allowance 

211.484 Animal 

211.485 Animal Pathological Waste 

211.490 Annual Grain Through-Put 

211.495 Anti-Glare/Safety Coating 

211.510 Application Area 

211.530 Architectural Coating 

211.550 As Applied 

211.560 As-Applied Fountain Solution 

211.570 Asphalt 

211.590 Asphalt Prime Coat 

211.610 Automobile 

211.630 Automobile or Light-Duty Truck Assembly Source or Automobile or Light-Duty 

Truck Manufacturing Plant 

211.650 Automobile or Light-Duty Truck Refinishing 

211.660 Automotive/Transportation Plastic Parts 

211.665 Auxiliary Boiler 

211.670 Baked Coatings 

211.680 Bakery Oven 

211.685 Basecoat/Clearcoat System 

211.690 Batch Loading 

211.695 Batch Operation 

211.696 Batch Process Train 

211.710 Bead-Dipping 

211.730 Binders 

211.740 Brakehorsepower (rated-bhp) 

211.750 British Thermal Unit 

211.770 Brush or Wipe Coating 

211.790 Bulk Gasoline Plant 

211.810 Bulk Gasoline Terminal 

211.820 Business Machine Plastic Parts 

211.830 Can 

211.850 Can Coating 

211.870 Can Coating Line 

211.890 Capture 

211.910 Capture Device 

211.930 Capture Efficiency 

211.950 Capture System 

211.953 Carbon Adsorber 
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211.955 Cement 

211.960 Cement Kiln 

211.970 Certified Investigation 

211.980 Chemical Manufacturing Process Unit 

211.990 Choke Loading 

211.995 Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustor 

211.1000 Class II Finish

211.1010 Clean Air Act 

211.1050 Cleaning and Separating Operation 

211.1070 Cleaning Materials 

211.1090 Clear Coating 

211.1110 Clear Topcoat 

211.1120 Clinker 

211.1130 Closed Purge System 

211.1150 Closed Vent System 

211.1170 Coal Refuse 

211.1190 Coating 

211.1210 Coating Applicator 

211.1230 Coating Line 

211.1250 Coating Plant 

211.1270 Coil Coating 

211.1290 Coil Coating Line 

211.1310 Cold Cleaning 

211.1312 Combined Cycle System 

211.1315 Combustion Tuning 

211.1316 Combustion Turbine 

211.1320 Commence Commercial Operation 

211.1324 Commence Operation 

211.1328 Common Stack 

211.1330 Complete Combustion 

211.1350 Component 

211.1370 Concrete Curing Compounds 

211.1390 Concentrated Nitric Acid Manufacturing Process 

211.1410 Condensate 

211.1430 Condensible PM-10 

211.1435 Container Glass 

211.1465 Continuous Automatic Stoking 

211.1467 Continuous Coater 

211.1470 Continuous Process 
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211.1490 Control Device 

211.1510 Control Device Efficiency 

211.1515 Control Period 

211.1520 Conventional Air Spray 

211.1530 Conventional Soybean Crushing Source 

211.1550 Conveyorized Degreasing 

211.1570 Crude Oil 

211.1590 Crude Oil Gathering 

211.1610 Crushing 

211.1630 Custody Transfer 

211.1650 Cutback Asphalt 

211.1670 Daily-Weighted Average VOM Content 

211.1690 Day 

211.1710 Degreaser 

211.1730 Delivery Vessel 

211.1740 Diesel Engine 

211.1745 Digital Printing

211.1750 Dip Coating 

211.1770 Distillate Fuel Oil 

211.1780 Distillation Unit 

211.1790 Drum 

211.1810 Dry Cleaning Operation or Dry Cleaning Facility 

211.1830 Dump-Pit Area 

211.1850 Effective Grate Area 

211.1870 Effluent Water Separator 

211.1875 Elastomeric Materials 

211.1878 Electrical Apparatus Component

211.1880 Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) Shielding 

Coatings 

211.1885 Electronic Component 

211.1890 Electrostatic Bell or Disc Spray 

211.1900 Electrostatic Prep Coat 

211.1910 Electrostatic Spray 

211.1920 Emergency or Standby Unit 

211.1930 Emission Rate 

211.1950 Emission Unit 

211.1970 Enamel 

211.1990 Enclose 

211.2010 End Sealing Compound Coat 
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211.2030 Enhanced Under-the-Cup Fill 

211.2050 Ethanol Blend Gasoline 

211.2070 Excess Air 

211.2080 Excess Emissions 

211.2090 Excessive Release 

211.2110 Existing Grain-Drying Operation (Repealed) 

211.2130 Existing Grain-Handling Operation (Repealed) 

211.2150 Exterior Base Coat 

211.2170 Exterior End Coat 

211.2190 External Floating Roof 

211.2210 Extreme Performance Coating 

211.2230 Fabric Coating 

211.2250 Fabric Coating Line 

211.2270 Federally Enforceable Limitations and Conditions 

211.2285 Feed Mill 

211.2290 Fermentation Time 

211.2300 Fill 

211.2310 Final Repair Coat 

211.2330 Firebox 

211.2350 Fixed-Roof Tank 

211.2355 Flare 

211.2357 Flat Glass 

211.2358 Flat Wood Paneling

211.2359 Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line

211.2360 Flexible Coating 

211.2365 Flexible Operation Unit 

211.2368 Flexible Packaging

211.2370 Flexographic Printing 

211.2390 Flexographic Printing Line 

211.2410 Floating Roof 

211.2420 Fossil Fuel 

211.2425 Fossil Fuel-Fired 

211.2430 Fountain Solution 

211.2450 Freeboard Height 

211.2470 Fuel Combustion Emission Unit or Fuel Combustion Emission Source 

211.2490 Fugitive Particulate Matter 

211.2510 Full Operating Flowrate 

211.2530 Gas Service 

211.2550 Gas/Gas Method 
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211.2570 Gasoline 

211.2590 Gasoline Dispensing Operation or Gasoline Dispensing Facility 

211.2610 Gel Coat 

211.2615 General Work Surface

211.2620 Generator 

211.2625 Glass Melting Furnace 

211.2630 Gloss Reducers 

211.2650 Grain 

211.2670 Grain-Drying Operation 

211.2690 Grain-Handling and Conditioning Operation 

211.2710 Grain-Handling Operation 

211.2730 Green-Tire Spraying 

211.2750 Green Tires 

211.2770 Gross Heating Value 

211.2790 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 

211.2810 Heated Airless Spray 

211.2815 Heat Input 

211.2820 Heat Input Rate 

211.2830 Heatset 

211.2840 Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Line

211.2850 Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Line 

211.2870 Heavy Liquid 

211.2890 Heavy Metals 

211.2910 Heavy Off-Highway Vehicle Products 

211.2930 Heavy Off-Highway Vehicle Products Coating 

211.2950 Heavy Off-Highway Vehicle Products Coating Line 

211.2965 High Precision Optic

211.2970 High Temperature Aluminum Coating 

211.2990 High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) Spray 

211.3010 Hood 

211.3030 Hot Well 

211.3050 Housekeeping Practices 

211.3070 Incinerator 

211.3090 Indirect Heat Transfer 

211.3100 Industrial Boiler 

211.3110 Ink 

211.3130 In-Process Tank 

211.3150 In-Situ Sampling Systems 

211.3170 Interior Body Spray Coat 
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211.3190 Internal-Floating Roof 

211.3210 Internal Transferring Area 

211.3215 Janitorial Cleaning

211.3230 Lacquers 

211.3250 Large Appliance 

211.3270 Large Appliance Coating 

211.3290 Large Appliance Coating Line 

211.3300 Lean-Burn Engine 

211.3305 Letterpress Printing Line

211.3310 Light Liquid 

211.3330 Light-Duty Truck 

211.3350 Light Oil 

211.3355 Lime Kiln 

211.3370 Liquid/Gas Method 

211.3390 Liquid-Mounted Seal 

211.3410 Liquid Service 

211.3430 Liquids Dripping 

211.3450 Lithographic Printing Line 

211.3470 Load-Out Area 

211.3475 Load Shaving Unit 

211.3480 Loading Event 

211.3483 Long Dry Kiln 

211.3485 Long Wet Kiln 

211.3487 Low-NOx Burner 

211.3490 Low Solvent Coating 

211.3500 Lubricating Oil 

211.3510 Magnet Wire 

211.3530 Magnet Wire Coating 

211.3550 Magnet Wire Coating Line 

211.3555 Maintenance Cleaning

211.3570 Major Dump Pit 

211.3590 Major Metropolitan Area (MMA) 

211.3610 Major Population Area (MPA) 

211.3620 Manually Operated Equipment 

211.3630 Manufacturing Process 

211.3650 Marine Terminal 

211.3660 Marine Vessel 

211.3670 Material Recovery Section 

211.3690 Maximum Theoretical Emissions 
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211.3695 Maximum True Vapor Pressure 

211.3705 Medical Device

211.3707 Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

211.3710 Metal Furniture 

211.3730 Metal Furniture Coating 

211.3750 Metal Furniture Coating Line 

211.3770 Metallic Shoe-Type Seal 

211.3780 Mid-Kiln Firing 

211.3790 Miscellaneous Fabricated Product Manufacturing Process 

211.3810 Miscellaneous Formulation Manufacturing Process 

211.3830 Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products 

211.3850 Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Coating 

211.3870 Miscellaneous Metal Parts or Products Coating Line 

211.3890 Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing Process 

211.3910 Mixing Operation 

211.3915 Mobile Equipment 

211.3930 Monitor 

211.3950 Monomer 

211.3960 Motor Vehicles 

211.3965 Motor Vehicle Refinishing 

211.3970 Multiple Package Coating 

211.3980 Nameplate Capacity 

211.3990 New Grain-Drying Operation (Repealed) 

211.4010 New Grain-Handling Operation (Repealed) 

211.4030 No Detectable Volatile Organic Material Emissions 

211.4050 Non-Contact Process Water Cooling Tower 

211.4055 Non-Flexible Coating 

211.4065 Non-Heatset 

211.4067 NOx Trading Program 

211.4070 Offset 

211.4090 One Hundred Percent Acid 

211.4110 One-Turn Storage Space 

211.4130 Opacity 

211.4150 Opaque Stains 

211.4170 Open Top Vapor Degreasing 

211.4190 Open-Ended Valve 

211.4210 Operator of a Gasoline Dispensing Operation or Operator of a Gasoline 

Dispensing Facility 

211.4230 Organic Compound 
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211.4250 Organic Material and Organic Materials 

211.4260 Organic Solvent 

211.4270 Organic Vapor 

211.4280 Other Glass 

211.4290 Oven 

211.4310 Overall Control 

211.4330 Overvarnish 

211.4350 Owner of a Gasoline Dispensing Operation or Owner of a Gasoline Dispensing 

Facility 

211.4370 Owner or Operator 

211.4390 Packaging Rotogravure Printing 

211.4410 Packaging Rotogravure Printing Line 

211.4430 Pail 

211.4450 Paint Manufacturing Source or Paint Manufacturing Plant 

211.4470 Paper Coating 

211.4490 Paper Coating Line 

211.4510 Particulate Matter 

211.4530 Parts Per Million (Volume) or PPM (Vol) 

211.4550 Person 

211.4590 Petroleum 

211.4610 Petroleum Liquid 

211.4630 Petroleum Refinery 

211.4650 Pharmaceutical 

211.4670 Pharmaceutical Coating Operation 

211.4690 Photochemically Reactive Material 

211.4710 Pigmented Coatings 

211.4730 Plant 

211.4740 Plastic Part 

211.4750 Plasticizers 

211.4770 PM-10 

211.4790 Pneumatic Rubber Tire Manufacture 

211.4810 Polybasic Organic Acid Partial Oxidation Manufacturing Process 

211.4830 Polyester Resin Material(s) 

211.4850 Polyester Resin Products Manufacturing Process 

211.4870 Polystyrene Plant 

211.4890 Polystyrene Resin 

211.4910 Portable Grain-Handling Equipment 

211.4930 Portland Cement Manufacturing Process Emission Source 

211.4950 Portland Cement Process or Portland Cement Manufacturing Plant 
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211.4960 Potential Electrical Output Capacity 

211.4970 Potential to Emit 

211.4990 Power Driven Fastener Coating 

211.5010 Precoat 

211.5015 Preheater Kiln 

211.5020 Preheater/Precalciner Kiln 

211.5030 Pressure Release 

211.5050 Pressure Tank 

211.5060 Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve 

211.5061 Pretreatment Wash Primer 

211.5065 Primary Product 

211.5070 Prime Coat 

211.5080 Primer Sealer 

211.5090 Primer Surfacer Coat 

211.5110 Primer Surfacer Operation 

211.5130 Primers 

211.5150 Printing 

211.5170 Printing Line 

211.5185 Process Emission Source 

211.5190 Process Emission Unit 

211.5195 Process Heater 

211.5210 Process Unit 

211.5230 Process Unit Shutdown 

211.5245 Process Vent 

211.5250 Process Weight Rate 

211.5270 Production Equipment Exhaust System 

211.5310 Publication Rotogravure Printing Line 

211.5330 Purged Process Fluid 

211.5335 Radiation Effect Coating

211.5340 Rated Heat Input Capacity 

211.5350 Reactor 

211.5370 Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 

211.5390 Reclamation System 

211.5410 Refiner 

211.5430 Refinery Fuel Gas 

211.5450 Refinery Fuel Gas System 

211.5470 Refinery Unit or Refinery Process Unit 

211.5480 Reflective Argent Coating 

211.5490 Refrigerated Condenser 
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211.5500 Regulated Air Pollutant 

211.5510 Reid Vapor Pressure 

211.5530 Repair 

211.5535 Repair Cleaning

211.5550 Repair Coat 

211.5570 Repaired 

211.5580 Repowering 

211.5585 Research and Development Operation

211.5590 Residual Fuel Oil 

211.5600 Resist Coat 

211.5610 Restricted Area 

211.5630 Retail Outlet 

211.5640 Rich-Burn Engine 

211.5650 Ringelmann Chart 

211.5670 Roadway 

211.5690 Roll Coater 

211.5710 Roll Coating 

211.5730 Roll Printer 

211.5750 Roll Printing 

211.5770 Rotogravure Printing 

211.5790 Rotogravure Printing Line 

211.5810 Safety Relief Valve 

211.5830 Sandblasting 

211.5850 Sanding Sealers 

211.5860 Scientific Instrument

211.5870 Screening 

211.5875 Screen Printing

211.5880 Screen Printing on Paper 

211.5885 Screen Reclamation

211.5890 Sealer 

211.5910 Semi-Transparent Stains 

211.5930 Sensor 

211.5950 Set of Safety Relief Valves 

211.5970 Sheet Basecoat 

211.5980 Sheet-Fed 

211.5990 Shotblasting 

211.6010 Side-Seam Spray Coat 

211.6025 Single Unit Operation 

211.6030 Smoke 
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211.6050 Smokeless Flare 

211.6060 Soft Coat 

211.6070 Solvent 

211.6090 Solvent Cleaning 

211.6110 Solvent Recovery System 

211.6130 Source 

211.6140 Specialty Coatings 

211.6145 Specialty Coatings for Motor Vehicles 

211.6150 Specialty High Gloss Catalyzed Coating 

211.6170 Specialty Leather 

211.6190 Specialty Soybean Crushing Source 

211.6210 Splash Loading 

211.6230 Stack 

211.6250 Stain Coating 

211.6270 Standard Conditions 

211.6290 Standard Cubic Foot (scf) 

211.6310 Start-Up 

211.6330 Stationary Emission Source 

211.6350 Stationary Emission Unit 

211.6355 Stationary Gas Turbine 

211.6360 Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine 

211.6370 Stationary Source 

211.6390 Stationary Storage Tank 

211.6400 Stencil Coat 

211.6405 Sterilization Indicating Ink

211.6410 Storage Tank or Storage Vessel 

211.6420 Strippable Spray Booth Coating 

211.6425 Stripping

211.6430 Styrene Devolatilizer Unit 

211.6450 Styrene Recovery Unit 

211.6470 Submerged Loading Pipe 

211.6490 Substrate 

211.6510 Sulfuric Acid Mist 

211.6530 Surface Condenser 

211.6535 Surface Preparation

211.6540 Surface Preparation Materials 

211.6550 Synthetic Organic Chemical or Polymer Manufacturing Plant 

211.6570 Tablet Coating Operation 

211.6580 Texture Coat 
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211.6590 Thirty-Day Rolling Average 

211.6610 Three-Piece Can 

211.6620 Three or Four Stage Coating System 

211.6630 Through-the-Valve Fill 

211.6650 Tooling Resin 

211.6670 Topcoat 

211.6690 Topcoat Operation 

211.6695 Topcoat System 

211.6710 Touch-Up 

211.6720 Touch-Up Coating 

211.6730 Transfer Efficiency 

211.6750 Tread End Cementing 

211.6770 True Vapor Pressure 

211.6790 Turnaround 

211.6810 Two-Piece Can 

211.6830 Under-the-Cup Fill 

211.6850 Undertread Cementing 

211.6860 Uniform Finish Blender 

211.6870 Unregulated Safety Relief Valve 

211.6880 Vacuum Metallizing 

211.6890 Vacuum Producing System 

211.6910 Vacuum Service 

211.6930 Valves Not Externally Regulated 

211.6950 Vapor Balance System 

211.6970 Vapor Collection System 

211.6990 Vapor Control System 

211.7010 Vapor-Mounted Primary Seal 

211.7030 Vapor Recovery System 

211.7050 Vapor-Suppressed Polyester Resin 

211.7070 Vinyl Coating 

211.7090 Vinyl Coating Line 

211.7110 Volatile Organic Liquid (VOL) 

211.7130 Volatile Organic Material Content (VOMC) 

211.7150 Volatile Organic Material (VOM) or Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 

211.7170 Volatile Petroleum Liquid 

211.7190 Wash Coat 

211.7200 Washoff Operations 

211.7210 Wastewater (Oil/Water) Separator 

211.7230 Weak Nitric Acid Manufacturing Process 
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211.7250 Web 

211.7270 Wholesale Purchase − Consumer 

211.7290 Wood Furniture 

211.7310 Wood Furniture Coating 

211.7330 Wood Furniture Coating Line 

211.7350 Woodworking 

211.7400 Yeast Percentage 

211.APPENDIX A Rule into Section Table 

211.APPENDIX B Section into Rule Table 

AUTHORITY: Implementing Sections 9, 9.1, 9.9 and 10 and authorized by Sections 27 of the 

Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/9, 9.1, 9.9, 10, 27]. 

SOURCE: Adopted as Chapter 2: Air Pollution, Rule 201: Definitions, R71-23, 4 PCB 191, 

filed and effective April 14, 1972; amended in R74-2 and R75-5, 32 PCB 295, at 3 Ill. Reg. 5, p. 

777, effective February 3, 1979; amended in R78-3 and 4, 35 PCB 75 and 243, at 3 Ill. Reg. 30, 

p. 124, effective July 28, 1979; amended in R80-5, at 7 Ill. Reg. 1244, effective January 21, 

1983; codified at 7 Ill. Reg. 13590; amended in R82-1 (Docket A) at 10 Ill. Reg. 12624, effective 

July 7, 1986; amended in R85-21(A) at 11 Ill. Reg. 11747, effective June 29, 1987; amended in 

R86-34 at 11 Ill. Reg. 12267, effective July 10, 1987; amended in R86-39 at 11 Ill. Reg. 20804, 

effective December 14, 1987; amended in R82-14 and R86-37 at 12 Ill. Reg. 787, effective 

December 24, 1987; amended in R86-18 at 12 Ill. Reg. 7284, effective April 8, 1988; amended 

in R86-10 at 12 Ill. Reg. 7621, effective April 11, 1988; amended in R88-23 at 13 Ill. Reg. 

10862, effective June 27, 1989; amended in R89-8 at 13 Ill. Reg. 17457, effective January 1, 

1990; amended in R89-16(A) at 14 Ill. Reg. 9141, effective May 23, 1990; amended in R88-

30(B) at 15 Ill. Reg. 5223, effective March 28, 1991; amended in R88-14 at 15 Ill. Reg. 7901, 

effective May 14, 1991; amended in R91-10 at 15 Ill. Reg. 15564, effective October 11, 1991; 

amended in R91-6 at 15 Ill. Reg. 15673, effective October 14, 1991; amended in R91-22 at 16 

Ill. Reg. 7656, effective May 1, 1992; amended in R91-24 at 16 Ill. Reg. 13526, effective August 

24, 1992; amended in R93-9 at 17 Ill. Reg. 16504, effective September 27, 1993; amended in 

R93-11 at 17 Ill. Reg. 21471, effective December 7, 1993; amended in R93-14 at 18 Ill. Reg. 

1253, effective January 18, 1994; amended in R94-12 at 18 Ill. Reg. 14962, effective September 

21, 1994; amended in R94-14 at 18 Ill. Reg. 15744, effective October 17, 1994; amended in 

R94-15 at 18 Ill. Reg. 16379, effective October 25, 1994; amended in R94-16 at 18 Ill. Reg. 

16929, effective November 15, 1994; amended in R94-21, R94-31 and R94-32 at 19 Ill. Reg. 

6823, effective May 9, 1995; amended in R94-33 at 19 Ill. Reg. 7344, effective May 22, 1995; 

amended in R95-2 at 19 Ill. Reg. 11066, effective July 12, 1995; amended in R95-16 at 19 Ill. 

Reg. 15176, effective October 19, 1995; amended in R96-5 at 20 Ill. Reg. 7590, effective May 
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22, 1996; amended in R96-16 at 21 Ill. Reg. 2641, effective February 7, 1997; amended in R97-

17 at 21 Ill. Reg. 6489, effective May 16, 1997; amended in R97-24 at 21 Ill. Reg. 7695, 

effective June 9, 1997; amended in R96-17 at 21 Ill. Reg. 7856, effective June 17, 1997; 

amended in R97-31 at 22 Ill. Reg. 3497, effective February 2, 1998; amended in R98-17 at 22 Ill. 

Reg. 11405, effective June 22, 1998; amended in R01-9 at 25 Ill. Reg. 108, effective December 

26, 2000; amended in R01-11 at 25 Ill. Reg. 4582, effective March 15, 2001; amended in R01-17 

at 25 Ill. Reg. 5900, effective April 17, 2001; amended in R05-16 at 29 Ill. Reg. 8181, effective 

May 23, 2005; amended in R05-11 at 29 Ill. Reg. 8892, effective June 13, 2005; amended in 

R04-12/20 at 30 Ill. Reg. 9654, effective May 15, 2006; amended in R07-18 at 31 Ill. Reg. 

14254, effective September 25, 2007; amended in R08-6 at 32 Ill. Reg. 1387, effective January 

16, 2008; amended in R07-19 at 33 Ill. Reg. 11982, effective August 6, 2009; amended in R08-

19 at 33 Ill. Reg. 13326, effective August 31, 2009; amended in R10-7 at 34 Ill. Reg. 1391, 

effective January 11, 2010; amended in R10-8 at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010. 

SUBPART B: DEFINITIONS 

Section 211.1000 Class II Finish

"Class II Finish" means a finish that meets the specifications of Voluntary Product Standard PS59-73, as approved by the American National Standards Institute.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.1745 Digital Printing

"Digital Printing" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, the transfer of 

electronic files directly from a computer to an electronically driven output device that prints the 

image directly on the selected media (substrate). Printing using home and office equipment is 

excluded from this definition.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.1878 Electrical Apparatus Component

"Electrical Apparatus Component" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 

219.187, an internal component such as wires, windings, stators, rotors, magnets, contacts, 

relays, energizers, and connections in an apparatus that generates or transmits electrical energy,

including, but not limited to, alternators, generators, transformers, electric motors, cables, and 

circuit breakers, except for the actual cabinet in which the components are housed. Electrical 
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components of graphic arts application equipment and hot-line tools are also included in this 

category.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.1885 Electronic Component 

"Electronic Component" means, for the purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.182(f), and 

219.182(f), 218.187, and 219.187, all portions of an electronic assembly, including, but not 

limited to, circuit board assemblies, printed wire assemblies, printed circuit boards, soldered 

joints, ground wires, bus bars, and associated electronic component manufacturing equipment 

such as screens and filters, except for the actual cabinet in which the components are housed. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2358 Flat Wood Paneling 

"Flat Wood Paneling" means natural finish hardwood plywood panels, hardwood panels with 

Class II finishes, tileboard, exterior siding, and printed interior panels made of hardwood, 

plywood, or thin particleboard.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2359 Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line

"Flat Wood Paneling Coating Line" means a coating line in which any protective, decorative, or 

functional coating is applied to flat wood paneling. 

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2368 Flexible Packaging

"Flexible Packaging" means any package or part of a package, the shape of which 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. Shrink-wrap labels or wrappers (but not self-adhesive labels) 

printed on or in-line with a flexible packaging printing press are also considered to be flexible 

packaging. Flexible packaging does not include folding cartons, gift wraps, hot stamp foils, wall 

coverings, vinyl products, decorative laminates, floor coverings, or tissue products.
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(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2615 General Work Surface

"General Work Surface" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an area 

of a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility where solvent cleaning is 

performed on work surfaces, but for which cleaning specifications are not required to be 

maintained in accordance with criteria and procedures established to meet requirements of the 

United States Food and Drug Administration and/or other applicable regulatory agencies with 

authority over manufacturing operations for medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals. General 

work surfaces shall not include items defined under "Janitorial Cleaning".

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2830 Heatset 

"Heatset" means a class of lithography or letterpress that which requires a heated dryer to 

solidify the printing inks. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2840 Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Line

"Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Line" means a letterpress printing line in which a continuous 

roll of substrate is fed through the printing press and an oven is used to solidify the printing inks.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.2965 High Precision Optic

"High Precision Optic" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an 

optical element used in an electro-optical device that is designed to sense, detect, or transmit 

light energy, including specific wavelengths of light energy and changes in light energy levels.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.3215 Janitorial Cleaning
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"Janitorial Cleaning" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, the 

cleaning of building or facility components, including, but not limited to, floors, ceilings, walls, 

windows, doors, stairs, bathrooms, furnishings, and exterior surfaces of office equipment, and 

excludes the cleaning of work areas where manufacturing or repair activity is performed. 

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.3305 Letterpress Printing Line

"Letterpress Printing Line" means a web or sheetfed printing line that does not constitute a 

flexographic printing line, in which the image area is raised relative to the non-image area and 

the ink is transferred to the substrate directly from the image surface. 

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.3555 Maintenance Cleaning

"Maintenance Cleaning" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a 

solvent cleaning operation or activity carried out to ensure that general work areas where 

manufacturing or repair activity is performed remain clean, and to clean tools, machinery, molds, 

forms, jigs, and equipment. This definition does not include the cleaning of coatings, adhesives, 

or ink application equipment.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.3705 Medical Device

"Medical Device" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an instrument, 

apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent or other similar article, 

including any component or accessory, that meets one or more of the following conditions:

a) it is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, 

mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease; 

b) it is intended to affect the structure or any function of the body; or

c) it is defined in the National Formulary or the United States Pharmacopeia, or any 

supplement to them.
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(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.3707 Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

"Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 

218.187 and 219.187, the collection of equipment and activities to prepare, utilize, maintain, and 

repair work areas, in order to accomplish one or more steps in preparing a medical device or 

pharmaceutical for its intended use. Manufacturing is typically, but not always, conducted in 

accordance with criteria and procedures established to meet requirements of the United States 

Food and Drug Administration and/or other applicable regulatory agencies with authority over 

manufacturing operations for global sales of medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals. Work 

areas and equipment shall include all machinery, tools, equipment, rooms, tables, countertops, 

and facilities for maintaining employee health and safety that are subject to such criteria and 

procedures.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.4065 Non-Heatset 

"Non-heatset" means a class of lithography or letterpress that which does not require a heated 

dryer to solidify the printing inks. Ultraviolet-cured and electron beam-cured inks are considered 

non-heatset. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5335 Radiation Effect Coating

"Radiation Effect Coating" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a 

coating or coating system engineered to interact, through absorption or reflection, with specific 

regions of the electromagnetic energy spectrum, such as the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, or 

microwave regions. Uses include, but are not limited to, lightning strike protection, 

electromagnetic pulse protection, and radar avoidance. Coatings that have been designated 

"classified" by the Department of Defense are not included in this definition.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5535 Repair Cleaning
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"Repair Cleaning" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a solvent 

cleaning operation or activity carried out during a repair process.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5585 Research and Development Operation

"Research and Development Operation" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 

219.187, an operation whose purpose is for research and development of new processes and 

products, that is conducted under the close supervision of technically trained personnel, and that 

is not involved in the manufacture of final or intermediate products for commercial purposes, 

except in a de minimis manner. 

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5860 Scientific Instrument

"Scientific Instrument" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an 

instrument, including the components, assemblies, and subassemblies used in their manufacture, 

and associated accessories and reagents that are used for the detection, measurement, analysis, 

separation, synthesis, or sequencing of various compounds.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5875 Screen Printing

"Screen Printing" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a process in 

which the printing ink passes through a taut screen or fabric to which a refined form of stencil 

has been applied. The stencil openings determine the form and dimensions of the imprint.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.5885 Screen Reclamation

"Screen Reclamation" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, a solvent 

cleaning activity carried out in a screen printing operation in which the screen is completely 

cleaned and the stencil removed for recycling or reuse of the screen for other production runs.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 
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Section 211.6405 Sterilization Indicating Ink

"Sterilization Indicating Ink" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, an 

ink that changes color to indicate that sterilization has occurred. Such ink is used to monitor the 

sterilization of medical instruments, autoclave efficiency, and the thermal processing of foods for 

prevention of spoilage.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.6425 Stripping

"Stripping" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, the removal of cured 

coatings, cured inks, or cured adhesives. 

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.6535 Surface Preparation

"Surface Preparation" means, for purposes of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218.187 and 219.187, the 

removal of contaminants such as dust, soil, oil, and grease prior to coating, adhesive, or ink 

applications.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 211.7290 Wood Furniture 

"Wood furniture" means room furnishings, including cabinets (kitchen, bath and vanity), tables, 

chairs, beds, sofas, shutters, art objects, wood paneling other than flat wood paneling, wood 

flooring and any other coated furnishings made of wood, wood composition or fabricated wood 

materials. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9069, effective June 25, 2010) 
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1) Heading of the Part: Organic Material Emission Standards and Limitations for the 

Chicago Area 

2) Code Citation: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 218 

3) Section Numbers: Adopted Action: 

218.106 Amend 

218.181 Amend 

218.187 New 

218.204 Amend 

218.205 Amend 

218.207 Amend 

218.210 Amend 

218.211 Amend 

218.212 Amend 

218.217 Amend 

218.401 Amend 

218.402 Amend 

218.403 Amend 

218.404 Amend 

218.405 Amend 

218.406 Repeal 

218.407 Amend 

218.408 Repeal 

218.409 Amend 

218.410 Amend 

218.411 Amend 

218.412 New 

218.413 New 

218.415 New 

218.416 New 

218.417 New 

4) Statutory Authority: Implementing Section 10 and authorized by Sections 27 and 28 of 

the Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/10, 27, 28] 

5) Effective Date of Amendments: June 25, 2010 

6) Does this rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No 
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7) Do these amendments contain incorporations by reference? No 

8) The adopted amendments, including any material incorporated by reference, are on file in 

the Board's Chicago office at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, 

Suite 11-500, and are available there for public inspection. 

9) Notice of Proposal Published in Illinois Register: 34 Ill. Reg. 1791; February 5, 2010 

10) Has JCAR issued a Statement of Objection to these amendments? No 

11) Differences between proposal and final version: In proceeding from its first notice 

proposal to final adoption in this docket, the Board made changes proposed by the Illinois 

Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) and by consultants with Mostardi Platt 

Environmental (Mostardi Platt). 

1) In response to an Agency first notice comment filed February 17, 2010, the Board 

made clarifying non-substantive changes to Sections 218.187(a)(1) and 

218.205(b)(1); corrected cross-references as necessitated by the re-formatting of 

Section 218.401(c)(1); and struck language in Sections 218.404(b)(1)(B) and 

(d)(1)(D) as addressed in a previous Agency motion to amend its original 

rulemaking proposal. The stricken text referred to the "instrument" by which the 

owner or operator "measured" the volume. 

2) In response to a comment by consultants with Mostardi Platt filed on April 9, 

2010, and reflecting the Agency's concurrence in a comment filed April 26, 2010, 

the Board extended the Agency's original May 1, 2010 compliance date to August 

1, 2010. In a comment filed on April 30, 2010, the Agency clarified that it had 

not proposed to extend the April 2, 2011 compliance date in provisions addressing 

industrial cleaning solvents. 

The Board's opinion and order adopting these rules addresses changes made by the Board 

in proceeding from first notice to final adoption. See Reasonably Available Control 

Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material Emissions from Group II Consumer & 

Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 211, 218, and 219, 

R10-8 (June 17, 2010). Copies of the Board's opinions and orders may be requested from 

the Clerk of the Board at the address listed in #8 above or by calling 312/814-3620. 

Please refer to the Board docket number R10-8 in your request. The Board's opinion and 

order is also available through the Board's Web site (www.ipcb.state.il.us). 
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12) Have all the changes agreed upon by the agency and JCAR been made as indicated in the 

agreements letter issued by JCAR? Yes 

13) Will these amendments replace any emergency amendments currently in effect? No 

14) Are there any amendments pending on this Part? Yes 

Section Numbers: Proposed Action: Illinois Register Citation: 

218.105 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.106 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.112 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.204 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.205 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.207 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.208 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.210 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.211 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.212 Amend 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.219 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.890 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.891 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.892 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.894 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.900 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.901 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.902 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.903 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

218.904 New 34 Ill. Reg. 4335; April 2, 2010 

15) Summary and Purpose of Amendments: For a more detailed description of this 

rulemaking, please see the Board's June 17, 2010, opinion and order. Reasonably 

Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material Emissions from 

Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. 

Code 211, 218, and 219, R10-8 (June 17, 2010). The Illinois Environmental Protection 

Agency (Agency) filed this rulemaking proposal to meet Illinois' obligation to submit a 

State Implementation Plan addressing requirements under Sections 172 and 182 of the 

federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., for sources of volatile organic material 

emissions in areas designated as nonattainment with respect to the ozone National 
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Ambient Air Quality Standard. The United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(USEPA) issued Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) for the following Group II 

Consumer and Commercial Product Categories: industrial cleaning solvents, flat wood 

paneling coatings, flexible packaging printing materials, lithographic printing materials, 

and letterpress printing materials. In the CTGs, the USEPA recommended measures that 

it believes constitute reasonably available control technology for those product 

categories. The Agency proposed to amend Part 218 to implement such 

recommendations for the Chicago nonattainment area. 

16) Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be directed to: 

Timothy J. Fox 

Illinois Pollution Control Board 

100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 11-500 

Chicago, IL 60601 

312/814-6085 

foxt@ipcb.state.il.us 

Copies of the Board's opinions and orders may be requested from the Clerk of the Board 

at the address listed in #8 above or by calling 312/814-3620. Please refer to the Docket 

number R10-8 in your request. The Board order is also available from the Board's Web 

site (www.ipcb.state.il.us). 

The full text of the Adopted Amendments begins on the next page: 
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TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION 

CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

SUBCHAPTER c: EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND 

LIMITATIONS FOR STATIONARY SOURCES 

PART 218 

ORGANIC MATERIAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND 

LIMITATIONS FOR THE CHICAGO AREA 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 

218.100 Introduction 

218.101 Savings Clause 

218.102 Abbreviations and Conversion Factors 

218.103 Applicability 

218.104 Definitions 

218.105 Test Methods and Procedures 

218.106 Compliance Dates 

218.107 Operation of Afterburners 

218.108 Exemptions, Variations, and Alternative Means of Control or Compliance 

Determinations 

218.109 Vapor Pressure of Volatile Organic Liquids 

218.110 Vapor Pressure of Organic Material or Solvent 

218.111 Vapor Pressure of Volatile Organic Material 

218.112 Incorporations by Reference 

218.113 Monitoring for Negligibly-Reactive Compounds 

218.114 Compliance with Permit Conditions 

SUBPART B: ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM STORAGE 

AND LOADING OPERATIONS 

Section 

218.119 Applicability for VOL 

218.120 Control Requirements for Storage Containers of VOL 

218.121 Storage Containers of VPL 

218.122 Loading Operations 

218.123 Petroleum Liquid Storage Tanks 
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218.124 External Floating Roofs 

218.125 Compliance Dates 

218.126 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

218.127 Testing VOL Operations 

218.128 Monitoring VOL Operations 

218.129 Recordkeeping and Reporting for VOL Operations 

SUBPART C: ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 

Section 

218.141 Separation Operations 

218.142 Pumps and Compressors 

218.143 Vapor Blowdown 

218.144 Safety Relief Valves 

SUBPART E: SOLVENT CLEANING 

Section 

218.181 Solvent Cleaning Degreasing Operationsin General 

218.182 Cold Cleaning 

218.183 Open Top Vapor Degreasing 

218.184 Conveyorized Degreasing 

218.185 Compliance Schedule (Repealed) 

218.186 Test Methods 

218.187 Other Industrial Solvent Cleaning Operations

SUBPART F: COATING OPERATIONS 

Section 

218.204 Emission Limitations 

218.205 Daily-Weighted Average Limitations 

218.206 Solids Basis Calculation 

218.207 Alternative Emission Limitations 

218.208 Exemptions from Emission Limitations 

218.209 Exemption from General Rule on Use of Organic Material 

218.210 Compliance Schedule 

218.211 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

218.212 Cross-Line Averaging to Establish Compliance for Coating Lines 

218.213 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Cross-Line Averaging Participating Coating 
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Lines 

218.214 Changing Compliance Methods 

218.215 Wood Furniture Coating Averaging Approach 

218.216 Wood Furniture Coating Add-On Control Use 

218.217 Wood Furniture Coating and Flat Wood Paneling coating Work Practice 

Standards 

218.218 Work Practice Standards for Paper Coatings, Metal Furniture Coatings, and Large 

Appliance Coatings 

SUBPART G: USE OF ORGANIC MATERIAL 

Section 

218.301 Use of Organic Material 

218.302 Alternative Standard 

218.303 Fuel Combustion Emission Units 

218.304 Operations with Compliance Program 

SUBPART H: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 

Section 

218.401 Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing 

218.402 Applicability 

218.403 Compliance Schedule 

218.404 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

218.405 Lithographic Printing: Applicability 

218.406 Provisions Applying to Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Prior to March 

15, 1996 (Repealed)

218.407 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Lithographic Printing Lines 

On and After March 15, 1996 

218.408 Compliance Schedule for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996 

(Repealed)

218.409 Testing for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996 

218.410 Monitoring Requirements for Lithographic Printing 

218.411 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Lithographic Printing 

218.412 Letterpress Printing Lines: Applicability

218.413 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

218.415 Testing for Letterpress Printing Lines

218.416 Monitoring Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

218.417 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Letterpress Printing Lines
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SUBPART Q: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL 

AND POLYMER MANUFACTURING PLANT 

Section 

218.421 General Requirements 

218.422 Inspection Program Plan for Leaks 

218.423 Inspection Program for Leaks 

218.424 Repairing Leaks 

218.425 Recordkeeping for Leaks 

218.426 Report for Leaks 

218.427 Alternative Program for Leaks 

218.428 Open-Ended Valves 

218.429 Standards for Control Devices 

218.430 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

218.431 Applicability 

218.432 Control Requirements 

218.433 Performance and Testing Requirements 

218.434 Monitoring Requirements 

218.435 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 

218.436 Compliance Date 

SUBPART R: PETROLEUM REFINING AND 

RELATED INDUSTRIES; ASPHALT MATERIALS 

Section 

218.441 Petroleum Refinery Waste Gas Disposal 

218.442 Vacuum Producing Systems 

218.443 Wastewater (Oil/Water) Separator 

218.444 Process Unit Turnarounds 

218.445 Leaks: General Requirements 

218.446 Monitoring Program Plan for Leaks 

218.447 Monitoring Program for Leaks 

218.448 Recordkeeping for Leaks 

218.449 Reporting for Leaks 

218.450 Alternative Program for Leaks 

218.451 Sealing Device Requirements 

218.452 Compliance Schedule for Leaks 

218.453 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 
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SUBPART S: RUBBER AND MISCELLANEOUS PLASTIC PRODUCTS 

Section 

218.461 Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires 

218.462 Green Tire Spraying Operations 

218.463 Alternative Emission Reduction Systems 

218.464 Emission Testing 

218.465 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

218.466 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

SUBPART T: PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING 

Section 

218.480 Applicability 

218.481 Control of Reactors, Distillation Units, Crystallizers, Centrifuges and Vacuum 

Dryers 

218.482 Control of Air Dryers, Production Equipment Exhaust Systems and Filters 

218.483 Material Storage and Transfer 

218.484 In-Process Tanks 

218.485 Leaks 

218.486 Other Emission Units 

218.487 Testing 

218.488 Monitoring for Air Pollution Control Equipment 

218.489 Recordkeeping for Air Pollution Control Equipment 

SUBPART V: BATCH OPERATIONS AND AIR OXIDATION PROCESSES 

Section 

218.500 Applicability for Batch Operations 

218.501 Control Requirements for Batch Operations 

218.502 Determination of Uncontrolled Total Annual Mass Emissions and Average Flow 

Rate Values for Batch Operations 

218.503 Performance and Testing Requirements for Batch Operations 

218.504 Monitoring Requirements for Batch Operations 

218.505 Reporting and Recordkeeping for Batch Operations 

218.506 Compliance Date 

218.520 Emission Limitations for Air Oxidation Processes 

218.521 Definitions (Repealed) 
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218.522 Savings Clause 

218.523 Compliance 

218.524 Determination of Applicability 

218.525 Emission Limitations for Air Oxidation Processes 

218.526 Testing and Monitoring 

218.527 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

SUBPART W: AGRICULTURE 

Section 

218.541 Pesticide Exception 

SUBPART X: CONSTRUCTION 

Section 

218.561 Architectural Coatings 

218.562 Paving Operations 

218.563 Cutback Asphalt 

SUBPART Y: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION 

Section 

218.581 Bulk Gasoline Plants 

218.582 Bulk Gasoline Terminals 

218.583 Gasoline Dispensing Operations – Storage Tank Filling Operations 

218.584 Gasoline Delivery Vessels 

218.585 Gasoline Volatility Standards 

218.586 Gasoline Dispensing Operations – Motor Vehicle Fueling Operations 

SUBPART Z: DRY CLEANERS 

Section 

218.601 Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners (Repealed) 

218.602 Applicability (Repealed) 

218.603 Leaks (Repealed) 

218.604 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

218.605 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

218.606 Exception to Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

218.607 Standards for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 
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218.608 Operating Practices for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 

218.609 Program for Inspection and Repair of Leaks 

218.610 Testing and Monitoring 

218.611 Applicability for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 

218.612 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

218.613 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

SUBPART AA: PAINT AND INK MANUFACTURING 

Section 

218.620 Applicability 

218.621 Exemption for Waterbase Material and Heatset-Offset Ink 

218.623 Permit Conditions (Repealed) 

218.624 Open-Top Mills, Tanks, Vats or Vessels 

218.625 Grinding Mills 

218.626 Storage Tanks 

218.628 Leaks 

218.630 Clean Up 

218.636 Compliance Schedule 

218.637 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

SUBPART BB: POLYSTYRENE PLANTS 

Section 

218.640 Applicability 

218.642 Emissions Limitation at Polystyrene Plants 

218.644 Emissions Testing 

SUBPART CC: POLYESTER RESIN PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PROCESS 

Section 

218.660 Applicability 

218.666 Control Requirements 

218.667 Compliance Schedule 

218.668 Testing 

218.670 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Exempt Emission Units 

218.672 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Subject Emission Units 

SUBPART DD: AEROSOL CAN FILLING 
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Section 

218.680 Applicability 

218.686 Control Requirements 

218.688 Testing 

218.690 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Exempt Emission Units 

218.692 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Subject Emission Units 

SUBPART FF: BAKERY OVENS (REPEALED) 

Section 

218.720 Applicability (Repealed) 

218.722 Control Requirements (Repealed) 

218.726 Testing (Repealed) 

218.727 Monitoring (Repealed) 

218.728 Recordkeeping and Reporting (Repealed) 

218.729 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

218.730 Certification (Repealed) 

SUBPART GG: MARINE TERMINALS 

Section 

218.760 Applicability 

218.762 Control Requirements 

218.764 Compliance Certification 

218.766 Leaks 

218.768 Testing and Monitoring 

218.770 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

SUBPART HH: MOTOR VEHICLE REFINISHING 

Section 

218.780 Emission Limitations 

218.782 Alternative Control Requirements 

218.784 Equipment Specifications 

218.786 Surface Preparation Materials 

218.787 Work Practices 

218.788 Testing 

218.789 Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Control Devices 
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218.790 General Recordkeeping and Reporting (Repealed) 

218.791 Compliance Date 

218.792 Registration 

218.875 Applicability of Subpart BB (Renumbered) 

218.877 Emissions Limitation at Polystyrene Plants (Renumbered) 

218.879 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

218.881 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

218.883 Special Requirements for Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

218.886 Emissions Testing (Renumbered) 

SUBPART PP: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED PRODUCT 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

Section 

218.920 Applicability 

218.923 Permit Conditions (Repealed) 

218.926 Control Requirements 

218.927 Compliance Schedule 

218.928 Testing 

218.929 Cementable and Dress or Performance Shoe Leather 

SUBPART QQ: MISCELLANEOUS FORMULATION 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

Section 

218.940 Applicability 

218.943 Permit Conditions (Repealed) 

218.946 Control Requirements 

218.947 Compliance Schedule 

218.948 Testing 

SUBPART RR: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

Section 

218.960 Applicability 

218.963 Permit Conditions (Repealed) 

218.966 Control Requirements 

218.967 Compliance Schedule 
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218.968 Testing 

SUBPART TT: OTHER EMISSION UNITS 

Section 

218.980 Applicability 

218.983 Permit Conditions (Repealed) 

218.986 Control Requirements 

218.987 Compliance Schedule 

218.988 Testing 

SUBPART UU: RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 

Section 

218.990 Exempt Emission Units 

218.991 Subject Emission Units 

218.APPENDIX A List of Chemicals Defining Synthetic Organic Chemical and Polymer 

Manufacturing 

218.APPENDIX B VOM Measurement Techniques for Capture Efficiency (Repealed) 

218.APPENDIX C Reference Methods and Procedures 

218.APPENDIX D Coefficients for the Total Resource Effectiveness Index (TRE) Equation 

218.APPENDIX E List of Affected Marine Terminals 

218.APPENDIX G TRE Index Measurements for SOCMI Reactors and Distillation Units 

218.APPENDIX H Baseline VOM Content Limitations for Subpart F, Section 218.212 

Cross-Line Averaging 

AUTHORITY: Implementing Section 10 and authorized by Sections 27, 28, and 28.5 of the 

Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/10, 27, 28, and 28.5]. 

SOURCE: Adopted at R91-7 at 15 Ill. Reg. 12231, effective August 16, 1991; amended in R91-

24 at 16 Ill. Reg. 13564, effective August 24, 1992; amended in R91-28 and R91-30 at 16 Ill. 

Reg. 13864, effective August 24, 1992; amended in R93-9 at 17 Ill. Reg. 16636, effective 

September 27, 1993; amended in R93-14 at 18 Ill. Reg. 1945, effective January 24, 1994; 

amended in R94-12 at 18 Ill. Reg. 14973, effective September 21, 1994; amended in R94-15 at 

18 Ill. Reg. 16392, effective October 25, 1994; amended in R94-16 at 18 Ill. Reg. 16950, 

effective November 15, 1994; amended in R94-21, R94-31 and R94-32 at 19 Ill. Reg. 6848, 

effective May 9, 1995; amended in R94-33 at 19 Ill. Reg. 7359, effective May 22, 1995; 
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amended in R96-13 at 20 Ill. Reg. 14428, effective October 17, 1996; amended in R97-24 at 21 

Ill. Reg. 7708, effective June 9, 1997; amended in R97-31 at 22 Ill. Reg. 3556, effective 

February 2, 1998; amended in R98-16 at 22 Ill. Reg. 14282, effective July 16, 1998; amended in 

R02-20 at 27 Ill. Reg. 7283, effective April 8, 2003; amended in R04-12/20 at 30 Ill. Reg. 9684, 

effective May 15, 2006; amended in R06-21 at 31 Ill. Reg. 7086, effective April 30, 2007; 

amended in R08-8 at 32 Ill. Reg. 14874, effective August 26, 2008; amended in R10-10 at 34 Ill. 

Reg. 5330, effective March 23, 2010; amended in R10-8 at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 

2010. 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 218.106 Compliance Dates 

a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section or as otherwise provided in a specific 

Subpart of this Part, compliance with the requirements of all rules is required by 

July 1, 1991, or September 1, 1991, for all sources located in Cook, DuPage, 

Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will Counties, consistent with the appropriate 

provisions of Section 218.103 of this Subpart. 

b) Except as otherwise provided in this Section or as otherwise provided in a specific 

Subpart of this Part, compliance with the requirements of this Part is required by 

November 15, 1993, for all sources located in Aux Sable Township or Goose 

Lake Township in Grundy County, or in Oswego Township in Kendall County. 

c) All emission units which meet the applicability requirements of Sections 

218.402(a)(2), 218.611(b), 218.620(b), 218.660(a), 218.680(a), 218.920(b), 

218.940(b), 218.960(b) or 218.980(b) of this Part, including emission units at 

sources which are excluded from the applicability criteria of Sections 

218.402(a)(1), 218.611(a), 218.620(a), 218.920(a), 218.940(a), 218.960(a), or 

218.980(a) of this Part by virtue of permit conditions or other enforceable means, 

must comply with the requirements of Subparts H, Z, AA, CC, DD, PP, QQ, RR 

or TT of this Part, respectively, by March 15, 1995. Any owner or operator of an 

emission unit which has already met the applicability requirements of Sections 

218.402(a)(1), 218.611(a), 218.620(a), 218.920(a), 218.940(a), 218.960(a) 

218.980(a) of this Part on or by the effective date of this subsection is required to 

comply with all compliance dates or schedules found in Sections 218.106(a) or 

218.106(b), as applicable. 

d) Any owner or operator of a source with an emission unit subject to the 
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requirements of Section 218.204(m)(2) or (m)(3) of this Part shall comply with 

those requirements by March 25, 1995. 

e) Any owner or operator of a source subject to the requirements of Section 

218.204(c)(2), 218.204(g)(2), or 218.204(h)(2) of this Part shall comply with the 

applicable requirements in the applicable subsections, as well as all applicable 

requirements in Sections 218.205 through 218.214 and 218.218, by May 1, 2011.

f) Any owner or operator of a source subject to the requirements of Section 

218.204(p) of this Part shall comply with the requirements in Section 218.204(p), 

as well as all applicable requirements in Sections 218.205 through 218.211, 

218.214, and 218.217 by August 1, 2010.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

SUBPART E: SOLVENT CLEANING 

Section 218.181 Solvent Cleaning Degreasing Operationsin General 

The requirements of Sections 218.182, 218.183, 218.184, and 218.186 of this Subpart shall apply 

to all cold cleaning, open top vapor degreasing, and conveyorized degreasing operations which 

use volatile organic materials. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.187 Other Industrial Solvent Cleaning Operations

a) Applicability. On and after April 1, 2011:

1) Except as provided in subsection (a)(2) of this Section, the requirements of

this Section shall apply to all cleaning operations that use organic 

materials at sources that emit a total of 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more of 

VOM from cleaning operations at the source, in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment. For purposes of this Section, "cleaning 

operation" means the process of cleaning products, product components, 

tools, equipment, or general work areas during production, repair,

maintenance, or servicing, including but not limited to spray gun cleaning, 

spray booth cleaning, large and small manufactured components cleaning, 
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parts cleaning, equipment cleaning, line cleaning, floor cleaning, and tank 

cleaning, at sources with emission units; 

2) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this Section:

A) The following cleaning operations shall be exempt from the 

requirements of subsections (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of this 

Section: 

i) Cleaning operations subject to the limitations in Sections 

218.182, 218.183, or 218.184;

ii) Janitorial cleaning;

iii) Stripping of cured coatings, inks, or adhesives, including 

screen reclamation activities;

iv) Cleaning operations in printing pre-press areas, including 

the cleaning of film processors, color scanners, plate 

processors, film cleaning, and plate cleaning;

B) Cleaning operations for emission units within the following source 

categories shall be exempt from the requirements of subsections 

(b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of this Section: 

i) Aerospace coating;

ii) Flexible package printing;

iii) Lithographic printing;

iv) Letterpress printing;

v) Flat wood paneling coating;

vi) Large appliance coating;

vii) Metal furniture coating;
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viii) Paper, film, and foil coating;

ix) Wood furniture coating;

x) Shipbuilding and repair coating;

xi) Plastic parts coating;

xii) Miscellaneous metal parts coating;

xiii) Fiberglass boat manufacturing;

xiv) Miscellaneous industrial adhesives; and

xv) Auto and light-duty truck assembly coating;

C) The following cleaning operations shall be exempt from the 

requirements of subsections (b), (c), (f), and (g) of this Section: 

i) Cleaning of solar cells, laser hardware, scientific 

instruments, and high-precision optics;

ii) Cleaning conducted as part of performance laboratory tests 

on coatings, adhesives, or inks; research and development 

operations; or laboratory tests in quality assurance 

laboratories;

iii) Cleaning of paper-based gaskets and clutch assemblies 

where rubber is bonded to metal by means of an adhesive;

iv) Cleaning of cotton swabs to remove cottonseed oil before 

cleaning of high-precision optics;

v) Cleaning of medical device and pharmaceutical 

manufacturing facilities using no more than 1.5 gallons per 

day of solvents;

vi) Cleaning of adhesive application equipment used for thin 

metal laminating;
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vii) Cleaning of electronic or electrical cables;

viii) Touch-up cleaning performed on printed circuit boards 

where surface mounted devices have already been attached;

ix) Cleaning of coating and adhesive application processes 

utilized to manufacture transdermal drug delivery products 

using no more than three gallons per day of ethyl acetate;

x) Cleaning of application equipment used to apply coatings 

on satellites and radiation effect coatings;

xi) Cleaning of application equipment used to apply solventborne fluoropolymer coatings;

xii) Cleaning of ultraviolet or electron beam adhesive 

application;

xiii) Cleaning of sterilization indicating ink application 

equipment if the facility uses no more than 1.5 gallons per 

day of solvents for such cleaning;

xiv) Cleaning of metering rollers, dampening rollers, and 

printing plates; 

xv) Cleaning of numismatic dies; and

xvi) Cleaning operations associated with digital printing.

b) Material and Control Requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 

this Section shall perform any cleaning operation subject to this Section unless the 

owner or operator meets the requirements in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3): 

1) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solutions (minus water and any 

compounds that are specifically exempted from the definitions of VOM) 

does not exceed the following emissions limitations:

A) Product cleaning during manufacturing 
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process or surface preparation for coating, 

adhesive, or ink application:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Electrical apparatus components

and electronic components 0.10 0.83

ii) Medical device and pharmaceutical

manufacturing

0.80 6.7

B) Repair and maintenance cleaning:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Electrical apparatus components

and electronic components

0.10 0.83

ii) Medical device and pharmaceutical

manufacturing tools, equipment, 

and machinery

0.80 6.7

iii) Medical device and pharmaceutical 

manufacturing general work 

surfaces

0.60 5.0

C) Cleaning of ink application equipment:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Rotogravure printing that does not 

print flexible packaging

0.10 0.83

ii) Screen printing 0.50 4.2

iii) Ultraviolet ink and electron beam 

ink application equipment, except 

screen printing

0.65 5.4

iv) Flexographic printing that does not 

print flexible packaging

0.10 0.83
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 kg/1 lb/gal

D) All other cleaning operations not 0.050 0.42

subject to a specific limitation in 

subsections (b)(1)(A) through 

(b)(1)(C) of this Section

2) The composite vapor pressure of each as-used cleaning solution used does 

not exceed 8.0 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF); or

3) An afterburner or carbon adsorber is installed and operated that reduces 

VOM emissions from the subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent 

overall. The owner or operator may use an emissions control system other 

than an afterburner or carbon adsorber if such device reduces VOM 

emissions from the subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent 

overall, the owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing 

appropriate monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, 

and operating parameters for such control device, and such plan is 

approved by the Agency and USEPA within federally enforceable permit 

conditions. 

c) The owner or operator of a subject source shall demonstrate compliance with this 

Section by using the applicable test methods and procedures specified in 

subsection (g) of this Section and by complying with the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements specified in subsection (e) of this Section.

d) Operating Requirements. The owner or operator of a source subject to the 

requirements of this Section shall comply with the following for each subject 

cleaning operation: 

1) Cover open containers and properly cover and store applicators 

used to apply cleaning solvents;

2) Minimize air circulation around the cleaning operation;

3) Dispose of all used cleaning solutions, cleaning towels, and applicators 

used to apply cleaning solvents in closed containers;

4) Utilize equipment practices that minimize emissions.
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e) Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

1) The owner or operator of a source exempt from the limitations of this 

Section because of the criteria in Section 218.187(a)(1) of this Subpart 

shall comply with the following:

A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that the source is exempt from the 

requirements of this Section because of the criteria in 

Section 218.187(a)(1);

ii) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from cleaning operations at the source never equal or 

exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment;

B) Notify the Agency of any record that shows that the combined 

emissions of VOM from cleaning operations at the source ever 

equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment, within 30 days after the event occurs. 

2) All sources subject to the requirements of this Section shall:

A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that all subject cleaning operations are in 

compliance with the requirements of this Section;

ii) Identification of each subject cleaning operation and each 

VOM-containing cleaning solution used as of the date of 

certification in such operation;

iii) If complying with the emissions control system 

requirement, what type of emissions control system will be 

used;
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iv) Initial documentation that each subject cleaning operation 

will comply with the applicable limitation, including copies 

of manufacturer's specifications, test results (if any), 

formulation data, and calculations;

v) Identification of the methods that will be used to

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable 

limitations;

vi) A description of the practices and procedures that the 

source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

limitations in Section 218.187(d); and

vii) A description of each cleaning operation exempt pursuant 

to Section 218.187(a)(2), if any, and a listing of the 

emission units on which the exempt cleaning operation is 

performed;

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance between subsections (b)(1) or (b)(2) and subsection 

(b)(3) of this Section, notify the Agency in writing of such change. 

The notification shall include a demonstration of compliance with 

the newly applicable subsection; 

3) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(1) of this Section shall collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used: 

A) For each cleaning solution that is prepared at the source with 

automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution;

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 
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constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM);

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution;

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with

supporting calculations; and

vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks;

B) For each batch of cleaning solution that is not prepared at the 

source with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) Date, time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification of the batch;

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution;

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are not 

prepared at the site but are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer's specifications for VOM content may be 

used if such manufacturer's specifications are based on 

results of tests of the VOM content conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Section 218.105(a) of 

this Part;
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4) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(2) of this Section shall collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used:

A) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

B) Date, time of preparation, and each subsequent modification of the 

batch;

C) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial vapor 

pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in accordance

with the applicable methods and procedures specified in Section 

218.110 of this Part;

D) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare the asused cleaning solution; and

E) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with the applicable 

methods and procedures specified in Section 218.110 of this Part;

5) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(3) of this Section shall comply with the following:

A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, and upon initial start-up of a new emissions control 

system, include in the certification required by subsection (e)(3) of 

this Section a declaration that the monitoring equipment required 

under Section 218.187(f) of this Subpart has been properly 

installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications;

B) If testing of an emissions control system is conducted pursuant to 

Section 218.187(g) of this Subpart, the owner or operator shall, 

within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes the following:
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i) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 218.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart have been properly performed;

ii) A statement whether the subject cleaning operation is or is 

not in compliance with Section 218.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart; and

iii) The operating parameters of the emissions control system 

during testing, as monitored in accordance with Section 

218.187(f) of this Subpart;

C) Collect and record daily the following information for each

cleaning operation subject to the requirements of Section

218.187(b)(3) of this Subpart:

i) Emissions control system monitoring data in accordance 

with Section 218.187(f) of this Subpart, as applicable;

ii) A log of operating time for the emissions control system, 

monitoring equipment, and associated cleaning equipment;

iii) A maintenance log for the emissions control system and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed, including dates and duration of 

any outages; 

D) Maintain records documenting the use of good operating practices 

consistent with the equipment manufacturer's specifications for the 

cleaning equipment being used and the emissions control system

equipment. At a minimum, these records shall include:

i) Records for periodic inspection of the cleaning equipment 

and emissions control system equipment with date of 

inspection, individual performing the inspection, and nature 

of inspection;

ii) Records for repair of malfunctions and breakdowns with 

identification and description of incident, date identified, 
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date repaired, nature of repair, and the amount of VOM 

released into the atmosphere as a result of the incident;

6) All sources subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (d) of this 

Section shall notify the Agency of any violation of subsection (b) or (d) by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

the violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation;

7) All records required by this subsection (e) shall be retained by the source 

for at least three years and shall be made available to the Agency upon 

request.

f) Monitoring Requirements 

1) If an afterburner or carbon adsorber is used to demonstrate compliance, 

the owner or operator of a source subject to Section 218.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart shall:

A) Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain temperature monitoring 

devices with an accuracy of 3oC or 5oF on the emissions control 

system in accordance with Section 218.105(d)(2) of this Part and 

in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring 

shall be performed at all times when the emissions control system 

is operating; and

B) Install, calibrate, operate and maintain, in accordance with 

manufacturer's specifications, a continuous recorder on the 

temperature monitoring devices, such as a strip chart, recorder or 

computer, with at least the same accuracy as the temperature 

monitor;

2) If an emissions control system other than an afterburner or carbon 

adsorber is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a 

source subject to Section 218.187(b)(3) of this Subpart shall install, 

maintain, calibrate, and operate such monitoring equipment as set forth in 

the owner's or operator's plan approved by the Agency and USEPA 

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g) Testing Requirements

1) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Section 

shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a request 

by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Section. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator and the owner 

or operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of 

conducting the testing to allow the Agency to be present during the

testing;

2) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in 

Section 218.187(b)(1) of this Subpart, and to determine the VOM content 

of cleaning solvents and cleaning solutions, shall be conducted as follows:

A) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section

218.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 

24, incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part, shall 

be used to demonstrate compliance; or

B) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for cleaning 

solvents may be used if such manufacturer's specifications are 

based on results of tests of the VOM content conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Section 218.105(a) of this 

Part; provided, however, Method 24 shall be used to determine 

compliance;

3) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of 

cleaning solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning 

solutions shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable methods 

and procedures specified in Section 218.110 of this Part;

4) For afterburners and carbon adsorbers, the methods and procedures of 

Section 218.105(d) through (f) shall be used for testing to demonstrate 

compliance with the requirements of Section 218.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart, as follows:

A) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 

CFR 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 

218.112 of this Part;
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B) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, 

Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, 

incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part;

C) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream 

entering and exiting the emissions control system, Method 25 or 

25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 218.112 of this Part. For thermal and catalytic 

afterburners, Method 25 must be used except under the following 

circumstances, in which case Method 25A must be used:

i) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the 

emissions control system is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon;

ii) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the emissions

control system and the required level of control result in 

exhaust concentrations of VOM of 50 ppmv, or less, as 

carbon; and

iii) Due to the high efficiency of the emissions control system, 

the anticipated VOM concentration at the emissions control 

system exhaust is 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, regardless of 

inlet concentration. If the source elects to use Method 25A 

under this option, the exhaust VOM concentration must be 

50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required destruction 

efficiency must be met for the source to have demonstrated 

compliance. If the Method 25A test results show that the 

required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, but 

the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a 

retest is required. The retest shall be conducted using 

either Method 25 or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted 

using Method 25A and the test results again show that the 

required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, but 

the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, the 

source must retest using Method 25;

D) During testing, the cleaning equipment shall be operated at 

representative operating conditions and flow rates; 
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5) An owner or operator using an emissions control system other than an 

afterburner or carbon adsorber shall conduct testing to demonstrate 

compliance with the requirements of Section 218.187(b)(3) of this Subpart 

as set forth in the owner's or operator's plan approved by the Agency and 

USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions pursuant to Section 

218.187(b)(3) of this Subpart.

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SUBPART F: COATING OPERATIONS 

Section 218.204 Emission Limitations 

Except as provided in Sections 218.205, 218.207, 218.208, 218.212, 218.215 and 218.216 of this 

Subpart, no owner or operator of a coating line shall apply at any time any coating in which the 

VOM content exceeds the following emission limitations for the specified coating. Except as 

otherwise provided in subsections Section 218.204(c), 218.204(g), 218.204(h), and 218.204(l),

and (p) of this Section, compliance with the emission limitations marked with an asterisk in this 

Section is required on and after March 15, 1996, and compliance with emission limitations not 

marked with an asterisk is required until March 15, 1996. The following emission limitations are 

expressed in units of VOM per volume of coating (minus water and any compounds which are 

specifically exempted from the definition of VOM) as applied at each coating applicator, except 

where noted. Compounds which are specifically exempted from the definition of VOM should be 

treated as water for the purpose of calculating the "less water" part of the coating composition. 

Compliance with this Subpart must be demonstrated through the applicable coating analysis test 

methods and procedures specified in Section 218.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements specified in Section 218.211(c) of this Subpart except where noted. 

(Note: The equation presented in Section 218.206 of this Part shall be used to calculate emission 

limitations for determining compliance by add-on controls, credits for transfer efficiency, 

emissions trades and cross-line averaging.) The emission limitations are as follows: 

a) Automobile or Light-Duty Truck Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Prime coat 0.14 (1.2) 

 0.14* (1.2)* 

 2) Primer surface coat 1.81 (15.1) 

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(Note: The primer surface coat limitation is in units of kg (lbs) of VOM 

per l (gal) of coating solids deposited. Compliance with the limitation 

shall be based on the daily-weighted average from an entire primer 

surfacer operation. Compliance shall be demonstrated in accordance with 

the topcoat protocol referenced in Section 218.105(b) and the 

recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in Section 218.211(f). 

Testing to demonstrate compliance shall be performed in accordance with 

the topcoat protocol and a detailed testing proposal approved by the 

Agency and USEPA specifying the method of demonstrating compliance 

with the protocol. Section 218.205 does not apply to the primer surfacer 

limitation.) 

 3) Topcoat kg/l lb/gal 

 1.81 (15.1) 

 1.81* (15.1)* 

(Note: The topcoat limitation is in units of kg (lbs) of VOM per l (gal) of 

coating solids deposited. Compliance with the limitation shall be based on 

the daily-weighted average from an entire topcoat operation. Compliance 

shall be demonstrated in accordance with the topcoat protocol referenced 

in Section 218.105(b) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 218.211(f). Testing to demonstrate 

compliance shall be performed in accordance with the topcoat protocol 

and a detailed testing proposal approved by the Agency and USEPA 

specifying the method of demonstrating compliance with the protocol. 

Section 218.205 of this Part does not apply to the topcoat limitation.) 

 4) Final repair coat kg/l lb/gal 

 0.58 (4.8) 

 0.58* (4.8)* 

b) Can Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Sheet basecoat and overvarnish 

 A) Sheet basecoat 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.26* (2.2)* 
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 B) Overvarnish 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.34 (2.8)* 

 2) Exterior basecoat and overvarnish 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.25* (2.1)* 

 3) Interior body spray coat 

 A) Two piece 0.51 (4.2) 

 0.44* (3.7)* 

 B) Three piece 0.51 (4.2) 

 0.51* (4.2)* 

 4) Exterior end coat 0.51 (4.2) 

 0.51* (4.2)* 

 5) Side seam spray coat 0.66 (5.5) 

 0.66* (5.5)* 

 

 6) End sealing compound coat 0.44 (3.7) 

 0.44* (3.7)* 

c) Paper Coating 

 

1) Prior to May 1, 2011: 

 kg/l lb/gal 

 0.28 (2.3) 

2) On and after May 1, 2011: 

 kg VOM/kg kg VOM/kg 

 (lb VOM/lb) (lb VOM/lb) 

 solids 

applied 

coatings 

applied 

 A) Pressure sensitive tape and 

label surface coatings 0.20 (0.067) 

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3) The paper coating limitation set forth in this subsection (c) shall not 

apply to any owner or operator of any paper coating line on which 

flexographic, or rotogravure, lithographic, or letterpress printing is 

performed if the paper coating line complies with the applicable 

emissions limitations in Subpart H Section 218.401 of this Part. In 

addition, screen printing on paper is not regulated as paper coating, but 

is regulated under Subpart TT of this Part. On and after May 1, 2011, 

the paper coating limitation shall also not apply to coating performed on 

or in-line with any digital printing press, or to size presses and onmachine coaters on papermaking machines applying sizing or waterbased clays. 

d) Coil Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 0.31 (2.6) 

 0.20* (1.7)* 

e) Fabric Coating 0.35 (2.9) 

 0.28* (2.3)* 

f) Vinyl Coating 0.45 (3.8) 

 0.28* (2.3)* 

g) Metal Furniture Coating 

 1) Prior to May 1, 2011: 

 kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Air dried 0.34 (2.8) 

 B) Baked 0.28 (2.3) 

 2) On and after May 1, 2011: 

 kg/l kg/l (lb/gal) 

 (lb/gal) solids applied 

 A) General, One-Component 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 B) General, Multi-Component 
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 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 C) Extreme High Gloss 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 D) Extreme Performance 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 E) Heat Resistant 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 F) Metallic 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 G) Pretreatment Coatings 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 H) Solar Absorbent 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 
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 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

3) On and after May 1, 2011, the limitations set forth in this subsection (g) 

shall not apply to stencil coatings, safety-indicating coatings, solid-film 

lubricants, electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coatings, touch-up 

and repair coatings, or coating applications utilizing hand-held aerosol 

cans. 

h) Large Appliance Coating 

 1) Prior to May 1, 2011: 

kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Air Dried 0.34 (2.8) 

 B) Baked 0.28 (2.3) 

 2) On and after May 1, 2011: kg/l kg/l (lb/gal)

 (lb/gal) solids 

applied 

 A) General, One Component 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 B) General, Multi-Component 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 C) Extreme High Gloss 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 D) Extreme Performance 
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 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 E) Heat Resistant 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 F) Metallic 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 G) Pretreatment Coatings 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 H) Solar Absorbent 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

3) The limitations set forth in this subsection (h) shall not apply to the use of 

quick-drying lacquers for repair of scratches and nicks that occur during 

assembly, provided that the volume of coating does not exceed 0.95 1 (1 

quart) in any one rolling eight-hour period. On and after May 1, 2011, 

these limitations shall also not apply to stencil coatings, safety-indicating 

coatings, solid-film lubricants, electric-insulating and thermal-conducting 

coatings, touch-up and repair coatings, or coating applications utilizing 

hand-held aerosol cans. 

i) Magnet Wire Coating kg/1 lb/gal 

 0.20 (1.7) 

 0.20* (1.7)* 

j) Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Coating 
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 1) Clear coating 0.52 (4.3) 

 0.52* (4.3)* 

 2) Extreme performance coating 

 A) Air dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 

 B) Baked 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.40* (3.3)* 

 3) Steel pail and drum interior coating 0.52 (4.3) 

 0.52* (4.3)* 

 4) All other coatings 

 A) Air Dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.40* (3.3)* 

 B) Baked 0.36 (3.0) 

 0.34* (2.8)* 

 5) Marine engine coating 

 A) Air Dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 B) Baked 

 i) Primer/Topcoat 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 ii) Corrosion resistant basecoat 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.28* (2.3)* 

 C) Clear Coating 0.52 (4.3) 

 0.52* (4.3)* 

 6) Metallic Coating 
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 0.42* (3.5)* 

 B) Baked 0.36 (3.0) 

 0.36 (3.0)* 

7) Definitions 

A) For purposes of subsection 218.204(j)(5) of this Section, the 

following terms are defined: 

i) "Corrosion resistant basecoat" means, for purposes of 

subsection 218.204(j)(5)(B)(ii) of this Section, a waterborne epoxy coating applied via an electrodeposition 

process to a metal surface prior to spray coating, for the 

purpose of enhancing corrosion resistance. 

ii) "Electrodeposition process" means, for purposes of 

subsection 218.204(j)(5) of this Section, 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. 

iii) "Marine engine coating" means, for purposes of subsection 

218.204(j)(5) of this Section, any extreme performance 

protective, decorative or functional coating applied to an 

engine that is used to propel watercraft. 

B) For purposes of subsection 218.204(j)(6) of this Section, "metallic 

coating" means a coating which contains more than 1⁄4 lb/gal of 

metal particles, as applied. 

k) Heavy Off-Highway Vehicle Products Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Extreme performance prime coat 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 
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 2) Extreme performance topcoat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 3) Final repair coat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

4) All other coatings are subject to the emission limitations for 

miscellaneous metal parts and products coatings in subsection (j) above. 

l) Wood Furniture Coating 

 1) Limitations before March 15, 1998: kg/l lb/gal 

 

 A) Clear topcoat 0.67 (5.6) 

 B) Opaque stain 0.56 (4.7) 

 C) Pigmented coat 0.60 (5.0) 

 D) Repair coat 0.67 (5.6) 

E) Sealer 0.67 (5.6) 

F) Semi-transparent stain 0.79 (6.6) 

G) Wash coat 0.73 (6.1) 

(Note: Prior to March 15, 1998, an owner or operator of a wood furniture 

coating operation subject to this Section shall apply all coatings, with the 

exception of no more than 37.8 l (10 gal) of coating per day used for 

touch-up and repair operations, using one or more of the following 

application systems: airless spray application system, air-assisted airless 

spray application system, electrostatic spray application system, 

electrostatic bell or disc spray application system, heated airless spray 

application system, roller coating, brush or wipe coating application 

system, dip coating application system or high volume low pressure 

(HVLP) application system.) 

2) On and after March 15, 1998, wood furniture sealers and topcoats must 
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comply with one of the limitations specified in subsections (l)(2)(A) 

through (E), below: 

 kg VOM/ 

kg solids 

lb VOM/ 

lb solids 

 A) Topcoat 0.8 (0.8) 

 B) Sealers and topcoats with the 

following limits: 

 

 i) Sealer other than acid-cured 

alkyd amino vinyl sealer 

1.9 (1.9) 

 ii) Topcoat other than acidcured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoat 

1.8 (1.8) 

 iii) Acid-cured alkyd amino 

vinyl sealer 

2.3 (2.3) 

 iv) Acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoat 

2.0 (2.0) 

C) Meet the provisions of Section 218.215 of this Subpart for use of 

an averaging approach; 

D) Achieve a reduction in emissions equivalent to the requirements of 

subsection (l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Section, as calculated using 

Section 218.216 of this Subpart; or 

E) Use a combination of the methods specified in subsections 

(l)(2)(A) through (D) of this Section. 

3) Other wood furniture coating limitations on and after March 15, 1998: 

 kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Opaque stain 0.56 (4.7) 
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 B) Non-topcoat pigmented coat 0.60 (5.0) 

 C) Repair coat 0.67 (5.6) 

 D) Semi-transparent stain 0.79 (6.6) 

 E) Wash coat 0.73 (6.1) 

4) Other wood furniture coating requirements on and after March 15, 1998: 

A) No source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2) or (3) of 

this Section and utilizing one or more wood furniture coating spray 

booths shall use strippable spray booth coatings containing more 

than 0.8 kg VOM/kg solids (0.8 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied. 

B) Any source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2) or (3) of 

this Section shall comply with the requirements of Section 218.217 

of this Subpart. 

C) Any source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2)(A) or (B) 

of this Section and utilizing one or more continuous coaters shall, 

for each continuous coater, use an initial coating which complies 

with the limitations of subsection (l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Section. 

The viscosity of the coating in each reservoir shall always be 

greater than or equal to the viscosity of the initial coating in the 

reservoir. The owner or operator shall: 

i) Monitor the viscosity of the coating in the reservoir with a 

viscosity meter or by testing the viscosity of the initial 

coating and retesting the coating in the reservoir each time 

solvent is added; 

ii) Collect and record the reservoir viscosity and the amount 

and weight of VOM per weight of solids of coating and 

solvent each time coating or solvent is added; and 

iii) Maintain these records at the source for a period of three 

years. 
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m) Existing Diesel-Electric Locomotive Coating 

Lines in Cook County 

kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Extreme performance prime coat 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 2) Extreme performance top-coat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 3) Final repair coat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 4) High-temperature aluminum coating 0.72 (6.0) 

 0.72* (6.0)* 

 5) All other coatings 0.36 (3.0) 

 0.36* (3.0)* 

n) Plastic Parts Coating: Automotive/Transportation kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Interiors 

 A) Baked 

 i) Color coat 0.49* (4.1)* 

 ii) Primer 0.46* (3.8)* 

 B) Air Dried 

 i) Color coat 0.38* (3.2)* 

 ii) Primer 0.42* (3.5)* 

 2) Exteriors (flexible and non-flexible) 

 A) Baked 
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 i) Primer 0.60* (5.0)* 

 ii) Primer non-flexible 0.54* (4.5)* 

 iii) Clear coat 0.52* (4.3)* 

 iv) Color coat 0.55* (4.6)* 

 B) Air Dried 

 i) Primer 0.66* (5.5)* 

 ii) Clear coat 0.54* (4.5)* 

 iii) Color coat (red & black) 0.67* (5.6)* 

 iv) Color coat (others) 0.61* (5.1)* 

 3) Specialty 

 A) Vacuum metallizing basecoats, 

texture base coats 

0.66* (5.5)* 

 B) Black coatings, reflective argent 

coatings, air bag cover coatings, 

and soft coatings 

0.71* (5.9)* 

 C) Gloss reducers, vacuum metallizing 

topcoats, and texture topcoats 

0.77* (6.4)* 

 D) Stencil coatings, adhesion primers, 

ink pad coatings, electrostatic prep 

coatings, and resist coatings 

0.82* (6.8)* 

 E) Headlamp lens coatings 0.89* (7.4)* 

o) Plastic Parts Coating: Business Machine kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Primer 0.14* (1.2)* 
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 2) Color coat (non-texture coat) 0.28* (2.3)* 

 3) Color coat (texture coat) 0.28* (2.3)* 

 4) Electromagnetic interference/radio 

frequency interference (EMI/RFI) 

shielding coatings 

0.48* (4.0)* 

 5) Specialty Coatings 

 A) Soft coat 0.52* (4.3)* 

 B) Plating resist 0.71* (5.9)* 

 C) Plating sensitizer 0.85* (7.1)* 

p) Flat Wood Paneling Coatings. On and after August 1, 2010, flat wood paneling 

coatings shall comply with one of the following limitations:

1) 0.25 kg VOM/1 of coatings (2.1 lb VOM/gal coatings); or

2) 0.35 kg VOM/1 solids (2.9 lb VOM/gal solids).

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.205 Daily-Weighted Average Limitations 

No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 218.204 of this 

Subpart and complying by means of this Section shall operate the subject coating line unless the 

owner or operator has demonstrated compliance with subsection (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), 

(i), or (j) of this Section (depending upon the category of coating) through the applicable coating 

analysis test methods and procedures specified in Section 218.105(a) of this Part and the 

recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in Section 218.211(d) of this Subpart: 

a) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to only one of the limitations from 

among Section 218.204(a)(1), (a)(4), (d), (e), (f), (i), (p), or, prior to May 1, 2011, 

(c) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on any such coating line, during any day, 

whose daily-weighted average VOM content exceeds the emission limitation to 
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which the coatings are subject. 

b) No owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating line 

subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(j) of this Subpart shall apply coatings 

to miscellaneous metal parts or products on the subject coating line unless the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(j) during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on the line are 

subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal))), the daily-weighted average VOM 

content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit corresponding to 

the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(j) of this Subpart, during 

the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site-specific proposal 

approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. 

To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading 

Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 (December 4, 

1986), must be satisfied. 

c) No owner or operator of a can coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.204(b) of this Subpart shall operate the subject coating line using a coating 

with a VOM content in excess of the limitations specified in Section 218.204(b) 

of this Subpart unless all of the following requirements are met: 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation shall be determined for the can 

coating operation, i.e., for all of the can coating lines at the source, 

according to subsection (c)(2) of this Section. Actual daily emissions shall 

never exceed the alternative daily emission limitation and shall be 

calculated by use of the following equation. 

i

n

i

Ed ViC  1

where: 
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Ed = Actual VOM emissions for the day in units of kg/day (lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied in the can coating operation, 

i.e., all can coating lines at the source; 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units of l/day 

(gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM). 

2) The alternative daily emission limitation (Ad) shall be determined for the 

can coating operation, i.e., for all of the can coating lines at the source, on 

a daily basis as follows: 



















   i i

i i

i

n

i

d i D L

D C A V L

1

where: 

Ad = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of kg/day 

(lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of surface coatings applied in the can coating 

operation; 

Ci = The VOM content of each surface coating as applied in units of 

kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM); 
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Di = The density of VOM in each coating applied. For the purposes 

of calculating Ad, the density is 0.882 kg VOM/l VOM (7.36 

lbs VOM/gal VOM); 

Vi = Volume of each surface coating applied for the day in units of l 

(gal) of coating (minus water and any compounds thatwhich

are specifically exempted from the definition of VOM); 

Li = The VOM emission limitation for each surface coating applied 

as specified in Section 218.204(b) of this Subpart in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM). 

d) No owner or operator of a heavy off-highway vehicle products coating line 

subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(k) of this Subpart shall apply 

coatings to heavy off-highway vehicle products on the subject coating line unless 

the requirements of subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(k) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used:, or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(k) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 

(December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

e) No owner or operator of a wood furniture coating line subject to the limitations of 

Section 218.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this Subpart shall apply coatings to wood 

furniture on the subject coating line unless the requirements of subsection (e)(1) 

or subsection (e)(2) of this Section, in addition to the requirements specified in the 

note to Section 218.204(l)(1) of this Subpart, are met. 
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1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all 

coatings used on the line are subject to 0.67 kg/l (5.6 lbs/gal)), the dailyweighted average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content 

limit corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this 

Subpart, during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site 

specific proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as 

a SIP revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's 

Emissions Trading Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 

43814 (December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

f) No owner or operator of an existing diesel-electric locomotive coating line in 

Cook County, subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(m) of this Subpart 

shall apply coatings to diesel-electric locomotives on the subject coating line 

unless the requirements of subsection (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(m) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(m) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

g) No owner or operator of a plastic parts coating line, subject to the limitations of 

Section 218.204(n) or (o) of this Subpart shall apply coatings to business machine 

or automotive/transportation plastic parts on the subject coating line unless the 

requirements of subsection (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this Section are met: 
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1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(n) or (o) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings 

used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted 

average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used; or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(n) or (o) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

h) No owner or operator of a metal furniture coating line, subject to the limitations 

of Section 218.204(g) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the subject coating 

line unless the requirements of subsection (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this Section are met: 

1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(g) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used; or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(g) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

i) No owner or operator of a large appliance coating line, subject to the limitations 

of Section 218.204(h) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the subject coating 

line unless the requirements of subsection (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this Section are met: 

1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(h) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 
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the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(h) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

j) On and after May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a paper coating line subject to 

the limitations of Section 218.204(c) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the 

subject coating line unless the requirements in subsection (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this 

Section are met: 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

218.204(c) during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on the line are 

subject to 0.40 kg/kg solids (0.08 kg/kg coatings)), the daily-weighted 

average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used; or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(c) during the same day, 

the owner or operator shall have a site-specific proposal approved by the 

Agency and approved by USEPA as a SIP revision. To receive approval, 

the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading Policy Statement (and 

related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 (December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.207 Alternative Emission Limitations 

a) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to Section 218.204 of this Subpart 

may comply with this Section, rather than with Section 218.204 of this Subpart, if 

a capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating line is in 

operation and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with subsections 

(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l), or (m) of this Section (depending upon 
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the source category) through the applicable coating analysis and capture system 

and control device efficiency test methods and procedures specified in Section 

218.105 of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

Section 218.211(e) of this Subpart; and the control device is equipped with the 

applicable monitoring equipment specified in Section 218.105(d) of this Part and 

the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated and maintained 

according to vendor specifications at all times the control device is in use. A 

capture system and control device, which does not demonstrate compliance with 

subsection (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l), or (m) of this Section may be 

used as an alternative to compliance with Section 218.204 of this Subpart only if 

the alternative is approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. 

b) Alternative Add-On Control Methodologies 

1) The coating line is equipped with a capture system and control device that 

provides 81 percent reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the 

coating line and the control device has a 90 percent efficiency;, or 

2) The system used to control VOM from the coating line is demonstrated to 

have an overall efficiency sufficient to limit VOM emissions to no more 

than what is allowed under Section 218.204 of this Subpart. Use of any 

control system other than an afterburner, carbon adsorption, condensation, 

or absorption scrubber system can be allowed only if approved by the 

Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. The use of transfer 

efficiency credits can be allowed only if approved by the Agency and 

approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. Baseline transfer efficiencies 

and transfer efficiency test methods must be approved by the Agency and 

the USEPA. Such overall efficiency is to be determined as follows: 

A) Obtain the emission limitation from the appropriate subsection in 

Section 218.204 of this Subpart; 

B) Calculate "S" according to the equation in Section 218.206 of this 

Subpart; 

C) Calculate the overall efficiency required according to Section 

218.105(e) of this Part. For the purposes of calculating this value, 

according to the equation in Section 218.105(e)(2) of this Part, 
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VOMl is equal to the value of "S" as determined above in 

subsection (b)(2)(B) of this Section. 

c) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to only one of the emission 

limitations from among Section 218.204(a)(1), (a)(4), (d), (e), (f), (i), or, prior to 

May 1, 2011, (c) of this Subpart and equipped with a capture system and control 

device shall operate the subject coating line unless the requirements in subsection 

(b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. No owner or operator of a coating line 

subject to Section 218.204(a)(2) or 218.204(a)(3) of this Subpart and equipped 

with a capture system and control device shall operate the coating line unless the 

owner or operator demonstrates compliance with such limitation in accordance 

with the topcoat protocol referenced in Section 218.105(b). 

d) No owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating line 

that applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to 

the same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(j) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l ([3.5 lbs/gal)], and that 

is equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

e) No owner or operator of a heavy off-highway vehicle products coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(k) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/1 ([3.5 lbs/gal)]), and that 

is equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

f) No owner or operator of an existing diesel-electric locomotive coating line in 

Cook County that applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which 

are subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(m) 

of this Subpart (e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/1 ([3.5 

lbs/gal)]), and that is equipped with a capture system and control device shall 

operate the subject coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or 

(b)(2) of this Section are met. 

g) No owner or operator of a wood furniture coating line that applies one or more 

coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the same numerical 
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emission limitation within Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart (e.g., all coatings 

used on the line are subject to 0.67 kg/l ([5.6 lbs/gal)]), and that is equipped with 

a capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless 

the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. If 

compliance is achieved by meeting the requirements in subsection (b)(2) of this 

Section, then the provisions in the note to Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart must 

also be met. 

h) No owner or operator of a can coating line that is equipped with a capture system 

and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless the requirements in 

subsection (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation shall be determined for the can 

coating operation, i.e., for all of the can coating lines at the source, 

according to Section 218.205(c)(2) of this Subpart. Actual daily emissions 

shall never exceed the alternative daily emission limitation and shall be 

calculated by use of the following equation: 

  i i

n

i

Ed  ViC  F 1

1

where: 

Ed = Actual VOM emissions for the day in units of kg/day 

(lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting the specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of surface coatings as applied in the can coating 

operation; 

Vi = Volume of each coating as applied for the day in units of l/day 

(gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 
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Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM); and 

Fi = Fraction, by weight, of VOM emissions from the surface 

coating, reduced or prevented from being emitted to the 

ambient air. This is the overall efficiency of the capture system 

and control device. 

2) The coating line is equipped with a capture system and control device that 

provide 75 percent reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the 

coating line and the control device has a 90 percent efficiency. 

i) No owner or operator of a plastic parts coating line, that applies one or more 

coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the same numerical 

emission limitation within Section 218.204(n) or (o) of this Subpart (e.g., all 

coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

j) Prior to May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a metal furniture coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(g) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

k) Prior to May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a large appliance coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(h) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

l) On and after May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a paper coating line, metal 

furniture coating line, or large appliance coating line that is equipped with a 
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capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless 

either: 

1) The capture system and control device provide at least 90 percent 

reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the coating line; or 

2) The owner or operator complies with the applicable limitation set forth in 

Section 218.204 of this Subpart by utilizing a combination of low-VOM 

coatings and a capture system and control device.

m) No owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line that is equipped with a 

capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless 

either:

1) The capture system and control device provide at least 90 percent 

reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the coating line; or

2) The owner or operator of the flat wood paneling coating line complies 

with all requirements set forth in subsection (b)(2) of this Section.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.210 Compliance Schedule 

Every owner or operator of a coating line (of a type included within Section 218.204 of this 

Subpart) shall comply with the requirements of Section 218.204, 218.205, 218.207 or 218.208 

and Section 218.211 or Sections 218.212 and 218.213 of this Subpart in accordance with the 

appropriate compliance schedule as specified in subsection (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), or (g), or (h)

of this Section: 

a) No owner or operator of a coating line that is exempt from the limitations of 

Section 218.204 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 218.208(a) or 

(b) of this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Section 218.211(b) of this Subpart. 

b) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 218.204 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 
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continues to comply with, Sections 218.204 and 218.211(c) of this Subpart. 

c) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 218.205 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Sections 218.205 and 218.211(d) of this Subpart. 

d) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 218.207 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Sections 218.207 and 218.211(e) of this Subpart. 

e) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to one or more of the emission 

limitations contained in Section 218.204 of this Subpart on or after March 15, 

1996, choosing to comply by means of Section 218.204, 218.205 or 218.207 of 

this Subpart, shall operate said coating line on or after March 15, 1996, unless the 

owner or operator complies with and continues to comply with, respectively, the 

applicable requirements in Section 218.204, or the alternative control options in 

Section 218.205 or 218.207 and the requirements of Section 218.211. 

f) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to one or more of the emission 

limitations contained in Section 218.204 of this Subpart on or after March 15, 

1996, choosing to comply by means of Section 218.212 of this Subpart, shall 

operate said coating line on or after March 15, 1996, unless the owner or operator 

complies with and continues to comply with the requirements of Sections 218.212 

and 218.213 of this Subpart. 

g) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the emission limitations in 

Section 218.204(c)(2), 218.204(g)(2), or 218.204(h)(2) of this Subpart shall 

operate that coating line on or after a date consistent with Section 218.106(e) of 

this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Section 218.204(c)(2), 218.204(g)(2), or 218.204(h)(2), as 

applicable, or the alternative control options in Section 218.205 or 218.207, and 

all applicable requirements in Sections 218.211 and 218.218 of this Subpart.

h) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the emission limitations 

contained in Section 218.204(p) of this Subpart shall operate that coating line on 

or after a date consistent with Section 218.106(e) of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 218.204(p) or 
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the alternative control options in Section 218.205 or 218.207, and the 

requirements of Sections 218.211 and 218.217 of this Subpart, as applicable.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.211 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

a) The VOM content of each coating and the efficiency of each capture system and 

control device shall be determined by the applicable test methods and procedures 

specified in Section 218.105 of this Part to establish the records required under 

this Section. 

b) Any owner or operator of a coating line that is exempted from the limitations of 

Section 218.204 of this Subpart because of Section 218.208(a) or (b) of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) For sources exempt under Section 218.208(a) of this Subpart, by a date 

consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner or operator of a 

coating line or a group of coating lines referenced in subsection (b) of this 

Section shall certify to the Agency that the coating line or group of coating 

lines is exempt under the provisions of Section 218.208(a) of this Subpart. 

Such certification shall include: 

A) A declaration that the coating line or group of coating lines is 

exempt from the limitations of Section 218.204 of this Subpart 

because of Section 218.208(a) of this Subpart; and 

B) Calculations that demonstrate that the combined VOM emissions 

from the coating lines or group of coating lines never exceed 6.8 

kg (15 lbs) per day before the application of capture systems and 

control devices. The following equation shall be used to calculate 

total VOM emissions: 

   



m

j

n

i

e AiBi j T

1 1

where: 
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Te = Total VOM emissions from coating lines each day 

before the application of capture systems and control 

devices in units of kg/day (lbs/day); 

m = Number of coating lines at the source that otherwise 

would be subject to the same subsection of Section 

218.104 of this Part (because they belong to the same 

category, e.g., can coating); 

j = Subscript denoting an individual coating line; 

n = Number of different coatings as applied each day on 

each coating line; 

i = Subscript denoting an individual coating; 

Ai = Weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus 

water and any compounds that are specifically 

exempted from the definition of VOM) as applied each 

day on each coating line in units of kg VOM/l (lbs 

VOM/gal); and 

Bi = Volume of each coating (minus water and any 

compounds that are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each 

coating line in units of l/day (gal/day). The instrument 

or method by which the owner or operator accurately 

measured or calculated the volume of each coating as 

applied on each coating line each day shall be 

described in the certification to the Agency. 

2) For sources exempt under Section 218.208(b) of this Subpart, by March 

15, 1998, or upon initial start-up, the owner or operator of a coating line or 

a group of coating lines referenced in subsection (b) of this Section shall 

certify to the Agency that the source is exempt under the provisions of 

Section 218.208(b) of this Subpart. Such certification shall include: 

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the limitations of 

Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart because of Section 218.208(b) 

of this Subpart; and 
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B) Calculations which demonstrate that the source meets the criteria 

for exemption because of Section 218.208(b) of this Subpart. 

3) For sources exempt under Section 218.208(a) of this Subpart, on and after 

a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner or operator 

of a coating line or group of coating lines referenced in this subsection 

shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each 

coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; and 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

4) For sources exempt under Section 218.208(b) of this Subpart, on and after 

March 15, 1998, the owner or operator of a coating line or group of 

coating lines referenced in this subsection (b) shall collect and record all 

of the following information for each coating line and maintain the 

information at the source for a period of three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; and 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied on each coating line on a 

monthly basis. 

5) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a coating line or group of coating lines exempted from the 

limitations of Section 218.204 of this Subpart because of Section 

218.208(a) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency of any record showing 

that total VOM emissions from the coating line or group of coating lines 

exceed 6.8 kg (15 lbs) in any day before the application of capture systems 

and control devices by sending a copy of such record to the Agency within 
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30 days after the exceedance occurs. 

6) On and after March 15, 1998, any owner or operator of a source exempt 

from the limitations of Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart because of 

Section 218.208(b) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency if the source's 

VOM emissions exceed the limitations of Section 218.208(b) of this 

Subpart by sending a copy of calculations showing such an exceedance 

within 30 days after the change occurs. 

c) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.204 of this Subpart other than Section 218.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Subpart 

and complying by means of Section 218.204 of this Subpart shall comply with the 

following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance from 

an existing subject coating line from Section 218.205, Section 218.207, 

Section 218.215, or Section 218.216 of this Subpart to Section 218.204 of 

this Subpart; the owner or operator of a subject coating line shall certify to 

the Agency that the coating line will be in compliance with Section 

218.204 of this Subpart on and after a date consistent with Section 

218.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up date. The 

certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; 

B) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line; 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 218.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line; 

D) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 
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weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line; and

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(g)(2) 

or 218.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the application methods used to 

apply coatings on the subject coating line and the weight of VOM 

per volume of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of 

solids in each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each 

coating line; and. 

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(p) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; 

B) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line; 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 218.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line and certified product data sheets for 

each coating; 

D) On and after March 15, 1998, for wood furniture coating spray 

booths subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(l)(4)(A) of this 

Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids in each strippable 

spray booth coating as applied each day on each spray booth and 

certified product data sheets for each coating; 
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E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line, and certified 

product data sheets for each coating; and

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(g)(2) 

or 218.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 

each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line, and certified product data sheets for each coating; and.

G) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(p) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.204 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance from Section 218.204 of this Subpart to Section 

218.205 or Section 218.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (d)(1) or (e)(1) of 

this Section below, respectively. Upon changing the method of 

compliance from Section 218.204 of this Subpart to Section 

218.205 of this Subpart or Section 218.207 of this Subpart, the 

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(d) or (e) of this Section, respectively. 

d) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.204 of this Subpart and complying by means of Section 218.205 of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon initial start-
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up of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for 

an existing subject coating line from Section 218.204 or Section 218.207 

of this Subpart to Section 218.205 of this Subpart; the owner or operator 

of the subject coating line shall certify to the Agency that the coating line 

will be in compliance with Section 218.205 of this Subpart on and after a 

date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial 

start-up date. The certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating line which 

will comply by means of Section 218.205 of this Subpart. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line. 

C) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

D) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 218.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line. 

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line. 

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(g)(2) 

or 218.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 

each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line.

G) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(p) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.
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HG) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume of each coating as 

applied each day on each coating line. 

IH) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (d)(2) of this 

Section. 

JI) An example of the format in which the records required in 

subsection (d)(2) of this Section will be kept. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line. 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 218.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line. 

D) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line. 

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(g)(2) 

or 218.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 
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each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line.

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(p) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids,

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

GF) The daily-weighted average VOM content of all coatings as 

applied on each coating line as defined in Section 218.104 of this 

Part. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.205 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart from Section 218.205 of this Subpart 

to Section 218.204 or Section 218.207 of this Subpart, the owner 

or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c)(1) 

or (e)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method 

of compliance with this subpart from Section 218.205 to Section 

218.204 or Section 218.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c) or (e) of this 

Section, respectively. 

e) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.207 of this Subpart and complying by means of Section 218.207(c), (d), (e), 

(f), (g), (h), or (l), or (m) of this Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for 

an existing coating line from Section 218.204 or Section 218.205 of this 

Subpart to Section 218.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator of the 

subject coating line shall perform all tests and submit to the Agency the 

results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the 
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subject coating line will be in compliance with Section 218.207 of this 

Subpart on and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or 

on and after the initial start-up date. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The weight of VOM per volume of coating solids as applied each 

day on each coating line, if complying pursuant to Section 

218.207(b)(2) of this Subpart. 

B) Control device monitoring data. 

C) A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, 

monitoring equipment and the associated coating line. 

D) A maintenance log for the capture system, control device and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed including dates and duration of any 

outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.207 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart from Section 218.207 of this Subpart 

to Section 218.204 or Section 218.205 of this Subpart, the owner 

or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c)(1) 

or (d)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method 

of compliance with this subpart from Section 218.207 of this 

Subpart to Section 218.204 or Section 218.205 of this Subpart, the 
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owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(c) or (d) of this Section, respectively. 

f) Any owner or operator of a primer surfacer operation or topcoat operation subject 

to the limitations of Section 218.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Subpart shall comply 

with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating operation, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

operation shall certify to the Agency that the operation will be in 

compliance with Section 218.204 of this Subpart on and after a date 

consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial 

start-up date. The certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating operation 

which will comply by means of Section 218.204(a)(2) and (a)(3) of 

this Subpart and the name and identification number of each 

coating line in each coating operation. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line in the coating operation. 

C) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line. 

D) The transfer efficiency and control efficiency measured for each 

coating line. 

E) Test reports, including raw data and calculations documenting the 

testing performed to measure transfer efficiency and control 

efficiency. 

F) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume of each coating as 

applied each day on each coating line. 

G) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (f)(2) of this 
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Section. 

H) An example format for presenting the records required in 

subsection (f)(2) of this Section. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

operation shall collect and record all of the following information each 

day for each operation and maintain the information at the source for a 

period of three years: 

A) All information necessary to calculate the daily-weighted average 

VOM emissions from the coating operations in kg/l (lbs/gal)kg 

(lbs) per 1 (gal) of coating solids deposited in accordance with the 

proposal submitted, and approved pursuant to Section 

218.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Subpart including: 

i) The name and identification number of each coating as 

applied on each coating operation. 

ii) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus 

water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each 

coating operation. 

B) If a control device or devices are used to control VOM emissions, 

control device monitoring data; a log of operating time for the 

capture system, control device, monitoring equipment and the 

associated coating operation; and a maintenance log for the capture 

system, control device and monitoring equipment, detailing all 

routine and non-routine maintenance performed including dates 

and duration of any outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

operation shall determine and record the daily VOM emissions in kg/l 

(lbs/gal)kg (lbs) per 1 (gal) of coating solids deposited in accordance with 

the proposal submitted and approved pursuant to Section 218.204(a)(2) or 

(a)(3) of this Subpart within 10 days from the end of the month and 
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maintain this information at the source for a period of three years. 

4) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating operation shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing a violation of Section 218.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) 

of this Subpart shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 

to the Agency within 15 days from the end of the month in which 

the violation occurred. 

B) The owner or operator shall notify the Agency of any change to the 

operation at least 30 days before the change is effected. The 

Agency shall determine whether or not compliance testing is 

required. If the Agency determines that compliance testing is 

required, then the owner or operator shall submit a testing proposal 

to the Agency within 30 days and test within 30 days afterof the 

approval of the proposal by the Agency and USEPA. 

g) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106(e) of this Part, or on and after 

the initial startup date, whichever is later, the owner or operator of a coating line 

subject to the requirements of Section 218.218 of this Subpart shall comply with 

the following: 

1) By May 1, 2011, or upon initial startup, whichever is later, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes a description of the practices and 

procedures that the source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

applicable requirements in Section 218.218 of this Subpart; 

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 218.218 of this Subpart by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

the violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation; and 

3) Maintain at the source all records required by this subsection (g) for a 

minimum of three years from the date the document was created and make 

those records available to the Agency upon request.

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the initial start-up date, whichever is later, the owner or operator of a flat wood 

paneling coating line subject to the requirements in Section 218.217 of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up, whichever is later, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes a description of the practices and 

procedures that the source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

applicable requirements in Section 218.217(c) and (d) of this Subpart; and

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 218.217 of this Subpart by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

such violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.212 Cross-Line Averaging to Establish Compliance for Coating Lines 

a) On and after March 15, 1996, any owner or operator of a coating line subject to 

the limitations set forth in Section 218.204 of this Subpart, except coating lines 

subject to the limitations in Section 218.204(c)(2), (g)(2), or (h)(2), or (p) of this 

Subpart, and with coating lines in operation prior to January 1, 1991 ("preexisting coating lines"), may, for pre-existing coating lines only, elect to comply 

with the requirements of this Section, rather than complying with the applicable 

emission limitations set forth in Section 218.204, if an operational change of the 

type described below has been made after January 1, 1991, to one or more preexisting coating lines at the source. An operational change occurs when a preexisting coating line is replaced with a line using lower VOM coating for the 

same purpose as the replaced line ("replacement line"). A source electing to rely 

on this Section to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Subpart 

shall operate pursuant to federally enforceable permit conditions approved by the 

Agency and USEPA. 

b) An owner or operator of pre-existing coating lines subject to a VOM content 

limitation in Section 218.204 of this Subpart and electing to rely on this Section to 

demonstrate compliance with this Subpart must establish, by use of the equations 

in subsection (d) of this Section, that the calculated actual daily VOM emissions 

from all participating coating lines, as defined below, are less than the calculated 

daily allowable VOM emissions from the same group of coating lines. For any 
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pre-existing coating line to be aggregated for the purposes of Section 218.212, 

218.213, or 218.214 of this Subpart ("participating coating lines"), the source 

must establish that: 

1) All coatings applied on the participating coating line shall, at all times, 

have a VOM content less than or equal to the applicable VOM content 

limitation for such coating listed in Appendix H of this Part; and 

2) On the date the source elects to rely on this Section to demonstrate 

compliance with this Subpart, all coatings applied on the participating 

coating line are not already in compliance with the VOM content 

limitation for such coating effective on or after March 15, 1996; or the 

participating coating line is a replacement line, as defined in subsection (a) 

of this Section with an operational change occurring on or after January 1, 

1991. 

c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, any owner or operator of a coating 

line subject to the limitations set forth in Section 218.204 of this Subpart and 

electing to rely on this Section to demonstrate compliance with this Subpart, may 

also include as a participating coating line, until December 31, 1999, only, any 

replacement line that satisfies all of the following conditions: 

1) The replacement line is operated as a powder coating line; 

2) The replacement line was added after July 1, 1988; and 

3) The owner or operator also includes as a participating coating line one or 

more coating lines that satisfy the criteria of a replacement line, as 

described in subsection (a) of this Section. 

d) To demonstrate compliance with this Section, a source shall establish the 

following: 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation shall be determined for all 

participating coating lines at the source according to subsection (d)(2) of 

this Section. All participating coating lines shall be factored in each day 

to demonstrate compliance. Provided compliance is established pursuant 

to the requirements in this subsection, nothing in this Section requires 

daily operation of each participating line. Actual daily emissions from all 
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participating coating lines (Ed) shall never exceed the alternative daily 

emission limitation (Ad) and shall be calculated by use of the following 

equation: 

i

n

i

Ed ViC  1

where: 

Ed = Actual daily VOM emissions from participating coating lines 

in units of kg/day (lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied by all participating coating 

lines at the source; 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units of l/day 

(gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); and 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM). 

2) The alternative daily emission limitation (Ad) shall be determined for all 

participating coating lines at the source on a daily basis as follows: 

Ad  Ai  Ap

where Ai and Ap are defined in subsections (d)(2)(A) and (d)(2)(B) of this 

Section. 

A) The portion of the alternative daily emissions limitation for coating 

operations at a source using non-powder coating (Al) shall be 

determined for all such participating non-powder coating lines on a 

daily basis as follows: 
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

















   i i

i i

i

n

i

i i D L

D C A V L

1

where: 

Ai = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of 

kg/day (lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied in the participating 

coating lines; 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of 

kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and 

any compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM); 

Di = The density of VOM in each coating applied. For the 

purposes of calculating Al, the density is 0.882 kg 

VOM/l VOM (7.36 lbs VOM/gal VOM); 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units of l 

(gal) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition 

of VOM); and 

Li = The VOM emission limitation for each coating applied, 

as specified in Section 218.204 of this Subpart, in units 

of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water 

and any compounds thatwhich are specifically 

exempted from the definition of VOM). 

B) The portion of the alternative daily emission limitation for coating 

operations at a source using powdered coating (Ap) shall be 

determined for all such participating powder coating lines at the 

source on a daily basis as follows: 
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     

m

h

n

j j j

j j j h

p D L

V L D K

A

1 1

where: 

Ap = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of 

kg/day (lbs/day); 

h = Subscript denoting a specific powder coating line; 

j = Subscript denoting a specific powder coating applied; 

m = Total number of participating powder coating lines; 

n = Total number of powder coatings applied in the 

participating coating lines; 

Dj = The assumed density of VOM in liquid coating, 0.882 

kg VOM/l VOM (7.36 lbs VOM/gal VOM); 

Vj = Volume of each powder coating consumed for the day 

in units of l (gal) of coating; and 

Lj = The VOM emission limitation for each coating 

applied, as specified in Section 218.204 of this 

Subpart, in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of 

coating (minus water and any compounds thatwhich

are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); and 

K = A constant for each individual coating line 

representing the ratio of the volume of coating solids 

consumed on the liquid coating system thatwhich has 

been replaced to the volume of powder coating 

consumed on the replacement line to accomplish the 

same coating job. This value shall be determined by 

the source based on tests conducted and records 

maintained pursuant to the requirements of Section 

218.213 of this Subpart demonstrating the amount of 

coating solids consumed as both liquid powder. Test 

methods and recordkeeping requirements shall be 
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approved by the Agency and USEPA and shall be 

contained in the source's operating permit as federally 

enforceable permit conditions, subject to the 

following restrictions: 

i) K cannot exceed 0.9 for non-recycled powder 

coating systems; or 

ii) K cannot exceed 2.0 for recycled powder 

coating systems. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.217 Wood Furniture Coating and Flat Wood Paneling Coating Work Practice 

Standards 

a) Spray booth cleaning. Each owner or operator of a source subject to the 

limitations of Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart shall not use compounds 

containing more than 8.0 percent, by weight, of VOM for cleaning spray booth 

components other than conveyors, continuous coaters and their enclosures, and 

metal filters, unless the spray booth is being refurbished. If the spray booth is 

being refurbished, that is, the spray booth coating or other material used to cover 

the booth is being replaced, the affected source shall use no more than 1.0 gallon 

of organic solvent to prepare the booth prior to applying the booth coating. 

b) Application equipment requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 

the limitations of Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart shall use conventional air 

spray guns to apply coating materials to wood furniture under the circumstances 

specified in subsections (b)(1) through (4) of this Section:

1) To apply coating materials that have a VOM content no greater than 1.0 

kg VOM/kg solids (1.0 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied;

2) For repair coating under the following circumstances:

A) The coating materials are applied after the completion of the 

coating operation; or
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B) The coating materials are applied after the stain and before any 

other type of coating material is applied, and the coating materials

are applied from a container that has a volume of no more than 2.0 

gallons;

3) If the spray gun is aimed and triggered automatically, rather than 

manually; or

4) If emissions from the finishing application station are directed to a control 

device pursuant to Section 218.216 of this Subpart

cb) Cleaning and storage requirements. Each owner or operator of a source subject to 

the limitations of Section 218.204(l) or (p) of this Subpart shall: 

1) Keep, store, and dispose of all coating, cleaning, and washoff materials in 

closed containers; 

2) Pump or drain all organic solvent used for line cleaning into closed 

containers; 

3) Collect all organic solvent used to clean spray guns in closed containers; 

and 

4) Control emissions from washoff operations by using closed tanks. 

d) Additional cleaning and storage requirements for flat wood paneling coating lines. 

Every owner or operator of a source subject to the limitations of Section 

218.204(p) of this Subpart shall:

1) Minimize spills of VOM-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning 

materials and clean up spills immediately;

2) Minimize emissions of VOM during the cleaning of storage, mixing, and 

conveying equipment; and

3) Keep mixing vessels that contain VOM-containing coatings and other 

VOM-containing materials closed except when specifically in use.

c) Application equipment requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 
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the limitations of Section 218.204(l) of this Subpart shall use conventional air 

spray guns to apply coating materials to wood furniture except under the 

circumstances specified in subsections (c)(1) through (4) of this Section:

1) To apply coating materials that have a VOM content no greater than 1.0 

kg VOM/kg solids (1.0 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied; 

2) For repair coating under the following circumstances: 

A) The coating materials are applied after the completion of the 

coating operation; or 

B) The coating materials are applied after the stain and before any 

other type of coating material is applied, and the coating materials 

are applied from a container that has a volume of no more than 2.0 

gallons;

3) If the spray gun is aimed and triggered automatically, rather than 

manually; or 

4) If emissions from the finishing application station are directed to a control 

device pursuant to Section 218.216 of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

SUBPART H: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 

Section 218.401 Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing 

a) No owner or operator of a subject flexographic, packaging rotogravure or 

publication rotogravure printing line shall apply at any time any coating or ink 

unless the VOM content does not exceed the limitation specified in either 

subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), as applicable below. Compliance with this Section 

must be demonstrated through the applicable coating or ink analysis test methods 

and procedures specified in Section 218.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping 

and reporting requirements specified in Section 218.404(c) of this Part. As an 

alternative to compliance with this subsection, a subject printing line may meet 

the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) below. 
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1) Prior to August 1, 2010, either:

A1) Forty percent VOM by volume of the coating and ink (minus water 

and any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM),; or 

B2) Twenty-five percent VOM by volume of the volatile content in the 

coating and ink; and. 

2) On and after August 1, 2010:

A) For owners operators of flexographic or rotogravure printing lines 

that do not print flexible packaging, either:

i) Forty percent VOM by volume of the coating and ink 

(minus water and any compounds that are specifically 

exempted from the definition of VOM); or

ii) Twenty-five percent VOM by volume of the volatile 

content in the coating and ink;

B) For owners or operators of flexographic or rotogravure printing 

lines that print flexible packaging, or that print flexible packaging 

and non-flexible packaging on the same line, either:

i) 0.8 kg VOM/kg (0.8 lbs VOM/lb) solids applied; or

ii) 0.16 kg VOM/kg (0.16 lbs VOM/lb) inks and coatings 

applied.

b) Weighted Averaging Alternative

1) Prior to August 1, 2010, noNo owner or operator of a subject flexographic,

packaging rotogravure or publication rotogravure printing line shall apply 

coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless the weighted average, 

by volume, VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day on 

the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation specified in either 

subsection (a)(1)(A) (as determined by subsection (b)(1)(A)) or subsection 

(a)(12)(B)) (as determined by subsection (b)(12)(B)). Compliance with 
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this subsection must be demonstrated through the applicable coating or ink 

analysis test methods and procedures specified in Section 218.105(a) of 

this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

Section 218.404(d) of this Part. 

A1) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(1)(A) of this Section. 

 

  i si VOMi

n

i

i i si VOMi

n

i

i A

L V V

C L V V

VOM















1

1

( )( )

whereWhere: 

VOM(i)(A) = The weighted average VOM content in units of 

percent VOM by volume of all coatings and inks 

(minus water and any compounds thatwhich are 

specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM) used each day; 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied; 

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on a printing line; 

Ci = The VOM content in units of percent VOM by 

volume of each coating or ink as applied (minus 

water and any compounds thatwhich are 

specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 

Li = The liquid volume of each coating or ink as 

applied in units of l (gal); 

Vsi = The volume fraction of solids in each coating or 

ink as applied; and 
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VVOMi = The volume fraction of VOM in each coating or 

ink as applied. 

B2) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(12)(B) of this Section. 

i VMi

n

i

i i VMi

n

i

i B

LV

C LV

VOM







 

1

1

( )( )

where: 

VOM(i)(B) = The weighted average VOM content in units of 

percent VOM by volume of the volatile content 

of all coatings and inks used each day; 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied; 

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on each printing line; 

Ci = The VOM content in units of percent VOM by 

volume of the volatile matter in each coating or 

ink as applied; 

Li = The liquid volume of each coating or ink as 

applied in units of l (gal) and 

VVMi = The volume fraction of volatile matter in each 

coating or ink as applied. 

2) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a subject 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line that does not print flexible 

packaging shall apply coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless 

the weighted average, by weight, VOM content of all coatings and inks as 

applied each day on the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation 

specified in either subsection (a)(2)(A)(i) (calculated in accordance with 
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the equation in subsection (b)(1)(A)) or (a)(2)(A)(ii) (calculated in 

accordance with the equation in subsection (b)(1)(B)) of this Section. 

Compliance with this subsection (b)(2) shall be demonstrated through the 

applicable coating or ink analysis test methods and procedures specified in 

Section 218.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 218.404(d) of this Subpart.

3) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a subject 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging, or 

that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, 

shall apply coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless the 

weighted average, by weight, VOM content of all coatings and inks as 

applied each day on the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation 

specified in either subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) (calculated in accordance with 

the equation in subsection (b)(3)(A)) or subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) (calculated 

in accordance with the equation in subsection (b)(3)(B)) of this Section. 

Compliance with this subsection (b)(3) shall be demonstrated through the 

applicable coating or ink analysis test methods and procedures specified in 

Section 218.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 218.404(d) of this Subpart.

A) The following equation shall be used to determine if the 

weighted average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied 

each day on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation 

specified in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) of this Section.







  n

i

i

i i

n

i

A

W

C W

VOM

1

1

( )

where: 

VOM(A) = The weighted average VOM content in units of kg 

VOM per kg (lbs VOM per lb) solids of all 

coatings and inks used each day;

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied;
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n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on a printing line;

Ci = The VOM content in units of kg VOM per kg (lbs 

VOM per lb) solids of each coating or ink as 

applied;

Wi = Weight of solids in each coating or ink, as applied, 

in units of kg/l (lb/gal).

B) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) of this Section.







  n

i

i

i i

n

i

B

L

C L

VOM

1

1

( )

where: 

VOM(B) = The weighted average VOM content in units of kg 

(lbs) VOM per weight in kg (lbs) of all coatings or 

inks as applied each day;

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied;

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on each printing line;

Ci = The VOM content in units of kg (lbs) VOM per 

weight in kg (lbs) of each coating or ink as 

applied;

Li = The weight of each coating or ink, as applied, in 

units of kg/l (lb/gal).

c) Capture System and Control Device Requirements 
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1) Prior to August 1, 2010, noNo owner or operator of a subject flexographic, 

packaging rotogravure or publication rotogravure printing line equipped 

with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject printing 

line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements in subsection 

(c)(1)(A)(i), (c)(1)(A)(ii)(2), or (c)(13)(A)(iii), as well asand subsections 

(c)(14)(D), (c)(5), and (c)(6) below. 

A One of:

i)1) A carbon adsorption system is used thatwhich reduces the 

captured VOM emissions by at least 90 percent by weight;,

or 

ii)2) An incineration system is used thatwhich reduces the 

captured VOM emissions by at least 90 percent by weight;,

or 

iii)3) An alternative VOM emission reduction system is used 

thatwhich is demonstrated to have at least a 90 percent 

control device efficiency, approved by the Agency and 

approved by USEPA as a SIP revision;, and 

B4) The printing line is equipped with a capture system and control 

device that provides an overall reduction in VOM emissions of at 

least: 

iA) 75 percent where a publication rotogravure printing line is 

employed;, or 

iiB) 65 percent where a packaging rotogravure printing line is 

employed;, or 

iiiC) 60 percent where a flexographic printing line is employed;,

and 

2) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that does not print flexible packaging and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the 

subject printing line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements
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in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), (c)(1)(A)(ii), or (c)(1)(A)(iii), as well as 

subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(5), and (c)(6) of this Section;

3) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the 

subject printing line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements 

in subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of this Section and the capture system and 

control device provides an overall reduction in VOM emissions of at least:

A) 65 percent in cases in which a subject printing line was first 

constructed at the subject source prior to March 14, 1995 and 

utilizes a control device that was first constructed at the subject 

source prior to January 1, 2010; or

B) 70 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source prior to March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control device 

that was first constructed at the subject source on or after January 

1, 2010; or

C) 75 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source on or after March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control 

device that was first constructed at the subject source prior to 

January 1, 2010; or

D) 80 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source on or after March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control 

device that was first constructed at the subject source on or after 

January 1, 2010; 

4) On and after August 1, 2010, the owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible 

packaging on the same line and that is equipped with a control device shall 

be subject to the requirements of either subsection (c)(1)(B) or (c)(3) of 

this Section, whichever is more stringent, as well as subsections (c)(5) and 

(c)(6) of this Section;

5) The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment 

specified in Section 218.105(d)(2) of this Part and except as provided in 
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Section 218.105(d)(3) of this Part, the monitoring equipment is installed, 

calibrated, operated and maintained according to vendor specifications at 

all times the control device is in use;, and 

6) The capture system and control device are operated at all times when the 

subject printing line is in operation. The owner or operator shall 

demonstrate compliance with this subsection by using the applicable 

capture system and control device test methods and procedures specified 

in Section 218.105(c) through Section 218.105(f) of this Part and by 

complying with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

Section 218.404(e) of this Part. The owner or operator of a printing line 

subject to the requirements in subsection (c)(1)(B) or (c)(2) of this Section 

that performed all testing necessary to demonstrate compliance with 

subsection (c)(1)(B) prior to August 1, 2010 is not required to retest 

pursuant to this subsection (c)(6). The owner or operator of a printing line 

subject to the requirements in subsection (c)(3) shall perform testing in 

compliance with this subsection (c)(6), even if the owner or operator 

already performed such testing prior to August 1, 2010, unless the 

following conditions are met. Nothing in this subsection (c)(6), however, 

shall limit the Agency's ability to require that the owner or operator 

perform testing pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201.282:

A) On or after May 1, 2000, the owner or operator of the 

subject printing line performed all testing necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with subsection (c)(1)(B);

B) Such testing also demonstrated an overall control efficiency equal 

to or greater than the applicable control efficiency requirements in 

subsection (c)(3); 

C) The owner or operator submitted the results of such tests to the 

Agency, and the tests were not rejected by the Agency;

D) The same capture system and control device subject to the tests 

referenced in subsection (c)(6)(A) of this Section is still being used 

by the subject printing line; and

E) The owner or operator complies with all recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements in Section 218.404(e)(1)(B).
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d) No owner or operator of subject flexographic or rotogravure printing lines that

print flexible packaging or print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on 

the same line shall cause or allow VOM containing cleaning materials, including 

used cleaning towels, associated with the subject flexographic or rotogravure 

printing lines to be kept, stored, or disposed of in any manner other than in closed 

containers, or conveyed from one location to another in any manner other than in 

closed containers or pipes, except when specifically in use.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.402 Applicability 

a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 218.401, theThe limitations of Section 

218.401 of this SubpartPart apply to all flexographic and rotogravure printing 

lines at a subject source. Sources with flexographic and/or rotogravure printing 

lines are subject sources if: 

1) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all flexographic and 

rotogravure printing linesline(s) (including solvents used for cleanup 

operations associated with flexographic and rotogravure printing 

linesline(s)) at the source ever exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar 

year and the flexographic and rotogravure printing linesline(s) (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with flexographic and 

rotogravure printing linesline(s)) at the source are not limited to less than 

90.7 Mg (100 tons) of VOM emissions per calendar year in the absence of 

air pollution control equipment through production or capacity limitations 

contained in a federally enforceable permit or a SIP revision; or 

2) The flexographic and rotogravure printing linesline(s) (including solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with flexographic and rotogravure 

printing linesline(s)) at the source have a potential to emit 22.7 Mg (25 

tons) or more of VOM per year. 

b) The limitations of Section 218.401(d) shall apply to all owners or operators of 

flexographic or rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging, or that 

print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, at a source 

where the combined emissions of VOM from all flexographic and rotogravure 

printing lines total 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more (including solvents used for 
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cleanup operations associated with flexographic and rotogravure printing lines), in 

the absence of air pollution control equipment.

cb) Upon achieving compliance with this Subpart, the flexographic and rotogravure 

printing lines are not required to meet Subpart G (SectionSections 218.301 or 

218.302 of this Part). Flexographic and rotogravure printing lines exempt from 

this Subpart are subject to Subpart G (SectionSections 218.301 or 218.302 of this 

Part). Rotogravure or flexographic equipment used for both roll printing and 

paper coating is subject to this Subpart. 

dc) Once subject to the limitations of Section 218.401, a flexographic or rotogravure 

printing line is always subject to the limitations of Section 218.401 of this Part. 

ed) Any owner or operator of any flexographic or rotogravure printing line that is 

exempt from any of the limitations of Section 218.401 of this Part because of the 

criteria in this Section is subject to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements 

specified in Section 218.404(b) and (f) of this Part, as applicable. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.403 Compliance Schedule 

Every owner or operator of a flexographic and/or rotogravure printing line shall comply with the 

applicable requirements of Section 218.401 and Section 218.404 of this Part in accordance with 

the applicable compliance schedule or schedules specified in subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d), (e), 

(f), or (g) below: 

a) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line thatwhich is 

exempt from the limitations of Section 218.401 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 218.402(a) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or after a date 

consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has 

complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 218.404(b) of this Part. 

b) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 218.401(a)(1) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or 

after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 218.401(a)(1)

and Section 218.404(c) of this Part. 
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c) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 218.401(b)(1) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or 

after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 218.401(b)(1)

and Section 218.404(d) of this Part. 

d) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 218.401(c)(1)(B) of this Part shall operate said printing line on 

or after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, the applicable 

provisions in SectionsSection 218.401(c) and Section 218.404(e) of this Part. 

e) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 218.401(a)(2), (b)(2), or (b)(3) or complying by means of 

Section 218.401(c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4), shall operate the printing line on or after 

August 1, 2010, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Section 218.401(a)(2), (b)(2) or (b)(3), and Section 218.401(c), as 

applicable, and all applicable provisions in Section 218.404 of this Part.

f) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, shall operate the printing line on or after August 1, 2010, unless 

the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 

218.401(d) and Section 218.404(g) of this Part.

g) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, and that is exempt from the limitations of Section 218.401(d) 

because of the criteria in Section 218.402(b) of this Part shall operate the printing 

line on or after August 1, 2010, unless the owner or operator has complied with, 

and continues to comply with, Section 218.402(b) and Section 218.404(f) of this 

Part.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.404 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

a) The VOM content of each coating and ink and the efficiency of each capture 

system and control device shall be determined by the applicable test methods and 
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procedures specified in Section 218.105 of this Part to establish the records 

required under this Section. 

b) Any owner or operator of a printing line which is exempted from any of the 

limitations of Section 218.401 of this Part because of the criteria in Section 

218.402(a) of this Part shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part or, for flexographic 

or rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging or that print 

flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, by 

August 1, 2010, the owner or operator of a flexographic orand rotogravure 

printing line to which this subsection (b) is applicable shall certify to the 

Agency that the flexographic and rotogravure printing line is exempt 

under the provisions of Section 218.402(a) of this Part. Such certification 

shall include: 

A) A declaration that the flexographic and rotogravure printing line is 

exempt from the limitations of the criteria in Section 218.401 of 

this Part because of Section 218.402(a) of this Part;, and 

B) Calculations which demonstrate that total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from all flexographic and rotogravure printing 

lines at the source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar 

year before the application of capture systems and control devices. 

Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM for a flexographic 

or rotogravure printing source is the sum of maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from each flexographic and rotogravure 

printing line at the source. The following equation shall be used to 

calculate total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM per 

calendar year before the application of capture systems and control 

devices for each flexographic and rotogravure printing line at the 

source: 

E A B 1095 (C D F) p     

where: 
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Ep = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from one 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line in units of 

kg/year (lbs/year); 

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of the coating or 

ink with the highest VOM content as applied each year 

on the printing line in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) 

of coating or ink solids; 

B = Total volume of solids for all coatings and inks that can 

potentially be applied each year on the printing line in 

units of l/year (gal/year). The instrument and/or method 

by which the owner or operator accurately measured or 

calculated the volume of each coating and ink as applied 

and the amount that can potentially be applied each year 

on the printing line shall be described in the certification 

to the Agency; 

C = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the cleanup 

material or solvent with the highest VOM content as used 

each year on the printing line in units of kgKg/l (lbs 

VOM/gal); 

D = The greatest volume of cleanup material or solvent used 

in any 8-hour period; and

F = The highest fraction of cleanup material or solvent which 

is not recycled or recovered for offsite disposal during 

any 8-hour period. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a flexographic and rotogravure printing line referenced in 

this subsection shall collect and record all of the following information 

each year for each printing line and maintain the information at the source 

for a period of three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content and the volume of each coating and ink as 

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3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a flexographic and rotogravure printing line exempted from 

the limitations of Section 218.401 of this Part because of the criteria in 

Section 218.402(a) of this Part shall notify the Agency of any record 

showing that total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all 

printing lines exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) in any calendar year before the 

application of capture systems and control devices by sending a copy of 

such record to the Agency within 30 days after the exceedance occurs. 

c) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(a) of this Part 

shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance from an existing subject printing 

line from Section 218.401(b) or Section 218.401(c) of this Part to Section 

218.401(a) of this Part, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall certify to the Agency that the printing line will be in compliance with 

Section 218.401(a) of this Part on and after a date consistent with Section 

218.106 of this Part, or Section 218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after 

the initial start-up date. The owner or operator of a printing line subject to 

the requirements in Section 218.401(a)(2)(B) shall certify in accordance 

with this subsection (c)(1) even if the owner or operator of such line 

submitted a certification prior to January 1, 2010. Such certification shall 

include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(a) of this 

Part shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 
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each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.401(a) of this Part 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 218.401 of this Part from Section 

218.401(a) of this Part to Section 218.401(b) or (c) of this Part, the 

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(d)(1) or (e)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the 

method of compliance with Section 218.401 of this Part from 

Section 218.401(a) of this Part to Section 218.401(b) or (c) of this 

Part, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 

subsection (d) or (e) of this Section, respectively. 

d) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(b) shall comply 

with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance for an existing subject printing 

line from Section 218.401(a) or (c) of this Part to Section 218.401(b) of 

this Part, the owner or operator of the subject printing line shall certify to 

the Agency that the printing line will be in compliance with Section 

218.401(b) of this Part on and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 

of this Part, or Section 218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial 
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start-up date. The owner or operator of a printing line subject to the 

requirements in Section 218.401(b)(3) shall certify in accordance with this 

subsection (d)(1) even if the owner or operator of such line submitted a 

certification prior to January 1, 2010. Such certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each printing line which 

will comply by means of Section 218.401(b) of this Part. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating and ink 

available for use on each printing line. 

C) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

D) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume, or weight of solids, as 

applicable, of each coating and ink as applied each day on each 

printing line. 

E) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (d)(2) of this 

Section. 

F) An example of the format in which the records required in 

subsection (d)(2) of this Section will be kept. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(b) of this 

Part shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each printing line and maintain the information at the source for a period 

of three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content and the volume, or weight of solids, as 

applicable, of each coating and ink as applied each day on each 
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printing line. 

C) The daily-weighted average VOM content of all coatings and inks 

as applied on each printing line. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.401(b) of this Part 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 218.401 of this Part from Section 

218.401(b) of this Part to Section 218.401(a) or 218.401(c) of this 

Part, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 

subsection (c)(1) or (e)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon 

changing the method of compliance with Section 218.401 of this 

Part from Section 218.401(b) of this Part to Section 218.401(a) or 

(c) of this Part, the owner or operator shall comply with all 

requirements of subsection (c) or (e) of this Section, respectively. 

e) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(c) of this Part 

shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance for an existing printing line from 

Section 218.401(a) or (b) of this Part to Section 218.401(c) of this Part, the 

owner or operator of the subject printing line shall either:

A) Performperform all tests and submit to the Agency the results of all 

tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject 

printing line will be in compliance with Section 218.401(c) of this 

Part on and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this 

Part, or Section 218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial 

start-up date; or.
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B) If not required to perform such testing pursuant to Section 

218.401(c)(6), submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that the owner or operator is not

required to perform testing pursuant to Section 

218.401(c)(6); 

ii) The dates that testing demonstrating compliance with 

Section 218.401(c)(3) was performed; and

iii) The dates that the results of such testing were submitted to 

the Agency.

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 218.401(c) of this 

Part shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each printing line and maintain the information at the facility for a period 

of three years: 

A) Control device monitoring data. 

B) A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, 

monitoring equipment and the associated printing line. 

C) A maintenance log for the capture system, control device and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed including dates and duration of any 

outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or Section 

218.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 218.401(c) of this Part,

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 
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B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 218.401 of this Part from Section 

218.401(c) of this Part to Section 218.401(a) or (b) of this Part, the 

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(c)(1) or (d)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the 

method of compliance with Section 218.401 of this Part from 

Section 218.401(c) of this Part to Section 218.401(a) or (b) of this 

Part, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 

subsection (c) or (d) of this Section, respectively. 

4) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, the owner or operator of a printing line subject to the 

requirements in Section 218.401(c)(3) or (c)(4) shall submit to the Agency 

records documenting the date the printing line was constructed at the 

subject source and the date the control device for such printing line was

constructed at the subject source.

f) Any owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, and that is exempt from the limitations of Section 218.401(d) 

because of the criteria in Section 218.402(b) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon modification of a printing line, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in 

Section 218.401(d) because of the criteria in Section 218.402(b);

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all flexographic and rotogravure printing lines (including inks 

and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with such 

printing lines) at the source never equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control equipment; and

2) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all 

flexographic and rotogravure printing lines (including inks and solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with the flexographic and 
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rotogravure lines) at the source ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control equipment, within 30 days 

after the event occurs

g) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

218.401(d) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, submit a certification to the Agency describing the 

practices and procedures that the owner or operator will follow to ensure 

compliance with the limitations of Section 218.401(d); and

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 218.401(d) by sending a 

description of the violation and copies of records documenting such 

violations to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation.

h) All records required by subsections (f) and (g) of this Section shall be retained for 

at least three years and shall be made available to the Agency upon request.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.405 Lithographic Printing: Applicability 

a) Until March 15, 1996, the limitations of Section 218.406 of this Subpart apply to 

all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for 

cleanup operations associated with the heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line(s)) at a source subject to the requirements of this Subpart. All sources with 

heatset web offset lithographic printing lines are sources subject to the 

requirements of this Subpart unless:

1) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset web offset 

lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the heatset web offset lithographic printing line(s)) at the 

source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar year in the absence 

of air pollution control equipment; or 

2) A federally enforceable permit or SIP revision for all heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line(s) at a source requires the owner or operator to 
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limit production or capacity of these printing line(s) to reduce total VOM 

emissions from all heatset web offset lithographic printing line(s) to 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year or less in the absence of air pollution 

control equipment. 

b) Any owner or operator of any heatset web offset lithographic printing line that is 

exempt from the limitations in Section 218.406 of this Subpart because of the 

criteria in subsection (a) of this Section shall be subject to the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements in Section 218.406(b)(1) of this Subpart. 

ac) EveryOn and after March 15, 1996, every owner or operator of lithographic 

printing linesline(s) is subject to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 

Section 218.411 of this Subpart. 

bd) Prior to August 1, 2010,On and after March 15, 1996, Sections 218.407 through 

218.410 of this Subpart shall apply to: 

1) All owners or operators of heatset web offset lithographic printing 

linesline(s) unless: 

A) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for 

cleanup operations associated with heatset web offset lithographic 

printing lines) at the source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per 

calendar year before the application of capture systems and control 

devices. To determine a source's total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for the purposes of this subsection (b)(1)(A), 

the owner or operator shall use the calculations set forth in Section 

218.411(a)(1)(C)218.406(b)(1)(A)(ii) of this Subpart; or 

B) Federally enforceable permit conditions or SIP revision for all 

heatset web offset lithographic printing linesline(s) at the source 

requires the owner or operator to limit production or capacity of 

these printing linesline(s) to total VOM emissions of 90.7 Mg/yr 

(100 TPY) or less, before the application of capture systems and 

control devices; 

2) All owners or operators of heatset web offset, non-heatset web offset, or 

sheet-fed offset lithographic printing linesline(s), unless the combined 
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emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing linesline(s) at the source 

(including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing linesline(s)) never exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), 

as determined in accordance with Section 218.411(a)(1)(B), before the 

application of capture systems and control devices. 

c) On and after August 1, 2010:

1) The requirements in Section 218.407(a)(1)(B) through (a)(1)(E) and 

218.407(b) and all applicable provisions in Sections 218.409 through 

218.411 of this Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines, if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including solvents used 

for cleanup operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) ever 

exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), calculated in accordance with Section 

218.411(b)(2)(B), before the application of capture systems and control 

devices;

2) The requirements in Section 218.407(a)(1)(A) and (a)(2) through (a)(5) 

and all applicable provisions in Sections 218.409 through 218.411 of this 

Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of lithographic printing lines 

if the combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines at 

the source (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), calculated in accordance with Section 218.411(b)(1)(B), before 

the application of capture systems and control devices;

3) Notwithstanding subsection (c)(2) of this Section, at sources where the 

combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines at the 

source (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) but do 

not exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), calculated in accordance with 

Section 218.411(b)(1)(B), before the application of capture systems and 

control devices, the following exclusions shall apply unless the owner or 

operator of the source certifies pursuant to Section 218.411(g)(1)(B) that 

the source will not make use of any such exclusions:

A) The requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), and 

(a)(3) of this Subpart shall not apply to lithographic printing lines 
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with a total fountain solution reservoir of less than 3.8 liters (1 

gallon);

B) The requirements of Section 218.407(a)(3) of this Subpart shall not 

apply to sheet-fed offset lithographic printing lines with maximum 

sheet size of 11x17 inches or smaller; 

C) The requirements of Section 218.407(a)(4) of this Subpart shall not 

apply to up to a total of 416.3 liters (110 gallons) per year of 

cleaning materials used on all lithographic printing lines at the 

source;

D) The requirements of Section 218.407(a)(4)(A)(i) shall not apply to 

lithographic printing lines at the source. Instead, the requirements 

of Section 218.407(a)(4)(A)(ii) shall apply to such lines.

de) If a lithographic printing line at a source is or becomes subject to one or more of 

the limitations in Section Sections 218.406 or 218.407 of this Subpart, the 

lithographic printing linesline(s) at the source are always subject to the applicable 

provisions of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.406 Provisions Applying to Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Prior to 

March 15, 1996 (Repealed)

a) Emission Standards and Limitations. No owner or operator of a heatset web 

offset printing line at a source that meets or exceeds the applicability levels in 

Section 218.405(a) of this Subpart may cause or allow the operation of such 

heatset web offset printing line(s) unless the owner or operator meets the 

requirements in subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this Section and the requirements in 

subsections (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this Section. The owner or operator shall 

demonstrate compliance with this Section by using the applicable test methods 

and procedures specified in Section 218.105(a), (d), and (f) of this Part and by 

complying with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

subsection (b) of this Section. 

1) An afterburner system is installed and operated that reduces 90 percent of 

the VOM emissions (excluding methane and ethane) from the dryer 
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exhaust; or 

2) The fountain solution contains no more than 8 percent, by weight, of 

VOM and a condensation recovery system is installed and operated that 

removes at least 75 percent of the non-isopropyl alcohol organic materials 

from the dryer exhaust; and 

3) The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment 

specified in Section 218.105(d)(2) of this Part and the monitoring 

equipment is installed, calibrated, operated and maintained according to 

manufacturer's specifications at all times when the control device is in use;

and 

4) The control device is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation.

b) Recordkeeping and Reporting. The VOM content of each fountain solution and 

ink and the efficiency of each control device shall be determined by the applicable 

test methods and procedures specified in Section 218.105 of this Part to establish 

the records required under this subsection. 

1) Any owner or operator of a lithographic printing line which is exempted 

from the limitations of subsection (a) of this Section because of the criteria 

in 218.405(a) of this Subpart shall comply with the following:

A) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the owner or 

operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line to which 

subsection (b)(1) of this Section is applicable shall certify to the 

Agency that the heatset web offset lithographic printing line is 

exempt under the provisions of Section 218.405(a) of this Subpart. 

Such certification shall include: 

i) A declaration that the heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line is exempt from the limitations of subsection 

(a) of this Section because of the criteria in Section 

218.405(a) of this Subpart; and 

ii) Calculations which demonstrate that total maximum 

theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset web offset 
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lithographic printing lines at the source never exceed 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year before the application of 

air pollution control equipment. Total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for a heatset web offset lithographic 

printing source is the sum of maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from each heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line at the source. The following 

equation shall be used to calculate total maximum 

theoretical emissions of VOM per calendar year in the 

absence of air pollution control equipment for each heatset 

web offset lithographic printing line at the source: 

Ep = (R x A x B) + [(C x D) + 1095 (F x G x H)] 

where:

Ep = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM 

from one heatset web offset printing line in units 

of kg/yr (lb/yr);

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of ink with 

the highest VOM content as applied each year on 

the printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal) of 

solids; 

B = Total volume of solids for all inks that can 

potentially be applied each year on the printing 

line in units of l/yr (gal/yr). The instrument or 

method by which the owner or operator 

accurately measured or calculated the volume of 

each ink as applied and the amount that can 

potentially be applied each year on the printing 

line shall be described in the certification to the 

Agency; 

C = Weight of VOM per volume of fountain solution 

with the highest VOM content as applied each 

year on the printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal);
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D = The total volume of fountain solution that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line 

in units of l/yr (gal/yr). The instrument and/or 

method by which the owner or operator 

accurately measured or calculated the volume of 

each fountain solution used and the amount that 

can potentially be used each year on the printing 

line shall be described in the certification to the 

Agency; 

F = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the 

cleanup material or solvent with the highest 

VOM content as used each year on the printing 

line in units of kg/l (lb/gal) of such material;

G = The greatest volume of cleanup material or 

solvent used in any 8-hour period; and

H = The highest fraction of cleanup material or 

solvent which is not recycled or recovered for 

offsite disposal during any 8-hour period.

R = The multiplier representing the amount of VOM 

not retained in the substrate being used. For 

paper, R = 0.8. For foil, plastic, or other 

impervious substrates, R = 1.0.

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the 

owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

to which subsection (b)(1) of this Section is applicable shall collect 

and record all of the following information each year for each 

printing line and maintain the information at the source for a 

period of three years: 

i) The name and identification of each fountain solution and 

ink as applied on each printing line; and 

ii) The VOM content and the volume of each fountain solution 

and ink as applied each year on each printing line. 
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C) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, the 

owner or operator of a source exempted from the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section because of the criteria in Section 

218.405(a) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency of any record 

showing that total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from 

all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines exceed 90.7 Mg

(100 tons) in any calendar year in the absence of air pollution 

control equipment by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days after the exceedence occurs. 

2) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section and complying by means of subsection (a)(1) 

of this Section shall comply with the following: 

A) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon 

initial start-up of a new printing line, or upon changing the method 

of compliance for an existing printing line from subsection (a)(2) 

to (a)(1) of this Section, perform all tests and submit to the Agency 

the results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

that the subject printing line will be in compliance with subsection 

(a)(1) of this Section on and after a date consistent with Section 

218.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up date; 

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or 

on and after the initial start-up date, collect and record the 

following information each day for each printing line and maintain 

the information at the source for a period of three years: 

i) Control device monitoring data; 

ii) A log of operating time for the control device, monitoring 

equipment and the associated printing line; and 

iii) A maintenance log for the control device and monitoring 

equipment detailing all routine and nonroutine maintenance 

performed including dates and duration of any outages; 

C) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, 
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notify the Agency in the following instances:

i) Any violation of subsection (a)(1) of this Section shall be 

reported to the Agency, in writing, within 30 days 

following the occurrence of the violation; 

ii) Any record showing a violation of subsection (a)(1) of this 

Section shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 

to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation; and 

iii) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(1) to (a)(2) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(3)(A) of this Section. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(1) to (a)(2) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(3) of this Section. 

3) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section and complying by means of subsection (a)(2) 

of this Section shall: 

A) By a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or upon 

initial start-up of a new printing line, or upon changing the method 

of compliance for an existing printing line from subsection (a)(1) 

to (a)(2) of this Section, perform all tests and submit to the Agency 

and the USEPA the results of all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate that the subject printing line will be in compliance 

with subsection (a)(2) of this Section on and after a date consistent 

with Section 218.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up 

date; 

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, or 

on and after the initial start-up date, collect and record the 

following information each day for each printing line and maintain 

the information at the source for a period of three years: 
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i) The VOM content of the fountain solution used each day 

on each printing line; 

ii) A log of operating time for the control device and the 

associated printing line; and 

iii) A maintenance log for the control device detailing all 

routine and non-routine maintenance performed including 

dates and duration of any outages;

C) On and after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, 

notify the Agency in the following instances:

i) Any violation of subsection (a)(2) shall be reported to the 

Agency, in writing, within 30 days following the 

occurrence of the violation; 

ii) Any record showing a violation of subsection (a)(2) of this 

Section shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 

to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation; and 

iii) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(2) to (a)(1) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(2)(A) of this Section. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(2) to (a)(1) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(2) of this Section.

c) Compliance Schedule. Every owner or operator of a heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line shall comply with the applicable requirements of 

subsections (a) and (b) of this Section in accordance with the applicable 

compliance schedule specified in subsections (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this 

Section:
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1) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

which is exempt from the limitations of subsection (a) of this Section 

because of the criteria in Section 218.405(a) of this Subpart shall operate 

said printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this 

Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Sections 218.405(a) and (b)(1) of this Subpart. 

2) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

complying by means of subsection (a)(1) of this Section shall operate said 

printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, 

unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4) and (b)(2) of this Section. 

3) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

complying by means of subsection (a)(2) of this Section shall operate said 

printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 218.106 of this Part, 

unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, subsections (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) and (b)(3) of this Section. 

(Source: Repealed at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.407 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Lithographic 

Printing Lines On and After March 15, 1996

a) NoOn and after March 15, 1996, no owner or operator of lithographic printing 

linesline(s) subject to the requirements of this Subpart shall: 

1) Cause or allow the operation of any heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line unless: 

A) The total VOM content in the as-applied fountain solution meets 

one of the following conditions: 

i) 1.6 percent or less, by weightvolume; 

ii) 3 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the temperature of 

the fountain solution is maintained below 15.6°C (60°F), 

measured at the reservoir or the fountain tray; or 
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iii) 5 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the as-applied 

fountain solution contains no alcohol; 

B) The air pressure in the dryer is maintained lower than the air 

pressure of the press room, such that air flow through all openings 

in the dryer, other than the exhaust, is into the dryer at all times 

when the printing line is operating; 

C) An afterburner is installed and operated so that VOM emissions 

(excluding methane and ethane) from the press dryer 

exhaustsexhaust(s) are reduced as follows:

i) Prior to August 1, 2010, by 90 percent, by weight, or to a 

maximum afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of 20 

ppmv (as carbon); and

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, by at least 90 percent, by 

weight, for afterburners first constructed at the source prior 

to January 1, 2010; by at least 95 percent, by weight, for 

afterburners first constructed at the source on or after 

January 1, 2010; or to a maximum afterburner exhaust 

outlet concentration of 20 ppmv (as carbon);

D) The afterburner complies with all monitoring provisions specified 

in Section 218.410(c) of this Subpartis equipped with the 

applicable monitoring equipment specified in Section 

218.105(d)(2) of this Part and the monitoring equipment is

installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to 

manufacturer's specifications at all times when the afterburner is in 

use; and 

E) The afterburner is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation, except the afterburner may be shut down between 

November 1 and April 1 as provided in Section 218.107 of this 

Part; 

2) Cause or allow the operation of any non-heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line unless the VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 

5 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the as-applied fountain solution 
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contains no alcohol; 

3) Cause or allow the operation of any sheet-fed offset lithographic printing 

line unless: 

A) The VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 5 percent 

or less, by weightvolume; or 

B) The VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 8.5 percent 

or less, by weightvolume, and the temperature of the fountain 

solution is maintained below 15.6°C (60°F), measured at the 

reservoir or the fountain tray; 

4) Cause or allow the use of a cleaning solution on any lithographic printing 

line unless: 

A) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution is less than or 

equal to: 

i) 30 percent, by weight; or 

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, for owners or operators of 

sources that meet the applicability criteria in Section 

218.405(c)(3) and do not certify pursuant to Section 

218.411(g)(1)(B) that the source will not make use of any 

of the exclusions in Section 218.405(c)(3), 70 percent, by 

weight; or

B) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of the as-used cleaning 

solution is less than 10 mmHg at 20°C (68°F); 

5) Cause or allow VOM containing cleaning materials, including used 

cleaning towels, associated with any lithographic printing line to be kept, 

stored or disposed of in any manner other than in closed containers, except 

when specifically in use. 

b) An owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to 

the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(C) of this Section may use a control device 

other than an afterburner, if: 
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1) The control device reduces VOM emissions from the press dryer 

exhaustsexhaust(s) as follows

A) Prior to August 1, 2010, by at least 90 percent, by weight, or to a 

maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration of 20 ppmv 

(as carbon); and

B) On and after August 1, 2010:

i) By at least 90 percent, by weight, for control devices first 

constructed at the source prior to January 1, 2010; 

ii) By at least 95 percent, by weight, for control devices first 

constructed at the source on or after January 1, 2010; or

iii) To a maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration 

of 20 ppmv (as carbon);

2) The owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing appropriate 

monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, and 

operating parameters for the control device; and 

3) The use of the control device with testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping 

in accordance with this plan is approved by the Agency and USEPA as 

federally enforceable permit conditions. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.408 Compliance Schedule for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 

1996 (Repealed)

a) Every owner or operator of a lithographic printing line subject to one or more of 

the control requirements of Section 218.407 of this Subpart shall comply with the 

applicable requirements of Sections 218.407 through 218.411 of this Subpart on 

and after March 15, 1996, or upon initial start-up, whichever is later. 

b) No owner or operator of a lithographic printing line which is exempt from the 

limitations of Section 218.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 
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218.405(d) of this Subpart, shall operate said printing line on or after March 15, 

1996, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, Sections 218.405(d) and 218.411(a) of this Subpart. 

(Source: Repealed at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.409 Testing for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996

a) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 218.407 of 

this Subpart shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a 

request by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Subpart. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator and the owner or 

operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of conducting such 

testing to allow the Agency to be present during such testing. 

b) The methods and procedures of Section 218.105(d) and (f) shall be used for 

testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 

218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as follows: 

1) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendixAppendix A, incorporated by reference at Section 218.112 of this 

Part. The sampling sites for determining efficiency in reducing VOM 

from the dryer exhaust shall be located between the dryer exhaust and the 

control device inlet, and between the outlet of the control device and the 

exhaust to the atmosphere; 

2) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, Method 2, 

2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, appendixAppendix A, 

incorporated by reference at Section 218.112 of this Part; 

3) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream entering and 

exiting the control device, Method 25 or 25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendixAppendix A, incorporated by reference at Section 218.112 of this 

Part. For thermal and catalytic afterburners, Method 25 must be used 

except under the following circumstances, in which case Method 25A 

must be used: 

A) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the control 

device is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon; 
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B) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the control device and the 

required level of control result in exhaust concentrations of VOM 

of 50 ppmv, or less, as carbon; and 

C) Due to the high efficiency of the control device, the anticipated 

VOM concentration at the control device exhaust is 50 ppmv or 

less, as carbon, regardless of inlet concentration. If the source 

elects to use Method 25A under this option, the exhaust VOM 

concentration must be 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required 

destruction efficiency must be met for the source to have 

demonstrated compliance. If the Method 25A test results show 

that the required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, 

but the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a retest 

is required. The retest shall be conducted using either Method 25 

or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted using Method 25A and 

the test results again show that the required destruction efficiency 

apparently has been met, but the exhaust concentration is above 50 

ppmv, as carbon, the source must retest using Method 25; 

4) Notwithstanding the criteria or requirements in Method 25 thatwhich

specifies a minimum probe temperature of 129°C (265°F), the probe must 

be heated to at least the gas stream temperature of the dryer exhaust, 

typically close to 176.7°C (350°F); 

5) During testing, the printing linesline(s) shall be operated at representative 

operating conditions and flow rates; and 

6) During testing, an air flow direction indicating device, such as a smoke 

stick, shall be used to demonstrate 100 percent emissions capture 

efficiency for the dryer in accordance with Section 218.407(a)(1)(B) of 

this Subpart. 

c) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in Section 

218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4)(A) of this Subpart, and to determine the 

VOM content of fountain solutions, fountain solution additives, cleaning solvents, 

cleaning solutions, and inks (pursuant to the requirements of Section 

218.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or (b)(2)(B) of this Subpart, as applicable, shall be 

conducted upon request of the Agency or as otherwise specified in this Subpart, as 
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follows: 

1) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section 

218.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 24, 

incorporated by reference at Section 218.112 of this Part, shall be used to 

demonstrate compliance; or 

2) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for fountain solution 

additives, cleaning solvents, and inks may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM content conducted 

in accordance with methods specified in Section 218.105(a) of this Part; 

provided, however, Method 24 shall be used to determine compliance. 

d) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 218.407(b) 

of this Subpart shall be conducted as set forth in the owner or operator's plan 

approved by the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions 

pursuant to Section 218.407(b) of this Subpart. 

e) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning solutions shall be 

conducted in accordance with the applicable methods and procedures specified in 

Section 218.110 of this Part. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.410 Monitoring Requirements for Lithographic Printing 

a) Fountain Solution Temperature. 

1) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing linesline(s) relying on 

the temperature of the fountain solution to demonstrate compliance shall 

install, maintain, and continuously operate a temperature monitor of the 

fountain solution in the reservoir or fountain tray, as applicable. 

2) The temperature monitor must be capable of reading with an accuracy of 

1°C or 2°C, and must be attached to an automatic, continuous recording 

device such as a strip chart, recorder, or computer, with at least the same 

accuracy, that is installed, calibrated and maintained in accordance with 

the manufacturer's specifications. If the automatic, continuous recording 
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device malfunctions, the owner or operator shall record the temperature of 

the fountain solution at least once every two operating hours. The 

automatic, continuous recording device shall be repaired or replaced as 

soon as practicable. 

b) Fountain Solution VOM Content. The owner or operator of any lithographic 

printing linesline(s) subject to Section 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this 

Subpart shall: 

1) For a fountain solution to which VOM is not added automatically: 

A) Maintain records of the VOM content of the fountain solution in 

accordance with Section 218.411(ec)(2)(C); or 

B) Take a sample of the as-applied fountain solution from the fountain 

tray or reservoir, as applicable, each time a fresh batch of fountain 

solution is prepared or each time VOM is added to an existing 

batch of fountain solution in the fountain tray or reservoir, and 

shall determine compliance with the VOM content limitation of the 

as-applied fountain solution by using one of the following options: 

i) With a refractometer or hydrometer with a visual, analog, 

or digital readout and with an accuracy of 0.5 percent. The 

refractometer or hydrometer must be calibrated with a 

standard solution for the type of VOM used in the fountain 

solution, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, 

against measurements performed to determine compliance. 

The refractometer or hydrometer must be corrected for 

temperature at least once per 8-hour shift or once per batch 

of fountain solution prepared or modified, whichever is 

longer; or 

ii) With a conductivity meter if it is demonstrated that a 

refractometer and hydrometer cannot distinguish between 

compliant and noncompliant fountain solution for the type 

and amount of VOM in the fountain solution. A source 

may use a conductivity meter if it demonstrates that both 

hydrometers and refractometers fail to provide significantly 

different measurements for standard solutions containing 
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95 percent, 100 percent and 105 percent of the applicable 

VOM content limit. The conductivity meter reading for the 

fountain solution must be referenced to the conductivity of 

the incoming water. A standard solution shall be used to 

calibrate the conductivity meter for the type of VOM used 

in the fountain solution, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications; 

2) For fountain solutions to which VOM is added at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, determine the VOM content of the as-applied 

fountain solution based on the setting of the automatic feed equipment 

which makes additions of VOM up to a pre-set level. Records must be 

retained of the VOM content of the fountain solution in accordance with 

Section 218.411(ec)(2)(D) of this Subpart. The equipment used to make 

automatic additions must be installed, calibrated, operated and maintained 

in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

c) Afterburners forFor Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing LinesLine(s). 

 If an afterburner is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a 

heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) 

of this Subpart shall: 

1) Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate temperature monitoring 

devicesdevice(s) with an accuracy of 3°C or 5°F on the afterburner in 

accordance with Section 218.105(d)(2) of this Part and in accordance with 

the manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring shall be performed at all 

times when the afterburner is operating; and 

2) Install, calibrate, operate and maintain, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications, a continuous recorder on the temperature monitoring 

devicesdevice(s), such as a strip chart, recorder or computer, with at least 

the same accuracy as the temperature monitor. 

d) Other Control Devices for Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing 

LinesLine(s). If a control device other than an afterburner is used to demonstrate 

compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line subject to this Subpart shall install, maintain, calibrate and operate such 

monitoring equipment as set forth in the owner or operator's plan approved by the 

Agency and USEPA pursuant to Section 218.407(b) of this Subpart. 
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e) Cleaning Solution 

1) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing line relying on the 

VOM content of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 

218.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart must: 

A) For cleaning solutions that are prepared at the source with 

equipment that automatically mixes cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM): 

i) Install, operate, maintain, and calibrate the automatic feed 

equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 

to regulate the volume of each of the cleaning solvent and 

water (or other non-VOM), as mixed; and 

ii) Pre-set the automatic feed equipment so that the 

consumption rates of the cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM), as applied, comply with Section 

218.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart; 

B) For cleaning solutions that are not prepared at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, keep records of the usage of cleaning 

solvent and water (or other non-VOM) as set forth in Section 

218.411(fd)(2) of this Subpart. 

2) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing line relying on the 

vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 

218.407(a)(4)(B) of this Subpart must keep records for such cleaning 

solutions used on any such linesline(s) as set forth in Section 

218.411(fd)(2)(C) of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.411 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Lithographic Printing 

a) Exempt Units prior to August 1, 2010. An owner or operator of lithographic 

printing linesline(s) exempt from the limitations of Section 218.407 of this 

Subpart prior to August 1, 2010, because of the criteria in Section 218.405(bd) of 
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this Subpart, shall comply with the following: 

1) UponBy March 15, 1996, upon initial start-up of a new lithographic 

printing line, and upon modification of a lithographic printing line, submit 

a certification to the Agency that includes: 

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 

requirements in Section 218.407 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 218.405(bd) of this Subpart; 

B) Calculations thatwhich demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source never exceed 45.5 

kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, as follows: 

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) and divide this amount by the 

number of days during that calendar month that 

lithographic printing lines at the source were in operation; 

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the tests methods 

and procedures set forth in Section 218.409(c) of this 

Subpart shall be used; 

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing linesline(s) at the source, an ink 

emission adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all non-heatset inks except 

when using an impervious substrate, and a factor of 0.80 

shall be used in calculating emissions from all heatset inks 

to account for VOM retention in the substrate except when 

using an impervious substrate. For impervious substrates 

such as metal or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is 
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used. The VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be 

multiplied by this factor to determine the amount of VOM 

emissions from the use of ink on the printing linesline(s); 

and 

iv) To determine VOM emissions from fountain solutions and 

cleaning solvents used on lithographic printing linesline(s)

at the source, no retention factor is used; 

C) Either a declaration that the source, through federally enforceable 

permit conditions, has limited its maximum theoretical emissions 

of VOM from all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines 

(including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

heatset web offset printing lines) at the source to no more than 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year before the application of capture 

systems and control devices or calculations which demonstrate that 

the source's total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM do not 

exceed 90.7 Mg/yr (100 tons/yrTPY). Total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for a heatset web offset lithographic printing 

source is the sum of maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from 

each heatset web offset lithographic printing line at the source. 

The following equation shall be used to calculate total maximum 

theoretical emissions of VOM per calendar year in the absence of 

air pollution control equipment for each heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line at the source:To determine the source's 

total maximum theoretical emissions for the purposes of this 

subsection, the owner or operator shall use the calculations set 

forth in Section 218.406(b)(1)(A)(ii) of this Subpart; and 

E (R A B) (C D) 1095 (F G H) p        

where: 

Ep = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from one 

heatset web offset printing line in units of kg/yr (lb/yr);

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of ink with the 

highest VOM content as applied each year on the 

printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal) of solids;
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B = Total volume of solids for all inks that can potentially be

applied each year on the printing line in units of 1/yr 

(gal/yr). The method by which the owner or operator 

accurately calculated the volume of each ink as applied 

and the amount that can potentially be applied each year 

on the printing line shall be described in the certification 

to the Agency;

C = Weight of VOM per volume of fountain solution with 

the highest VOM content as applied each year on the 

printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal);

D = The total volume of fountain solution that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line in units 

of 1/yr (gal/yr). The method by which the owner or 

operator accurately calculated the volume of each 

fountain solution used and the amount that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line shall 

be described in the certification to the Agency;

F = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the cleanup 

material or solvent with the highest VOM content as 

used each year on the printing line in units of kg/l 

(lb/gal) of such material;

G = The greatest volume of cleanup material or solvent used 

in any 8-hour period; 

H = The highest fraction of cleanup material or solvent that 

is not recycled or recovered for offsite disposal during 

any 8-hour period;

R = The multiplier representing the amount of VOM not 

retained in the substrate being used. For paper, R = 0.8. 

For metal, plastic, or other impervious substrates, R = 

1.0;

D) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 
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VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and cleaning 

solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have been properly 

conducted in accordance with Section 218.409(c)(1) of this 

Subpart; 

2) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all 

lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain solutions, and solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) 

at the source ever exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. 

Such notification shall include a copy of all records of such event.

b) Exempt Units on and after August 1, 2010 

1) Lithographic Printing Lines Exempt pursuant to Section 218.405(c)(2). By 

August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new lithographic printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon modification of a lithographic printing line, 

an owner or operator of lithographic printing lines exempt from the

limitations in Section 218.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in 

Section 218.405(c)(2) of this Subpart shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes the information specified in either subsections 

(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), and (b)(1)(D) of this Section or subsections (b)(1)(A) 

and (b)(1)(C) of this Section, as applicable. An owner or operator 

complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) shall also comply with the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1)(E) of this Section. An owner or operator 

complying with subsection (b)(1)(C) shall also comply with the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1)(F) of this Section:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in 

Section 218.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 

218.405(c)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source do not equal or exceed 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and 

control devices, as follows:
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i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) and divide this amount by the

number of days during that calendar month that 

lithographic printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the test methods 

and procedures set forth in Section 218.409(c) of this 

Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing lines at the source, an ink emission 

adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from all non-heatset inks except when using an 

impervious substrate, and a factor of 0.80 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all heatset inks to account for 

VOM retention in the substrate except when using an 

impervious substrate. For impervious substrates such as 

metal or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. The 

VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be multiplied by this 

factor to determine the amount of VOM emissions from the 

use of ink on the printing lines; and

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used 

on lithographic printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from used shop towels if the VOM composite 

vapor pressure of each associated cleaning solution is less 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the shop 

towels are kept in closed containers. For cleaning solutions 

with VOM composite vapor pressures of equal to or greater 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and for shop 

towels that are not kept in closed containers, no emission 

adjustment factor is used;
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C) As an alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B), a 

statement that the source uses less than the amount of material 

specified in subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) or (ii), as applicable, during 

each calendar month. A source may determine that it emits below 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) of VOM based upon compliance with such 

material use limitations. If the source exceeds this amount of 

material use in a given calendar month, the owner or operator 

must, within 15 days after the end of that month, complete the 

emissions calculations of subsection (b)(1)(B) to determine daily 

emissions for applicability purposes. If the source ever exceeds this 

amount of material use for six consecutive calendar months, it is 

no longer eligible to use this subsection (b)(1)(C) as an alternative 

to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B). If a source has both 

heatset web offset and either nonheatset web offset or sheetfed 

lithographic printing operations, or has all three types of printing 

operations, the owner or operator may not make use of this 

alternative and must use the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B). 

i) The sum of all sheetfed and nonheatset web offset 

lithographic printing operations at the source: 242.3 liters 

(64 gallons) of cleaning solvent and fountain solution 

additives, combined; or

ii) The sum of all heatset web offset lithographic printing 

operations at the source: 204.1 kg (450 lbs) of ink, cleaning 

solvent, and fountain solution additives, combined;

D) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and cleaning 

solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have been properly 

conducted in accordance with Section 218.409(c)(1) of this 

Subpart;

E) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, 

notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source ever equal or exceed 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and 
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control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. If such 

emissions of VOM at the source equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day) but do not exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), the source 

shall comply with the requirements in subsection (b)(2) of this 

Section;

F) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(C) of this Section, 

comply with the following:

i) Maintain material use records showing that the source uses 

less than the amount of material specified in subsections 

(b)(1)(C)(i) and (b)(1)(C)(ii) during each calendar month, 

or, if the source exceeds the material use limitations, 

records showing that the source exceeded the limitations 

but did not emit 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more of VOM;

ii) Notify the Agency in writing if the source exceeds the 

material use limitations for six consecutive calendar 

months, or if the source changes its method of compliance 

from subsection (b)(1)(C) to subsection (b)(1)(B) of this 

Section, within 30 days after the event occurs;

2) Heatset web offset lithographic printing lines exempt pursuant to Section 

218.405(c)(1) but not exempt pursuant to Section 218.405(c)(2). By 

August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a 

heatset web offset lithographic printing line, an owner or operator of 

heatset web offset lithographic printing lines that are exempt from the 

limitations in Section 218.407 of this Subpart pursuant to the criteria in 

Section 218.405(c)(1) of this Subpart, but that are not exempt pursuant to 

the criteria in Section 218.405(c)(2) of this Subpart, shall submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes the information specified in 

subsections (b)(2)(A) through (b)(2)(C) of this Section. Such owner or 

operator shall also comply with the requirements in subsection (b)(2)(D) 

of this Section:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 

requirements in Section 218.407 of this Subpart because of the 
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criteria in Section 218.405(c)(1) of this Subpart, but is not exempt 

pursuant to the criteria in Section 218.405(c)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, 

fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

never exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, as follows (the 

following methodology shall also be used to calculate 

whether a source exceeds 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day) for 

purposes of determining eligibility for the exclusions set 

forth in Section 218.415(c)(3), in accordance with Sections 

218.411(g)(2)(A)(i):

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines at the 

source (including solvents used for cleanup 

operations associated with the lithographic printing 

lines) and divide this amount by the number of days 

during that calendar month that lithographic 

printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the test 

methods and procedures set forth in Section 

218.409(c) of this Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing lines at the source, an ink 

emission adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all non-heatset inks 

except when using an impervious substrate, and a 

factor of 0.80 shall be used in calculating emissions 

from all heatset inks to account for VOM retention 

in the substrate except when using an impervious 

substrate. For impervious substrates such as metal 

or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. 
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The VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be 

multiplied by this factor to determine the amount of 

VOM emissions from the use of ink on the printing 

lines;

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning 

solvents used on lithographic printing lines at the 

source, an emission adjustment factor of 0.50 shall 

be used in calculating emissions from cleaning 

solution in shop towels if the VOM composite 

vapor pressure of such cleaning solution is less than 

10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the shop 

towels are kept in closed containers. For cleaning 

solutions with VOM composite vapor pressures of 

equal to or greater than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC 

(68oF) and for shop towels that are not kept in 

closed containers, no emission adjustment factor is 

used;

C) A description and the results of all tests used to determine 

the VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and 

cleaning solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have 

been properly conducted in accordance with Section 

218.409(c)(1) of this Subpart;

D) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, 

fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

ever exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, within 30 days after 

the event occurs. 

c2) Unless complying with subsections (b)(1)(C) and (b)(1)(F) of this Section, an 

owner or operator of lithographic printing lines subject to the requirements of 

subsection (a) or (b) of this Section shallOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and 

record either the information specified in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2)(a)(2)(A) or 

(a)(2)(B) of this Section for all lithographic printing lines at the source: 
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1A) Standard recordkeeping, including the following: 

Ai) The name and identification of each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any lithographic 

printing line, recorded each month; 

Bii) A daily record which shows whether a lithographic printing line at 

the source was in operation on that day; 

Ciii) The VOM content and the volume of each fountain solution 

additive, lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any 

lithographic printing line, recorded each month; 

Div) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

fountain solution additive, cleaning solvent, and lithographic ink 

(with the applicable ink VOM emission adjustment) used at the 

source, calculated each month; and 

Ev) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection Section 218.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or 

(b)(2)(B) of this SectionSubpart, as applicable; 

2B) Purchase and inventory recordkeeping, including the following: 

Ai) The name, identification, and VOM content of each fountain 

solution additive, lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on 

any lithographic printing line, recorded each month; 

Bii) Inventory records from the beginning and end of each month 

indicating the total volume of each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent to be used on any 

lithographic printing line at the source; 

Ciii) Monthly purchase records for each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any lithographic 

printing line at the source; 

Div) A daily record which shows whether a lithographic printing line at 
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the source was in operation on that day; 

Ev) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

fountain solution additive, cleaning solvent, and lithographic ink 

(with the applicable ink VOM emission adjustment) used at the 

source, calculated each month based on the monthly inventory and 

purchase records required to be maintained pursuant to subsections 

(c)(2)(A), (c)(2)(B), and (c)(2)(C)(a)(2)(B)(i), (a)(2)(B)(ii) and 

(a)(2)(B)(iii) of this Section; and 

Fvi) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection Section 218.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or 

(b)(2)(B) of this SectionSubpart, as applicable.; 

3) On and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing if the 

combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines 

(including inks, fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup 

operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

ever exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems 

and control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such event.

db) An owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing lineline(s)

subject to the control requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By August 1, 2010March 15, 1996, upon initial start-up of a new printing 

line, and upon initial start-up of a new control device for a heatset web 

offset printing line, submit a certification to the Agency that includes the 

following: 

A) An identification of each heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line at the source; 

B) A declaration that each heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

is in compliance with the requirements of Section 

218.407(a)(1)(B), (a)(1)(C), (a)(1)(D) and (a)(1)(E) or (b) of this 

Subpart, as appropriate; 
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C) The type of afterburner or other approved control device used to 

comply with the requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart and the date that such device was first 

constructed at the source; 

D) The control requirements in Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart with which the lithographic printing line is complying; 

E) The results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the control requirements of Section 

218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as applicable; and 

F) A declaration that the monitoring equipment required under 

Section 218.407(a)(1)(D) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable, has 

been properly installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's 

specifications; 

2) If testing of the afterburner or other approved control device is conducted 

pursuant to Section 218.409(b) of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall, within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the Agency 

that includes the following: 

A) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate whether the lithographic printing lines areline(s) is in 

compliance with Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this 

Subpart, as applicable, have been properly performed; 

B) A statement whether the lithographic printing lines areline(s) is or 

areis not in compliance with Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart, as applicable; and 

C) The operating parameters of the afterburner or other approved 

control device during testing, as monitored in accordance with 

Section 218.410(c) or (d) of this Subpart, as applicable; 

3) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3)(D)(ii) of this Section,On and after 

March 15, 1996, collect and record daily the following information for 
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each heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to the 

requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart: 

A) Afterburner or other approved control device monitoring data in 

accordance with Section 218.410(c) or (d) of this Subpart, as 

applicable; 

B) A log of operating time for the afterburner or other approved 

control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated printing 

line; 

C) A maintenance log for the afterburner or other approved control 

device and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and nonroutine maintenance performed, including dates and duration of 

any outages; and 

D) A log detailing checks on the air flow direction or air pressure of 

the dryer and press room to ensureinsure compliance with the 

requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(B) of this Subpart as 

follows:

i) Prior to August 1, 2010, at least once per 24-hour period 

while the line is operating; and

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, at least once per calendar 

month while the line is operating

4) NotifyOn and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing of any 

violation of Section 218.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart within 30 

days after the occurrence of such violation. Such notification shall include 

a copy of all records of such violation; 

5) If changing its method of compliance between subsections (a)(1)(C) and 

(b) of Section 218.407 of this Subpart, certify compliance for the new 

method of compliance in accordance with subsection (d)(b)(1) of this 

Section at least 30 days before making such change, and perform all tests 

and calculations necessary to demonstrate that such printing linesline(s)

will be in compliance with the requirements of Section 218.407(a)(1)(B), 

(a)(1)(C), (a)(1)(D) and (a)(1)(E) of this Subpart, or Section 218.407(b) of 
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this Subpart, as applicable. 

ec) An owner or operator of a lithographic printing line subject to Section 

218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of this Subpart, shall: 

1) By August 1, 2010March 15, 1996, and upon initial start-up of a new 

lithographic printing line, certify to the Agency that fountain solutions 

used on each lithographic printing line will be in compliance with the 

applicable VOM content limitation. Such certification shall include: 

A) Identification of each lithographic printing line at the source, by 

type, e.g., heatset web offset, non-heatset web offset, or sheet-fed 

offset; 

B) Identification of each centralized fountain solution reservoir and 

each lithographic printing line that it serves; 

C) A statement that the fountain solution will comply with the VOM 

content limitations in Section 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3), as 

applicable; The VOM content limitation with which each fountain 

solution will comply; 

D) Initial documentation that each type of fountain solution will 

comply with the applicable VOM content limitationslimitation, 

including copies of manufacturer's specifications, test results, if 

any, formulation data and calculations; 

E) Identification of the methodsmethod that will be used to 

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable limitation, 

e.g., a refractometer, hydrometer, conductivity meter, or 

recordkeeping procedures with detailed description of the 

compliance methodology; and 

F) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection

Section 218.411(ec)(2) of this SectionSubpart. 

2) CollectOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and record the following 

information for each fountain solution: 
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A) The name and identification of each batch of fountain solution 

prepared for use on one or more lithographic printing lines, the 

lithographic printing linesline(s) or centralized reservoir using such 

batch of fountain solution, and the applicable VOM content 

limitation for the batch; 

B) If an owner or operator uses a hydrometer, refractometer, or 

conductivity meter, pursuant to Section 218.410(b)(1)(B), to 

demonstrate compliance with the applicable VOM content limit in 

Section 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of this Subpart: 

i) The date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 

ii) The results of each measurement taken in accordance with 

Section 218.410(b) of this Subpart; 

iii) Documentation of the periodic calibration of the meter in 

accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, 

including date and time of calibration, personnel 

conducting, identity of standard solution, and resultant 

reading; and 

iv) Documentation of the periodic temperature adjustment of 

the meter, including date and time of adjustment, personnel 

conducting and results; 

C) If the VOM content of the fountain solution is determined pursuant 

to Section 218.410(b)(1)(A) of this Subpart, for each batch of asapplied fountain solution: 

i) Date and time of preparation and each subsequent 

modification of the batch; 

ii) Volume or weight, as applicable, and VOM content of each 

component used in, or subsequently added to, the fountain 

solution batch; 

iii) Calculated VOM content of the as-applied fountain 
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solution; and 

iv) Any other information necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the applicable VOM content limits in 

Section 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this Subpart, 

as specified in the source's operating permit; 

D) If the VOM content of the fountain solution is determined pursuant 

to Section 218.410(b)(2) of this Subpart, for each setting: 

i) VOM content limit corresponding to each setting; 

ii) Date and time of initial setting and each subsequent setting; 

iii) Documentation of the periodic calibration of the automatic 

feed equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's 

specifications; and 

iv) Any other information necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the applicable VOM content limits in 

SectionSections 218.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this 

Subpart, as specified in the source's operating permit; 

E) If the owner or operator relies on the temperature of the fountain 

solution to comply with the requirements in Section 

218.407(a)(1)(A)(ii) or (a)(3)(B) of this Subpart: 

i) The temperature of the fountain solution at each printing 

line, as monitored in accordance with Section 218.410(a); 

and 

ii) A maintenance log for the temperature monitoring devices 

and automatic, continuous temperature recorders detailing 

all routine and non-routine maintenance performed, 

including dates and duration of any outages.; 

3) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 218.407 of this 

Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such violation. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such violation.; and 
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4) If changing its method of demonstrating compliance with the applicable 

VOM content limitations in Section 218.407 of this Subpart, or changing 

the method of demonstrating compliance with the VOM content 

limitations for fountain solutions pursuant to Section 218.409 of this 

Subpart, certify compliance for such new method(s) in accordance with 

subsection (c)(1) of this Section within 30 days after making such change, 

and perform all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that such 

printing line(s) will be in compliance with the applicable requirements of 

Section 218.407 of this Subpart.

fd) For lithographic printing line cleaning operations, an owner or operator of a 

lithographic printing line subject to the requirements of Section 218.407 of this 

Subpart shall: 

1) By August 1, 2010March 15, 1996, and upon initial start-up of a new 

lithographic printing line, certify to the Agency that all cleaning solutions, 

other than those excluded pursuant to Section 218.405(c)(3)(C), and the 

handling of all cleaning materials, will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 218.407(a)(4)(A) or (a)(4)(B) and (a)(5) of this 

Subpart, and such certification shall also include: 

A) Identification of each VOM-containing cleaning solution used on 

each lithographic printing line; 

AB) A statement that the cleaning solution will comply with the 

limitations in Section 218.407(a)(4); The limitation with which 

each VOM-containing cleaning solution will comply, i.e., the 

VOM content or vapor pressure; 

C) Initial documentation that each VOM-containing cleaning solution 

will comply with the applicable limitation, including copies of 

manufacturer's specifications, test results, if any, formulation data 

and calculations; 

BD) Identification of the methodsmethod that will be used to 

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable limitations; 

CE) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection
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Section 218.411(fd)(2) of this SectionSubpart; and 

DF) A description of the practices that ensureassure that VOMcontaining cleaning materials are kept in closed containers; 

2) CollectOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used on each lithographic printing 

line: 

A) For each cleaning solution for which the owner or operator relies 

on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance with Section 

218.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart and thatwhich is prepared at the 

source with automatic equipment: 

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.409(c) of this Subpart; 

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 

constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM); 

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution; 

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations; and 

vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks; 

B) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance 

with Section 218.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart, and thatwhich is not 

prepared at the source with automatic equipment: 
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i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.409(c) of this Subpart; 

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and 

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM content may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM 

content conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Section 218.105(a) of this Part; 

C) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 218.407(a)(4)(B) of this 

Subpart: 

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 

iii) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in 

accordance with Section 218.409(e) of this Subpart. For 

cleaning solutions that are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer's specifications for VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests conducted in 
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accordance with methods specified in Sections 218.105(a) 

and 218.110 of this Part; 

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare 

the as-used cleaning solution; and 

v) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.409(e) of this Subpart. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM composite partial vapor pressure may be used if such 

manufacturer's specifications are based on results of tests

conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Sections 218.105(a) and 218.110 of this Part; 

D) The date, time and duration of scheduled inspections performed to 

confirm the proper use of closed containers to control VOM 

emissions, and any instances of improper use of closed containers, 

with descriptions of actual practice and corrective action taken, if 

any; 

3) NotifyOn and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing of any 

violation of Section 218.407 of this Subpart within 30 days after the 

occurrence of such violation. Such notification shall include a copy of all 

records of such violation.; and 

4) If changing its method of demonstrating compliance with the requirements 

of Section 218.407(a)(4) of this Subpart, or changing between automatic 

and manual methods of preparing cleaning solutions, certify compliance 

for such new method in accordance with subsection (d)(1) of this Section, 

within 30 days after making such change, and perform all tests and 

calculations necessary to demonstrate that such printing line(s) will be in 

compliance with the applicable requirements of Section 218.407(a)(4) of 

this Subpart.

g) The owner or operator of lithographic printing lines subject to one or more of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 218.405(c)(3) shall:
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1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new lithographic printing 

line that is subject to one or more of the exclusions set forth in Section 

218.405(c)(3), whichever is later, submit a certification to the Agency that 

includes either:

A) A declaration that the source is subject to one or more of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 218.405(c)(3) and a statement 

indicating which such exclusions apply to the source; or

B) A declaration that the source will not make use of any of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 218.405(c)(3);

2) Unless the source has certified in accordance with subsection (g)(1)(B) of 

this Section that it will not make use of any of the exclusions set forth in 

Section 218.405(c)(3):

A) Collect and record the following information for all lithographic 

printing lines at the source:

i) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, 

fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

never exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, determined in 

accordance with the calculations in subsection (b)(2)(B) of 

this Section;

ii) The amount of cleaning materials used on lithographic 

printing lines at the source that does not comply with the 

cleaning material limitations in Section 218.407(a)(4) of 

this Subpart;

B) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source ever exceed 45.5 

kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, within 30 days after the event occurs; 
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3) If changing from utilization of the exclusions set forth in Section 

218.405(c)(3) to opting out of such exclusions pursuant to subsection 

(g)(1)(B) of this Section, or if there is a change at the source such that the 

exclusions no longer apply, certify compliance in accordance with 

subsection (g)(1)(B) of this Section within 30 days after making such 

change, and perform all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

that such printing lines will be in compliance with the applicable 

requirements of Section 218.407 of this Subpart;

4) If changing from opting out of the exclusions set forth in Section 

218.405(c)(3) pursuant to subsection (g)(1)(B) of this Section to utilization 

of such exclusions, certify compliance in accordance with subsection 

(g)(1)(A) of this Section within 30 days after making such change.

he) The owner or operator shall maintain all records required by this Section at the 

source for a minimum period of three years and shall make all records available to 

the Agency upon request. 

i) Provisions for Calculation of Emissions from Heatset Web Offset Lithographic 

Printing Operations. To calculate VOM emissions from heatset web offset 

lithographic printing operations for purposes other than the applicability 

thresholds specified in Section 218.405 of this Subpart, sources may use the 

following emission adjustment factors (for Annual Emissions Reports or permit 

limits, for example):

1) A factor of 0.80 may be used in calculating emissions from all heatset inks 

to account for VOM retention in the substrate except when using an 

impervious substrate. For impervious substrates such as metal or plastic, 

no emission adjustment factor is used. The VOM content of the ink, as 

used, shall be multiplied by this factor to determine the amount of VOM 

emissions from the use of ink on the printing lines;

2) To determine VOM emissions from fountain solutions that contain no 

alcohol, an emission adjustment factor may be used to account for 

carryover into the dryer, except when using an impervious substrate. 

A) The VOM emitted from the fountain solution shall be calculated 

using the following equation:
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VOM 0.30 VOM (0.70 VOM ) (1 DE) fs   tot   tot   

where: 

VOMtot = Total VOM in the fountain solution;

VOMfs = VOM emitted from the fountain solution;

DE = Destruction efficiency of the control device on the 

associated dryer, in decimal form (i.e., 95% control 

is represented as 0.95). If no control device is 

present, DE = 0;

B) For fountain solutions that contain alcohol, impervious substrates 

such as metal or plastic, or non-heatset lithographic presses, no 

emission adjustment factor is used; 

3) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used on heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 may be used in calculating emissions from used 

shop towels if the VOM composite vapor pressure of each associated 

cleaning solution is less than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the 

shop towels are kept in closed containers. To determine VOM emissions 

from automatic blanket wash solution with a VOM composite vapor 

pressure of less than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF), an emission 

adjustment factor may be used to account for carryover into the dryer, 

except when using an impervious substrate. 

A) The VOM emitted from the automatic blanket wash solution shall 

be calculated using the following equation.

VOM 0.60 VOM (0.40 VOM ) (1 DE) bw  tot   tot  

where:

VOMtot = Total VOM in the blanket wash;
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VOMtow = VOM emitted from the blanket wash;

DE = Destruction efficiency of the control device on the 

associated dryer, in decimal form (i.e., 95% control 

is represented as 0.95). If no control device is 

present, DE = 0;

B) For cleaning solutions with VOM composite vapor pressures of 

equal to or greater than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF), for 

shop towels that are not kept in closed containers, and for 

impervious substrates such as metal or plastic, no emission 

adjustment factor is used.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.412 Letterpress Printing Lines: Applicability

a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, on and after August 1, 2010, 

the limitations in Sections 218.413 through 218.416 of this Subpart shall apply to:

1) All heatset web letterpress printing lines at a source if all heatset web 

letterpress printing lines (including solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with heatset web letterpress printing lines) at the source have a 

total potential to emit 22.7 Mg (25 tons) or more of VOM per year; and

2) All letterpress printing lines at a source where the combined emissions of 

VOM from all letterpress printing lines at the source (including solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with the letterpress printing lines) 

ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment, calculated in accordance with Section 

218.417(b)(1)(B).

b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, the requirements of Section 

218.413(a)(2) of this Subpart shall not apply to up to 416.3 liters (110 gallons) per 

year of cleaning materials used on letterpress printing lines at a subject source.

c) On and after August 1, 2010, the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 

Section 218.417 of this Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of 

letterpress printing lines.
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d) If a letterpress printing line at a source is or becomes subject to one or more of the

limitations in Section 218.413 of this Subpart, the letterpress printing lines at the 

source are always subject to the applicable provisions of this Subpart.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.413 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Letterpress Printing

Lines 

a) No owner or operator of letterpress printing lines subject to the requirements of 

this Subpart shall:

1) Cause or allow the operation of any heatset web letterpress printing line 

that meets the applicability requirements of Section 218.412(a)(1) unless:

A) The air pressure in the dryer is maintained lower than the air 

pressure of the press room, such that air flow through all openings 

in the dryer, other than the exhaust, is into the dryer at all times 

when the printing line is operating;

B) An afterburner is installed and operated so that VOM emissions 

(excluding methane and ethane) from the press dryer exhausts are 

reduced as follows:

i) By 90 percent, by weight, for afterburners first constructed 

at the source prior to January 1, 2010; 

ii) By 95 percent, by weight, for afterburners first constructed 

at the source on or after January 1, 2010; or 

iii) To a maximum afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of 

20 ppmv (as carbon);

C) The afterburner complies with all monitoring provisions specified 

in Section 218.416(a) of this Subpart; and

D) The afterburner is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation, except the afterburner may be shut down between 
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November 1 and April 1 as provided in Section 218.107 of this 

Part;

2) Cause or allow the use of a cleaning solution on any letterpress printing 

line unless:

A) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution is less than or 

equal to 70 percent, by weight; or

B) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of the as-used cleaning 

solution is less than 10 mmHg at 20oC (68oF);

3) Cause or allow VOM-containing cleaning materials, including used 

cleaning towels, associated with any letterpress printing line to be kept, 

stored, or disposed of in any manner other than in closed containers, 

except when specifically in use.

b) An owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line subject to the 

requirements of subsection (a)(1)(B) of this Section may use a control device 

other than an afterburner, if:

1) The control device reduces VOM emissions from the press dryer exhausts 

as follows:

A) By 90 percent, by weight, for control devices first constructed at 

the source prior to January 1, 2010;

B) By 95 percent, by weight, for control devices first constructed at 

the source on or after January 1, 2010; or 

C) To a maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration of 20 

ppmv (as carbon);

2) The owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing appropriate 

monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, and 

operating parameters for the control device; and

3) The use of the control device in accordance with this plan is approved by 

the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions.
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(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.415 Testing for Letterpress Printing Lines

a) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 218.413 of 

this Subpart shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a 

request by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Subpart. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator, and the owner or 

operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of conducting such 

testing to allow the Agency to be present during such testing.

b) The methods and procedures of Section 218.105(d) and (f) shall be used for 

testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 

218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as follows:

1) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part. 

The sampling sites for determining efficiency in reducing VOM from the 

dryer exhaust shall be located between the dryer exhaust and the control 

device inlet, and between the outlet of the control device and the exhaust 

to the atmosphere;

2) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, Method 2, 

2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 218.112 of this Part;

3) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream entering and 

exiting the control device, Method 25 or 25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part. For 

thermal and catalytic afterburners, Method 25 must be used except under 

the following circumstances, in which case Method 25A must be used:

A) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the control 

device is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon;

B) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the control device and the 

required level of control result in exhaust concentrations of VOM 

of 50 ppmv, or less, as carbon; and
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C) Due to the high efficiency of the control device, the anticipated 

VOM concentration at the control device exhaust is 50 ppmv or 

less, as carbon, regardless of inlet concentration. If the source

elects to use Method 25A under this option, the exhaust VOM 

concentration must be 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required 

destruction efficiency must be met for the source to have 

demonstrated compliance. If the Method 25A test results show 

that the required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, 

but the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a retest 

is required. The retest shall be conducted using either Method 25 

or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted using Method 25A and 

the test results again show that the required destruction efficiency 

apparently has been met, but the exhaust concentration is above 50 

ppmv, as carbon, the source must retest using Method 25;

4) Notwithstanding the criteria or requirements in Method 25 which specifies 

a minimum probe temperature of 129C (265oF), the probe must be heated 

to at least the gas stream temperature of the dryer exhaust, typically close 

to 176.7oC (350oF);

5) During testing, the printing lines shall be operated at representative 

operating conditions and flow rates; and

6) During testing, an air flow direction indicating device, such as a smoke 

stick, shall be used to demonstrate 100 percent emissions capture 

efficiency for the dryer in accordance with Section 218.413(a)(1)(A) of 

this Subpart.

c) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in Section 

218.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart, and to determine the VOM content of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solutions, and inks (pursuant to the requirements of Section 

218.417(b)(1)(B) of this Subpart), shall be conducted upon request of the Agency, 

or as otherwise specified in this Subpart, as follows:

1) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section 

218.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 24, 

incorporated by reference in Section 218.112 of this Part, shall be used to 

demonstrate compliance; or
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2) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for cleaning solvents 

and inks may be used if such manufacturer's specifications are based on 

results of tests of the VOM content conducted in accordance with methods 

specified in Section 218.105(a) of this Part; provided, however, Method24 

shall be used to determine compliance.

d) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 218.413(b) 

of this Subpart shall be conducted as set forth in the owner or operator's plan 

approved by the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions 

pursuant to Section 218.413(b) of this Subpart.

e) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning solutions shall be 

conducted in accordance with the applicable methods and procedures specified in 

Section 218.110 of this Part.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.416 Monitoring Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

a) Afterburners for Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Lines. If an afterburner is used 

to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress 

printing line subject to Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) of this Subpart shall:

1) Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate temperature monitoring devices 

with an accuracy of 3oC or 5oF on the afterburner in accordance with 

Section 218.105(d)(2) of this Part and in accordance with the 

manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring shall be performed at all times 

when the afterburner is operating; and

2) Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications, a continuous recorder on the temperature monitoring 

devices, such as a strip chart, recorder or computer, with at least the same 

accuracy as the temperature monitor.

b) Other Control Devices for Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Lines. If a control 

device other than an afterburner is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or 

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install, maintain, calibrate, and operate such monitoring equipment as set forth in 

the owner or operator's plan approved by the Agency and USEPA pursuant to 

Section 218.413(b) of this Subpart.

c) Cleaning Solution

1) The owner or operator of any letterpress printing line relying on the VOM 

content of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 218.413(a)(2)(A) 

of this Subpart must:

A) For cleaning solutions that are prepared at the source with 

equipment that automatically mixes cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM):

i) Install, operate, maintain, and calibrate the automatic feed 

equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 

to regulate the volume of each of the cleaning solvent and 

water (or other non-VOM), as mixed; and

ii) Pre-set the automatic feed equipment so that the 

consumption rates of the cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM), as applied, comply with Section 

218.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart;

B) For cleaning solutions that are not prepared at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, keep records of the usage of cleaning 

solvent and water (or other non-VOM) as set forth in Section 

218.417(c)(2) of this Subpart.

2) The owner or operator of any letterpress printing line relying on the vapor 

pressure of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 218.413(a)(2)(B) 

of this Subpart must keep records for such cleaning solutions used on any 

such lines as set forth in Section 218.417(e)(2)(C) of this Subpart.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9096, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 218.417 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Letterpress Printing Lines
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a) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new heatset web letterpress 

printing line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a heatset web 

letterpress printing line, an owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing 

line exempt from any of the limitations of Section 218.413 of this Subpart 

because of the criteria in Section 218.412(a)(1) shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes:

1) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in Section

218.413 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 218.412(a)(1) of 

this Subpart;

2) Calculations which demonstrate that the source's total potential to emit 

VOM does not equal or exceed 22.7 Mg (25 tons) per year. 

b) An owner or operator of a letterpress printing line exempt from any of the 

limitations of Section 218.413 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 

218.412(a)(2) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new letterpress printing 

line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a letterpress printing 

line, submit a certification to the Agency that includes the information 

specified in either subsections (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C) of this Section, 

or subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(D) of this Section, as applicable:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 

requirements in Section 218.413 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 218.412(a)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all letterpress printing lines (including inks and solvents used 

for cleanup operations associated with the letterpress printing 

lines) at the source never equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), 

in the absence of air pollution control equipment, as follows:

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all letterpress printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

letterpress printing lines) and divide this amount by the 
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number of days during that calendar month that letterpress 

printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks and cleaning

solvents, the tests methods and procedures set forth in 

Section 218.415(c) of this Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on letterpress 

printing lines at the source, an ink emission adjustment 

factor of 0.05 shall be used in calculating emissions from 

all non-heatset inks except when using an impervious 

substrate, and a factor of 0.80 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from all heatset inks to account for VOM 

retention in the substrate except when using an impervious 

substrate. For impervious substrates such as metal or 

plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. The VOM 

content of the ink, as used, shall be multiplied by this factor 

to determine the amount of VOM emissions from the use of 

ink on the printing lines; and

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used 

on letterpress printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from used shop towels if the VOM composite 

vapor pressure of each associated cleaning solution is less 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20°C (68°F) and the shop 

towels are kept in closed containers. Otherwise, no 

retention factor is used;

C) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks and cleaning solvents, and a declaration that 

all such tests have been properly conducted in accordance with 

Section 218.415(c)(1) of this Subpart;

D) As an alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B), a 

statement that the source uses less than the amount of material 

specified in subsections (b)(1)(D)(i) or (b)(1)(D)(ii), as applicable, 

during each calendar month. A source may determine that it emits 

below 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) of VOM based upon compliance 
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with such material use limitations. If the source exceeds this 

amount of material use in a given calendar month, the owner or 

operator must, within 15 days of the end of that month, complete 

the emissions calculations of subsection (b)(1)(B) to determine 

daily emissions for applicability purposes. If the source ever 

exceeds this amount of material use for six consecutive calendar 

months, it is no longer eligible to use this subsection as an 

alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B).

i) The sum of all sheetfed and nonheatset web letterpress 

printing operations at the source: 242.3 liters (64 gallons) 

of cleaning solvent; or

ii) The sum of all heatset web letterpress printing operations at 

the source: 204.1 kg (450 lbs) of ink and cleaning solvent;

2) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, notify the 

Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all letterpress 

printing lines (including inks and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the letterpress printing lines) at the source ever equal or 

exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control 

equipment, within 30 days after the event occurs;

3) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(D) of this Section, comply 

with the following:

A) Maintain material use records showing that the source uses less 

than the amount of material specified in subsections (b)(1)(D)(i) 

and (b)(1)(D)(ii) during each calendar month, or, if the source 

exceeds the material use limitations, records showing that the 

source exceeded the limitations but did not emit 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day) or more of VOM;

B) Notify the Agency in writing if the source exceeds the material use 

limitations for six consecutive calendar months, or if the source 

changes its method of compliance from subsection (b)(1)(D) to 

subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, within 30 days after the event 

occurs.
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c) Unless complying with subsections (b)(1)(D) and (b)(3) of this Section, on and 

after August 1, 2010, an owner or operator of a letterpress printing line subject to 

the requirements in subsections (a) or (b) of this Section shall collect and record 

either the information specified in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this Section for all 

letterpress printing lines at the source:

1) Standard recordkeeping, including the following:

A) The name and identification of each letterpress ink and cleaning 

solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded each month;

B) A daily record that shows whether a letterpress printing line at the 

source was in operation on that day;

C) The VOM content and the volume of each letterpress ink and 

cleaning solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded 

each month;

D) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

cleaning solvent and letterpress ink (with the applicable ink VOM 

emission adjustment) used at the source, calculated each month; 

and

E) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section;

2) Purchase and inventory recordkeeping, including the following:

A) The name, identification, and VOM content of each letterpress ink 

and cleaning solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded 

each month;

B) Inventory records from the beginning and end of each month 

indicating the total volume of each letterpress ink, and cleaning 

solvent to be used on any letterpress printing line at the source;

C) Monthly purchase records for each letterpress ink and cleaning 

solvent used on any letterpress printing line at the source;
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D) A daily record that shows whether a letterpress printing line at the 

source was in operation on that day;

E) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

cleaning solvent and letterpress ink (with the applicable ink VOM 

emission adjustment factor) used at the source, calculated each

month based on the monthly inventory and purchase records 

required to be maintained pursuant to subsections (c)(2)(A), 

(c)(2)(B), and (c)(2)(C) of this Section; and

F) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section;

d) An owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing lines subject to the 

control requirements of Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart shall 

comply with the following:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon initial start-up of a new control device for a 

heatset web printing line, submit a certification to the Agency that 

includes the following:

A) An identification of each heatset web letterpress printing line at the 

source;

B) A declaration that each heatset web letterpress printing line is in 

compliance with the requirements of Section 218.413 (a)(1) or (b) 

of this Subpart, as appropriate;

C) The type of afterburner or other approved control device used to 

comply with the requirements of Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart, and the date that such device was first 

constructed at the subject source;

D) The control requirements in Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart with which the letterpress printing line is complying;
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E) The results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the control requirements of Section 

218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as applicable; and

F) A declaration that the monitoring equipment required under 

Section 218.413(a)(1)(C) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable, has 

been properly installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's 

specifications;

2) If testing of the afterburner or other approved control device is conducted 

pursuant to Section 218.415(b) of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall, within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the Agency 

that includes the following:

A) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate whether the letterpress printing lines is in compliance 

with Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as 

applicable, have been properly performed;

B) A statement whether the heatset web letterpress printing lines are

or are not in compliance with Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart, as applicable; and

C) The operating parameters of the afterburner or other approved 

control device during testing, as monitored in accordance with 

Section 218.416(a) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable;

3) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3)(D) of this Section, collect and 

record daily the following information for each heatset web letterpress 

printing line subject to the requirements of Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart:

A) Afterburner or other approved control device monitoring data in 

accordance with Section 218.416(a) or (b) of this Subpart, as 

applicable;
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B) A log of operating time for the afterburner or other approved 

control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated printing 

line;

C) A maintenance log for the afterburner or other approved control 

device and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and nonroutine maintenance performed, including dates and duration of 

any outages; and

D) A log detailing checks on the air flow direction or air pressure of 

the dryer and press room to ensure compliance with the 

requirements of Section 218.413(a)(1)(A) of this Subpart at least 

once per calendar month while the line is operating;

4) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 218.413(a)(1)(B) 

or (b)(1) of this Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such 

violation. Such notification shall include a copy of all records of such 

violation;

5) If changing the method of compliance between Sections 218.413(a)(1)(B) 

and 218.413(b) of this Subpart, certify compliance for the new method of 

compliance in accordance with Section 218.413(b) at least 30 days before 

making such change, and perform all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate that such printing lines will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 218.413(a)(1) of this Subpart, or Section 

218.413(b) of this Subpart, as applicable.

e) For letterpress printing line cleaning operations, an owner or operator of a 

letterpress printing line subject to the requirements of Section 218.413 of this 

Subpart shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new letterpress printing 

line, whichever is later, certify to the Agency that all cleaning solutions, 

other than those excluded pursuant to Section 218.412(b), and the 

handling of all cleaning materials will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 218.413(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) and (a)(3) of this 

Subpart. Such certification shall include:
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A) A statement that the cleaning solution will comply with the 

limitations in Section 218.413(a)(2);

B) Identification of the methods that will be used to demonstrate 

continuing compliance with the applicable limitations;

C) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection 

(e)(2) of this Section; and

D) A description of the practices that ensure that VOM-containing 

cleaning materials are kept in closed containers;

2) Collect and record the following information for each cleaning solution 

used on each letterpress printing line:

A) For each cleaning solution for which the owner or operator relies 

on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance with Section 

218.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart and that is prepared at the source 

with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.415(c) of this Subpart;

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 

constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM);

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution;

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations; and
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vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks;

B) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance 

with Section 218.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart, and that is not 

prepared at the source with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch;

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.415(c) of this Subpart;

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM content may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM 

content conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Section 218.105(a) of this Part;

C) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or

operator relies on the vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 218.413(a)(2)(B) of this 

Subpart:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch;
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iii) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in 

accordance with Section 218.415(e) of this Subpart. For 

cleaning solutions that are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer’s specifications for VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Sections 218.105(a) 

and 218.110 of this Part;

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare 

the as-used cleaning solution; and

v) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

218.415(e) of this Subpart. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM composite partial vapor pressure may be used if such 

manufacturer's specifications are based on results of tests 

conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Sections 218.105(a) and 218.110 of this Part;

D) The date, time, and duration of scheduled inspections performed to 

confirm the proper use of closed containers to control VOM 

emissions, and any instances of improper use of closed containers, 

with descriptions of actual practice and corrective action taken, if 

any;

E) The amount of cleaning materials used on letterpress printing lines 

at the source that do not comply with the cleaning material 

limitations set forth in Section 218.413(a)(2) of this Subpart;

3) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 218.413 of this 

Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such violation. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such violation.

f) The owner or operator shall maintain all records required by this Section at the 

source for a minimum period of three years and shall make all records available to 

the Agency upon request.
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1) Heading of the Part: Organic Material Emission Standards and Limitations for the Metro 

East Area 

2) Code Citation: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 219 

3) Section Numbers: Adopted Action: 

219.106 Amend 

219.181 Amend 

219.187 New 

219.204 Amend 

219.205 Amend 

219.207 Amend 

219.210 Amend 

219.211 Amend 

219.212 Amend 

219.217 Amend 

219.401 Amend 

219.402 Amend 

219.403 Amend 

219.404 Amend 

219.405 Amend 

219.406 Repeal 

219.407 Amend 

219.408 Repeal 

219.409 Amend 

219.410 Amend 

219.411 Amend 

219.412 New 

219.413 New 

219.415 New 

219.416 New 

219.417 New 

4) Statutory Authority: Implementing Section 10 and authorized by Sections 27 and 28 of 

the Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/10, 27, 28] 

5) Effective Date of Amendments: June 25, 2010 

6) Does this rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No 
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7) Do these amendments contain incorporations by reference? No 

8) A copy of the adopted amendments are on file in the Board's Chicago office at the James 

R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 11-500, and are available there for 

public inspection. 

9) Notice of Proposal Published in Illinois Register: 34 Ill. Reg. 1941; February 5, 2010 

10) Has JCAR issued a Statement of Objection to these amendments? No 

11) Differences between proposal and final version: In proceeding from its first-notice 

proposal to final adoption in this docket, the Board made changes proposed by the Illinois 

Environmental Protection Agency in a motion to amend its rulemaking proposal. 

1) In response to an Agency first-notice comment filed February 17, 2010, the Board 

corrected cross-references as necessitated by the re-formatting of Section 

219.401(c)(1), and deleted language in Sections 219.404(b)(1)(B) and (d)(1)(D) 

as addressed in a previous Agency motion to amend its original rulemaking 

proposal. 

2) In response to a comment by consultants with Mostardi Platt filed on April 9, 

2010, and reflecting the Agency's concurrence in a comment filed April 26, 2010, 

the Board extended the Agency's original May 1, 2010 compliance date to August 

1, 2010. In a comment filed on April 30, 2010, the Agency clarified that it had 

not proposed to extend the April 2, 2011 compliance date in provisions addressing 

industrial cleaning solvents. 

The Board's opinion and order adopting these rules addresses changes made by the Board 

in proceeding from first notice to final adoption. See Reasonably Available Control 

Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material Emissions from Group II Consumer 

& Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 211, 218, and 

219, R10-8 (June 17, 2010). Copies of the Board's opinions and orders may be requested 

from the Clerk of the Board at the address listed in #8 above or by calling 312-814-3620. 

Please refer to the Board docket number R10-8 in your request. The Board order is also 

available through the Board's Web site (www.ipcb.state.il.us). 

12) Have all the changes agreed upon by the agency and JCAR been made as indicated in the 

agreements letter issued by JCAR? Yes 
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13) Will these amendments replace any emergency amendments currently in effect? No 

14) Are there any amendments pending on this Part? Yes 

Section Numbers: Proposed Action: Illinois Register Citation: 

219.105 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.106 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.112 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.204 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.205 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.207 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.208 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.210 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.211 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.212 Amend 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.219 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.890 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.891 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.892 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.894 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.900 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.901 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.902 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.903 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

219.904 New 34 Ill. Adm. Reg. 4475; April 2, 2010 

15) Summary and Purpose of Amendments: For a more detailed description of this 

rulemaking, please see the Board's June 17, 2010, opinion and order. Reasonably 

Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Material Emissions from 

Group II Consumer & Commercial Products: Proposed Amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. 

Code 211, 218, and 219, R10-8 (June 17, 2010). The Illinois Environmental Protection 

Agency (Agency) filed this rulemaking proposal to meet Illinois' obligation to submit a 

State Implementation Plan addressing requirements under Sections 172 and 182 of the 

federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., for sources of volatile organic material 

emissions in areas designated as nonattainment with respect to the ozone National 

Ambient Air Quality Standard. The United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(USEPA) issued Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) for the following Group II 

Consumer and Commercial Product Categories: industrial cleaning solvents, flat wood 
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paneling coatings, flexible packaging printing materials, lithographic printing materials, 

and letterpress printing materials. In the CTGs, the USEPA recommended measures that 

it believes constitute reasonably available control technology for those product 

categories. The Agency proposed to amend Part 219 to implement such 

recommendations for the Metro East nonattainment area. 

16) Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be directed to: 

Timothy J. Fox 

Illinois Pollution Control Board 

100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 11-500 

Chicago, IL 60601 

312/814-6085 

foxt@ipcb.state.il.us 

Copies of the Board's opinions and orders may be requested from the Clerk of the Board 

at the address listed in #8 above or by calling 312/814-3620. Please refer to the Docket 

number R10-8 in your request. The Board order is also available from the Board's Web 

site (www.ipcb.state.il.us). 

The full text of the Adopted Amendments begins on the next page: 
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TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION 

CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

SUBCHAPTER c: EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS 

FOR STATIONARY SOURCES 

PART 219 

ORGANIC MATERIAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS 

FOR THE METRO EAST AREA 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 

219.100 Introduction 

219.101 Savings Clause 

219.102 Abbreviations and Conversion Factors 

219.103 Applicability 

219.104 Definitions 

219.105 Test Methods and Procedures 

219.106 Compliance Dates 

219.107 Operation of Afterburners 

219.108 Exemptions, Variations, and Alternative Means of Control or Compliance 

Determinations 

219.109 Vapor Pressure of Volatile Organic Liquids 

219.110 Vapor Pressure of Organic Material or Solvent 

219.111 Vapor Pressure of Volatile Organic Material 

219.112 Incorporations by Reference 

219.113 Monitoring for Negligibly-Reactive Compounds 

SUBPART B: ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM STORAGE AND LOADING OPERATIONS 

Section 

219.119 Applicability for VOL 

219.120 Control Requirements for Storage Containers of VOL 

219.121 Storage Containers of VPL 

219.122 Loading Operations 

219.123 Petroleum Liquid Storage Tanks 

219.124 External Floating Roofs 

219.125 Compliance Dates 
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219.126 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

219.127 Testing VOL Operations 

219.128 Monitoring VOL Operations 

219.129 Recordkeeping and Reporting for VOL Operations 

SUBPART C: ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 

Section 

219.141 Separation Operations 

219.142 Pumps and Compressors 

219.143 Vapor Blowdown 

219.144 Safety Relief Valves 

SUBPART E: SOLVENT CLEANING 

Section 

219.181 Solvent Cleaning Degreasing Operationsin General 

219.182 Cold Cleaning 

219.183 Open Top Vapor Degreasing 

219.184 Conveyorized Degreasing 

219.185 Compliance Schedule (Repealed) 

219.186 Test Methods 

219.187 Other Industrial Solvent Cleaning Operations

SUBPART F: COATING OPERATIONS 

Section 

219.204 Emission Limitations 

219.205 Daily-Weighted Average Limitations 

219.206 Solids Basis Calculation 

219.207 Alternative Emission Limitations 

219.208 Exemptions From Emission Limitations 

219.209 Exemption From General Rule on Use of Organic Material 

219.210 Compliance Schedule 

219.211 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

219.212 Cross-Line Averaging to Establish Compliance for Coating Lines 

219.213 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Cross-Line Averaging Participating Coating 

Lines 

219.214 Changing Compliance Methods 
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219.215 Wood Furniture Coating Averaging Approach 

219.216 Wood Furniture Coating Add-On Control Use 

219.217 Wood Furniture Coating and Flat Wood Paneling Coating Work Practice 

Standards 

219.218 Work Practice Standards for Paper Coatings, Metal Furniture Coatings, and Large 

Appliance Coatings 

SUBPART G: USE OF ORGANIC MATERIAL 

Section 

219.301 Use of Organic Material 

219.302 Alternative Standard 

219.303 Fuel Combustion Emission Units 

219.304 Operations with Compliance Program 

SUBPART H: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 

Section 

219.401 Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing 

219.402 Applicability 

219.403 Compliance Schedule 

219.404 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

219.405 Lithographic Printing: Applicability 

219.406 Provisions Applying to Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Prior to March 

15, 1996 (Repealed)

219.407 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Lithographic Printing Lines 

On and After March 15, 1996 

219.408 Compliance Schedule for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996 

(Repealed)

219.409 Testing for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996 

219.410 Monitoring Requirements for Lithographic Printing 

219.411 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Lithographic Printing 

219.412 Letterpress Printing Lines: Applicability

219.413 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

219.415 Testing for Letterpress Printing Lines

219.416 Monitoring Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

219.417 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Letterpress Printing Lines

SUBPART Q: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL AND 
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POLYMER MANUFACTURING PLANT 

Section 

219.421 General Requirements 

219.422 Inspection Program Plan for Leaks 

219.423 Inspection Program for Leaks 

219.424 Repairing Leaks 

219.425 Recordkeeping for Leaks 

219.426 Report for Leaks 

219.427 Alternative Program for Leaks 

219.428 Open-Ended Valves 

219.429 Standards for Control Devices 

219.430 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

219.431 Applicability 

219.432 Control Requirements 

219.433 Performance and Testing Requirements 

219.434 Monitoring Requirements 

219.435 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 

219.436 Compliance Date 

SUBPART R: PETROLEUM REFINING AND 

RELATED INDUSTRIES; ASPHALT MATERIALS 

Section 

219.441 Petroleum Refinery Waste Gas Disposal 

219.442 Vacuum Producing Systems 

219.443 Wastewater (Oil/Water) Separator 

219.444 Process Unit Turnarounds 

219.445 Leaks: General Requirements 

219.446 Monitoring Program Plan for Leaks 

219.447 Monitoring Program for Leaks 

219.448 Recordkeeping for Leaks 

219.449 Reporting for Leaks 

219.450 Alternative Program for Leaks 

219.451 Sealing Device Requirements 

219.452 Compliance Schedule for Leaks 

219.453 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

SUBPART S: RUBBER AND MISCELLANEOUS PLASTIC PRODUCTS 
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219.461 Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires 

219.462 Green Tire Spraying Operations 

219.463 Alternative Emission Reduction Systems 

219.464 Emission Testing 

219.465 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

219.466 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

SUBPART T: PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING 

Section 

219.480 Applicability 

219.481 Control of Reactors, Distillation Units, Crystallizers, Centrifuges and Vacuum 

Dryers 

219.482 Control of Air Dryers, Production Equipment Exhaust Systems and Filters 

219.483 Material Storage and Transfer 

219.484 In-Process Tanks 

219.485 Leaks 

219.486 Other Emission Units 

219.487 Testing 

219.488 Monitoring for Air Pollution Control Equipment 

219.489 Recordkeeping for Air Pollution Control Equipment 

SUBPART V: BATCH OPERATIONS AND AIR OXIDATION PROCESSES 

Section 

219.500 Applicability for Batch Operations 

219.501 Control Requirements for Batch Operations 

219.502 Determination of Uncontrolled Total Annual Mass Emissions and Actual 

Weighted Average Flow Rate Values for Batch Operations 

219.503 Performance and Testing Requirements for Batch Operations 

219.504 Monitoring Requirements for Batch Operations 

219.505 Reporting and Recordkeeping for Batch Operations 

219.506 Compliance Date 

219.520 Emission Limitations for Air Oxidation Processes 

219.521 Definitions (Repealed) 

219.522 Savings Clause 

219.523 Compliance 
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219.524 Determination of Applicability 

219.525 Emission Limitations for Air Oxidation Processes (Renumbered) 

219.526 Testing and Monitoring 

219.527 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

SUBPART W: AGRICULTURE 

Section 

219.541 Pesticide Exception 

SUBPART X: CONSTRUCTION 

Section 

219.561 Architectural Coatings 

219.562 Paving Operations 

219.563 Cutback Asphalt 

SUBPART Y: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION 

Section 

219.581 Bulk Gasoline Plants 

219.582 Bulk Gasoline Terminals 

219.583 Gasoline Dispensing Operations – Storage Tank Filling Operations 

219.584 Gasoline Delivery Vessels 

219.585 Gasoline Volatility Standards 

219.586 Gasoline Dispensing Operations – Motor Vehicle Fueling Operations (Repealed) 

SUBPART Z: DRY CLEANERS 

Section 

219.601 Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners (Repealed) 

219.602 Exemptions (Repealed) 

219.603 Leaks (Repealed) 

219.604 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

219.605 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

219.606 Exception to Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

219.607 Standards for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 

219.608 Operating Practices for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 

219.609 Program for Inspection and Repair of Leaks 
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219.610 Testing and Monitoring 

219.611 Exemption for Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners 

219.612 Compliance Dates (Repealed) 

219.613 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

SUBPART AA: PAINT AND INK MANUFACTURING 

Section 

219.620 Applicability 

219.621 Exemption for Waterbase Material and Heatset-Offset Ink 

219.623 Permit Conditions 

219.624 Open-Top Mills, Tanks, Vats or Vessels 

219.625 Grinding Mills 

219.626 Storage Tanks 

219.628 Leaks 

219.630 Clean Up 

219.636 Compliance Schedule 

219.637 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

SUBPART BB: POLYSTYRENE PLANTS 

Section 

219.640 Applicability 

219.642 Emissions Limitation at Polystyrene Plants 

219.644 Emissions Testing 

SUBPART FF: BAKERY OVENS 

Section 

219.720 Applicability (Repealed) 

219.722 Control Requirements (Repealed) 

219.726 Testing (Repealed) 

219.727 Monitoring (Repealed) 

219.728 Recordkeeping and Reporting (Repealed) 

219.729 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

219.730 Certification (Repealed) 

SUBPART GG: MARINE TERMINALS 
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219.760 Applicability 

219.762 Control Requirements 

219.764 Compliance Certification 

219.766 Leaks 

219.768 Testing and Monitoring 

219.770 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

SUBPART HH: MOTOR VEHICLE REFINISHING 

Section 

219.780 Emission Limitations 

219.782 Alternative Control Requirements 

219.784 Equipment Specifications 

219.786 Surface Preparation Materials 

219.787 Work Practices 

219.788 Testing 

219.789 Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Control Devices 

219.790 General Recordkeeping and Reporting (Repealed) 

219.791 Compliance Date 

219.792 Registration 

219.875 Applicability of Subpart BB (Renumbered) 

219.877 Emissions Limitation at Polystyrene Plants (Renumbered) 

219.879 Compliance Date (Repealed) 

219.881 Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

219.883 Special Requirements for Compliance Plan (Repealed) 

219.886 Emissions Testing (Renumbered) 

SUBPART PP: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED PRODUCT 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

Section 

219.920 Applicability 

219.923 Permit Conditions 

219.926 Control Requirements 

219.927 Compliance Schedule 

219.928 Testing 

SUBPART QQ: MISCELLANEOUS FORMULATION 
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Section 

219.940 Applicability 

219.943 Permit Conditions 

219.946 Control Requirements 

219.947 Compliance Schedule 

219.948 Testing 

SUBPART RR: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

Section 

219.960 Applicability 

219.963 Permit Conditions 

219.966 Control Requirements 

219.967 Compliance Schedule 

219.968 Testing 

SUBPART TT: OTHER EMISSION UNITS 

Section 

219.980 Applicability 

219.983 Permit Conditions 

219.986 Control Requirements 

219.987 Compliance Schedule 

219.988 Testing 

SUBPART UU: RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 

Section 

219.990 Exempt Emission Units 

219.991 Subject Emission Units 

219.APPENDIX A List of Chemicals Defining Synthetic Organic Chemical and Polymer 

Manufacturing 

219.APPENDIX B VOM Measurement Techniques for Capture Efficiency (Repealed) 

219.APPENDIX C Reference Methods and Procedures 

219.APPENDIX D Coefficients for the Total Resource Effectiveness Index (TRE) Equation 
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219.APPENDIX E List of Affected Marine Terminals 

219.APPENDIX G TRE Index Measurements for SOCMI Reactors and Distillation Units 

219.APPENDIX H Baseline VOM Content Limitations for Subpart F, Section 219.212 CrossLine Averaging 

AUTHORITY: Implementing Section 10 and authorized by Sections 27, 28, and 28.5 of the 

Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/10, 27, 28, and 28.5]. 

SOURCE: Adopted in R91-8 at 15 Ill. Reg. 12491, effective August 16, 1991; amended in R91-

24 at 16 Ill. Reg. 13597, effective August 24, 1992; amended in R91-30 at 16 Ill. Reg. 13883, 

effective August 24, 1992; emergency amendment in R93-12 at 17 Ill. Reg. 8295, effective May 

24, 1993, for a maximum of 150 days; amended in R93-9 at 17 Ill. Reg. 16918, effective 

September 27, 1993 and October 21, 1993; amended in R93-28 at 18 Ill. Reg. 4242, effective 

March 3, 1994; amended in R94-12 at 18 Ill. Reg. 14987, effective September 21, 1994; 

amended in R94-15 at 18 Ill. Reg. 16415, effective October 25, 1994; amended in R94-16 at 18 

Ill. Reg. 16980, effective November 15, 1994; emergency amendment in R95-10 at 19 Ill. Reg. 

3059, effective February 28, 1995, for a maximum of 150 days; amended in R94-21, R94-31 and 

R94-32 at 19 Ill. Reg. 6958, effective May 9, 1995; amended in R94-33 at 19 Ill. Reg. 7385, 

effective May 22, 1995; amended in R96-2 at 20 Ill. Reg. 3848, effective February 15, 1996; 

amended in R96-13 at 20 Ill. Reg. 14462, effective October 28, 1996; amended in R97-24 at 21 

Ill. Reg. 7721, effective June 9, 1997; amended in R97-31 at 22 Ill. Reg. 3517, effective 

February 2, 1998; amended in R04-12/20 at 30 Ill. Reg. 9799, effective May 15, 2006; amended 

in R06-21 at 31 Ill. Reg. 7110, effective April 30, 2007; amended in R10-10 at 34 Ill. Reg. 5392, 

effective March 23, 2010; amended in R10-8 at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010. 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 219.106 Compliance Dates 

a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c)below, compliance with the 

requirements of this Part is required by May 15, 1992, consistent with the 

provisions of Section 219.103 of this Part. 

b) As this Part is amended from time to time, compliance dates included in the 

specific Subparts supersede the requirements of this Section, except as limited by 

Section 219.101(b) of this Subpart. 

c) Any owner or operator of a source subject to the requirements of Section 

219.204(c)(2), 219.204(g)(2), or 219.204(h)(2) of this Part shall comply with the 
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applicable requirements in the applicable subsections, as well as all applicable 

requirements in Sections 219.205 through 219.214 and 219.218, by May 1, 2011. 

d) Any owner or operator of a source subject to the requirements of Section 

219.204(o) of this Part shall comply with the requirements in Section 219.204(o), 

as well as all applicable requirements in Sections 219.205 through 219.211, 

219.214, and 219.217 by August 1, 2010.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

SUBPART E: SOLVENT CLEANING 

Section 219.181 Solvent Cleaning Degreasing Operationsin General

The requirements of Sections 219.182, 219.183, 219.184, and 219.186 of this Subpart shall apply 

to all cold cleaning, open top vapor degreasing, and conveyorized degreasing operations which 

use volatile organic materials. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.187 Other Industrial Solvent Cleaning Operations

a) Applicability. On and after April 1, 2011:

1) Except as provided in subsection (a)(2) of this Section, the requirements of 

this Section shall apply to all cleaning operations that use organic 

materials at sources that emit a total of 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more of 

VOM from cleaning operations at the source, in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment. For purposes of this Section, "cleaning 

operation" means the process of cleaning products, product components, 

tools, equipment, or general work areas during production, repair, 

maintenance or servicing, including but not limited to spray gun cleaning, 

spray booth cleaning, large and small manufactured components cleaning, 

parts cleaning, equipment cleaning, line cleaning, floor cleaning, and tank 

cleaning, at sources with emission units;

2) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this Section:
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A) The following cleaning operations shall be exempt from the 

requirements of subsections (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of this 

Section: 

i) Cleaning operations subject to the limitations in Sections 

219.182, 219.183, or 219.184;

ii) Janitorial cleaning;

iii) Stripping of cured coatings, inks, or adhesives, including 

screen reclamation activities;

iv) Cleaning operations in printing pre-press areas, including 

the cleaning of film processors, color scanners, plate 

processors, film cleaning, and plate cleaning;

B) Cleaning operations for emission units within the following source 

categories shall be exempt from the requirements of subsections 

(b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of this Section: 

i) Aerospace coating;

ii) Flexible package printing;

iii) Lithographic printing;

iv) Letterpress printing;

v) Flat wood paneling coating;

vi) Large appliance coating;

vii) Metal furniture coating;

viii) Paper, film, and foil coating;

ix) Wood furniture coating;

x) Shipbuilding and repair coating;
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xi) Plastic parts coating;

xii) Miscellaneous metal parts coating;

xiii) Fiberglass boat manufacturing;

xiv) Miscellaneous industrial adhesives; and

xv) Auto and light-duty truck assembly coating;

C) The following cleaning operations shall be exempt from the 

requirements of subsections (b), (c), (f), and (g) of this Section: 

i) Cleaning of solar cells, laser hardware, scientific 

instruments, and high-precision optics;

ii) Cleaning conducted as part of performance laboratory tests 

on coatings, adhesives, or inks; research and development 

operations; or laboratory tests in quality assurance 

laboratories;

iii) Cleaning of paper-based gaskets and clutch assemblies 

where rubber is bonded to metal by means of an adhesive;

iv) Cleaning of cotton swabs to remove cottonseed oil before 

cleaning of high-precision optics;

v) Cleaning of medical device and pharmaceutical 

manufacturing facilities using no more than 1.5 gallons per 

day of solvents;

vi) Cleaning of adhesive application equipment used for thin 

metal laminating;

vii) Cleaning of electronic or electrical cables;

viii) Touch-up cleaning performed on printed circuit boards 

where surface mounted devices have already been attached;
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ix) Cleaning of coating and adhesive application processes 

utilized to manufacture transdermal drug delivery products 

using no more than three gallons per day of ethyl acetate;

x) Cleaning of application equipment used to apply coatings 

on satellites and radiation effect coatings;

xi) Cleaning of application equipment used to apply solventborne fluoropolymer coatings;

xii) Cleaning of ultraviolet or electron beam adhesive 

application;

xiii) Cleaning of sterilization indicating ink application 

equipment if the facility uses no more than 1.5 gallons per 

day of solvents for such cleaning;

xiv) Cleaning of metering rollers, dampening rollers, and 

printing plates; 

xv) Cleaning of numismatic dies; and

xvi) Cleaning operations associated with digital printing.

b) Material and Control Requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 

this Section shall perform any cleaning operation subject to this Section unless the 

owner or operator meets the requirements in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3):

1) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solutions (minus water and any 

compounds that are specifically exempted from the definition of VOM) 

does not exceed the following emissions limitations: 

A) Product cleaning during manufacturing process

or surface preparation for coating, adhesive, or

ink application:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Electrical apparatus components 0.10 0.83
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and electronic components

ii) Medical device and pharmaceutical

manufacturing

0.80 6.7

B) Repair and maintenance cleaning:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Electrical apparatus components

and electronic 

0.10 0.83

ii) Medical device and pharmaceutical

manufacturing: tools, equipment, 

and machinery

0.80 6.7

iii) Medical device and pharmaceutical 

manufacturing: general work 

surfaces

0.60 5.0

C) Cleaning of ink application equipment:

kg/l lb/gal

i) Rotogravure printing that does not 

print flexible packaging

0.10 0.83

ii) Screen printing 0.50 4.2

iii) Ultraviolet ink and electron beam 

ink application equipment, except 

screen printing

0.65 5.4

iv) Flexographic printing that does not 

print flexible packaging

0.10 0.83

 kg/l lb/gal

D) All other cleaning operations not subject to a 

specific limitation in subsections (b)(1)(A) 

through (b)(1)(C) of this Section

0.050 0.42
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2) The composite vapor pressure of each as-used cleaning solution used does 

not exceed 8.0 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF); or

3) An afterburner or carbon adsorber is installed and operated that reduces 

VOM emissions from the subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent 

overall. The owner or operator may use an emissions control system other 

than an afterburner or carbon adsorber if such device reduces VOM 

emissions from the subject cleaning operation by at least 85 percent 

overall, the owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing 

appropriate monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, 

and operating parameters for such control device, and such plan is 

approved by the Agency and USEPA within federally enforceable permit 

conditions. 

c) The owner or operator of a subject source shall demonstrate compliance with this 

Section by using the applicable test methods and procedures specified in 

subsection (g) of this Section and by complying with the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements specified in subsection (e) of this Section.

d) Operating Requirements. The owner or operator of a source subject to the 

requirements of this Section shall comply with the following for each subject 

cleaning operation: 

1) Cover open containers and properly cover and store applicators used to 

apply cleaning solvents;

2) Minimize air circulation around the cleaning operation;

3) Dispose of all used cleaning solutions, cleaning towels, and applicators 

used to apply cleaning solvents in closed containers;

4) Utilize equipment practices that minimize emissions.

e) Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 

1) The owner or operator of a source exempt from the limitations of this 

Section because of the criteria in Section 219.187(a)(1) of this Subpart 

shall comply with the following:
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A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that the source is exempt from the 

requirements of this Section because of the criteria in 

Section 219.187(a)(1);

ii) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from cleaning operations at the source never equal or 

exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment;

B) Notify the Agency of any record that shows that the combined 

emissions of VOM from cleaning operations at the source ever 

equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment, within 30 days after the event occurs. 

2) All sources subject to the requirements of this Section shall:

A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that all subject cleaning operations are in 

compliance with the requirements of this Section;

ii) Identification of each subject cleaning operation and each 

VOM-containing cleaning solution used as of the date of 

certification in such operation;

iii) If complying with the emissions control system 

requirement, what type of emissions control system will be 

used;

iv) Initial documentation that each subject cleaning operation 

will comply with the applicable limitation, including copies 

of manufacturer's specifications, test results (if any), 

formulation data, and calculations;
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v) Identification of the methods that will be used to 

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable 

limitations;

vi) A description of the practices and procedures that the 

source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

limitations in Section 219.187(d); and

vii) A description of each cleaning operation exempt pursuant 

to Section 219.187(a)(2), if any, and a listing of the 

emission units on which the exempt cleaning operation is 

performed;

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance between subsections (b)(1) or (b)(2) and subsection 

(b)(3) of this Section, notify the Agency in writing of such change. 

The notification shall include a demonstration of compliance with 

the newly applicable subsection;

3) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(1) of this Section shall collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used: 

A) For each cleaning solution that is prepared at the source with 

automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution;

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 

constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM);

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution;
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v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations; and

vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks;

B) For each batch of cleaning solution that is not prepared at the 

source with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) Date, time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification of the batch;

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution;

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are not 

prepared at the site but are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer's specifications for VOM content may be 

used if such manufacturer's specifications are based on 

results of tests of the VOM content conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Section 219.105(a) of 

this Part;

4) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(2) of this Section shall collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used:

A) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

B) Date, time of preparation, and each subsequent modification of the 

batch;
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C) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial vapor 

pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in accordance 

with the applicable methods and procedures specified in Section 

219.110 of this Part;

D) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare the asused cleaning solution; and

E) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with the applicable 

methods and procedures specified in Section 219.110 of this Part;

5) All sources complying with this Section pursuant to the requirements of 

subsection (b)(3) of this Section shall comply with the following:

A) By April 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up of the source, whichever 

is later, and upon initial start-up of a new emissions control 

system, include in the certification required by subsection (e)(3) of 

this Section a declaration that the monitoring equipment required 

under Section 219.187(f) of this Subpart has been properly 

installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications;

B) If testing of an emissions control system is conducted pursuant to 

Section 219.187(g) of this Subpart, the owner or operator shall, 

within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes the following:

i) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 219.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart have been properly performed;

ii) A statement whether the subject cleaning operation is or is 

not in compliance with Section 219.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart; and
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iii) The operating parameters of the emissions control system 

during testing, as monitored in accordance with Section 

219.187(f) of this Subpart;

C) Collect and record daily the following information for each 

cleaning operation subject to the requirements of Section 

219.187(b)(3) of this Subpart:

i) Emissions control system monitoring data in accordance 

with Section 219.187(f) of this Subpart, as applicable;

ii) A log of operating time for the emissions control system, 

monitoring equipment, and associated cleaning equipment;

iii) A maintenance log for the emissions control system and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed, including dates and duration of 

any outages; 

D) Maintain records documenting the use of good operating practices 

consistent with the equipment manufacturer's specifications for the 

cleaning equipment being used and the emissions control system

equipment. At a minimum, these records shall include:

i) Records for periodic inspection of the cleaning equipment 

and emissions control system equipment with date of 

inspection, individual performing the inspection, and nature 

of inspection;

ii) Records for repair of malfunctions and breakdowns with 

identification and description of incident, date identified, 

date repaired, nature of repair, and the amount of VOM 

released into the atmosphere as a result of the incident;

6) All sources subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (d) of this 

Section shall notify the Agency of any violation of subsection (b) or (d) by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

the violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation;
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7) All records required by this subsection (e) shall be retained by the source 

for at least three years and shall be made available to the Agency upon 

request.

f) Monitoring Requirements

1) If an afterburner or carbon adsorber is used to demonstrate compliance, 

the owner or operator of a source subject to Section 219.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart shall:

A) Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain temperature monitoring 

devices with an accuracy of 3oC or 5oF on the emissions control 

system in accordance with Section 219.105(d)(2) of this Part and 

in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring 

shall be performed at all times when the emissions control system 

is operating; and

B) Install, calibrate, operate and maintain, in accordance with 

manufacturer's specifications, a continuous recorder on the 

temperature monitoring devices, such as a strip chart, recorder or 

computer, with at least the same accuracy as the temperature 

monitor;

2) If an emissions control system other than an afterburner or carbon 

adsorber is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a 

source subject to Section 219.187(b)(3) of this Subpart shall install, 

maintain, calibrate, and operate such monitoring equipment as set forth in 

the owner's or operator's plan approved by the Agency and USEPA 

pursuant to Section 219.187(b)(3).

g) Testing Requirements

1) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Section 

shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a request 

by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Section. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator and the owner 

or operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of 
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conducting the testing to allow the Agency to be present during the 

testing;

2) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in 

Section 219.187(b)(1) of this Subpart, and to determine the VOM content 

of cleaning solvents and cleaning solutions, shall be conducted as follows:

A) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section 

219.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 

24, incorporated by reference in Section 219.112 of this Part, shall 

be used to demonstrate compliance; or

B) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for cleaning 

solvents may be used if such manufacturer's specifications are 

based on results of tests of the VOM content conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Section 219.105(a) of this 

Part; provided, however, Method 24 shall be used to determine 

compliance;

3) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of 

cleaning solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning 

solutions shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable methods 

and procedures specified in Section 219.110 of this Part;

4) For afterburners and carbon adsorbers, the methods and procedures of 

Section 219.105(d) through (f) shall be used for testing to demonstrate 

compliance with the requirements of Section 219.187(b)(3) of this 

Subpart, as follows:

A) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 

CFR 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 

219.112 of this Part;

B) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, 

Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, 

incorporated by reference in Section 219.112 of this Part;

C) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream 

entering and exiting the emissions control system, Method 25 or 
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25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 219.112 of this Part. For thermal and catalytic 

afterburners, Method 25 must be used except under the following 

circumstances, in which case Method 25A must be used:

i) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the 

emissions control system is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon;

ii) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the emissions 

control system and the required level of control result in 

exhaust concentrations of VOM of 50 ppmv, or less, as 

carbon; and

iii) Due to the high efficiency of the emissions control system, 

the anticipated VOM concentration at the emissions control 

system exhaust is 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, regardless of 

inlet concentration. If the source elects to use Method 25A 

under this option, the exhaust VOM concentration must be 

50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required destruction 

efficiency must be met for the source to have demonstrated 

compliance. If the Method 25A test results show that the 

required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, but 

the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a 

retest is required. The retest shall be conducted using 

either Method 25 or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted 

using Method 25A and the test results again show that the 

required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, but 

the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, the 

source must retest using Method 25;

D) During testing, the cleaning equipment shall be operated at 

representative operating conditions and flow rates; 

5) An owner or operator using an emissions control system other than an 

afterburner or carbon adsorber shall conduct testing to demonstrate 

compliance with the requirements of Section 219.187(b)(3) of this Subpart 

as set forth in the owner's or operator's plan approved by the Agency and 

USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions pursuant to Section 

219.187(b)(3) of this Subpart.
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(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

SUBPART F: COATING OPERATIONS 

Section 219.204 Emission Limitations 

Except as provided in Sections 219.205, 219.207, 219.208, 219.212, 219.215 and 219.216 of this 

Subpart, no owner or operator of a coating line shall apply at any time any coating in which the 

VOM content exceeds the following emission limitations for the specified coating. Except as 

otherwise provided in subsections Section 219.204(c), 219.204(g), 219.204(h), and 219.204(l), 

and (o) of this Section, compliance with the emission limitations marked with an asterisk in this 

Section is required on and after March 15, 1996, and compliance with emission limitations not 

marked with an asterisk is required until March 15, 1996. The following emission limitations are 

expressed in units of VOM per volume of coating (minus water and any compounds which are 

specifically exempted from the definition of VOM) as applied at each coating applicator, except 

where noted. Compounds which are specifically exempted from the definition of VOM should be 

treated as water for the purpose of calculating the "less water" part of the coating composition. 

Compliance with this Subpart must be demonstrated through the applicable coating analysis test 

methods and procedures specified in Section 219.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements specified in Section 219.211(c) of this Subpart except where noted. 

(Note: The equation presented in Section 219.206 of this Part shall be used to calculate emission 

limitations for determining compliance by add-on controls, credits for transfer efficiency, 

emissions trades and cross-line averaging.) The emission limitations are as follows: 

a) Automobile or Light-Duty Truck Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Prime coat 0.14 (1.2) 

 0.14* (1.2)* 

 2) Primer surface coat 1.81 (15.1) 

 1.81* (15.1)* 

(Note: The primer surface coat limitation is in units of kg (lbs) of VOM per l (gal) 

of coating solids deposited. Compliance with the limitation shall be based on the 

daily-weighted average from an entire primer surface operation. Compliance shall 

be demonstrated in accordance with the topcoat protocol referenced in Section 

219.105(b) and the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in Section 

219.211(f). Testing to demonstrate compliance shall be performed in accordance 

with the topcoat protocol and a detailed testing proposal approved by the Agency 
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and USEPA specifying the method of demonstrating compliance with the protocol. 

Section 219.205 does not apply to the primer surface limitation.) 

3) Topcoat kg/l lb/gal 

1.81 (15.1) 

1.81* (15.1)* 

(Note: The topcoat limitation is in units of kg (lbs) of VOM per l (gal) of coating 

solids deposited. Compliance with the limitation shall be based on the dailyweighted average from an entire topcoat operation. Compliance shall be 

demonstrated in accordance with the topcoat protocol referenced in Section 

219.105(b) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified 

in Section 219.211(f). Testing to demonstrate compliance shall be performed in 

accordance with the topcoat protocol and a detailed testing proposal approved by 

the Agency and USEPA specifying the method of demonstrating compliance with 

the protocol. Section 219.205 of this Part does not apply to the topcoat limitation.) 

 4) Final repair coat kg/l lb/gal 

 0.58 (4.8) 

 0.58* (4.8)* 

b) Can Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Sheet basecoat and overvarnish 

 A) Sheet basecoat 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.26* (2.2)* 

 B) Overvarnish 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.34 (2.8)* 

 2) Exterior basecoat and overvarnish 0.34 (2.8) 

 0.25* (2.1)* 

 3) Interior body spray coat 

 A) Two piece 0.51 (4.2) 

 0.44* (3.7)* 

 B) Three piece 0.51 (4.2) 
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 0.51* (4.2)* 

 4) Exterior end coat 0.51 (4.2) 

 0.51* (4.2)* 

 5) Side seam spray coat 0.66 (5.5) 

 0.66* (5.5)* 

 6) End sealing compound coat 0.44 (3.7) 

 0.44* (3.7)* 

c) Paper Coating 

 

 1) Prior to May 1, 2011: kg/l lb/gal 

 0.28 (2.3) 

 2) On and after May 1, 2011: kg VOM/kg kg VOM/kg 

 (lb VOM/lb) (lb VOM/lb) 

 solids 

applied 

coatings 

applied 

 A) Pressure sensitive tape and 

label surface coatings 

0.20 (0.067) 

 B) All other paper coatings 0.40 (0.08) 

3) The paper coating limitation set forth in this subsection (c) shall not apply 

to any owner or operator of any paper coating line on which flexographic,

or rotogravure, lithographic, or letterpress printing is performed if the 

paper coating line complies with the applicable emissions limitations in 

Subpart H Section 219.401 of this Part. In addition, screen printing on 

paper is not regulated as paper coating, but is regulated under Subpart TT 

of this Part. On and after May 1, 2011, the paper coating limitation shall 

also not apply to coating performed on or in-line with any digital printing 

press, or to size presses and on-machine coaters on papermaking machines 

applying sizing or water-based clays. 

d) Coil Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 0.31 (2.6) 
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 0.20* (1.7)* 

e) Fabric Coating 0.35 (2.9) 

 0.28* (2.3)* 

f) Vinyl Coating 0.45 (3.8) 

 0.28* (2.3)* 

g) Metal Furniture Coating 

 1) Prior to May 1, 2011: kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Air Dried 0.34 (2.8) 

 B) Baked 0.28 (2.3) 

 2) On and after May 1, 2011: kg/l kg/l (lb/gal) 

 (lb/gal) solids applied

 A) General, One Component 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 B) General, Multi-Component 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 C) Extreme High Gloss 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 D) Extreme Performance 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 
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 (3.0) (5.1) 

 E) Heat Resistant 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 F) Metallic 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 G) Pretreatment Coatings 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 H) Solar Absorbent 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

3) On and after May 1, 2011, the limitations set forth in this subsection (g) shall 

not apply to stencil coatings, safety-indicating coatings, solid-film lubricants, 

electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coatings, touch-up and repair 

coatings, or coating applications utilizing hand-held aerosol cans. 

h) Large Appliance Coating 

 1) Prior to May 1, 2011: kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Air Dried 0.34 (2.8) 

 B) Baked 0.28 (2.3) 

 2) On and after May 1, 2011: kg/l kg/l (lb/gal) 

 (lb/gal) solids applied

 A) General, One Component 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 
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 B) General, Multi-Component 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.275 0.40 

 (2.3) (3.3) 

 C) Extreme High Gloss 

 i) Air Dried 0.340 0.55 

 (2.8) (4.5) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 D) Extreme Performance 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 

 E) Heat Resistant 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

 (3.0) (5.1) 

 F) Metallic 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 G) Pretreatment Coatings 0.420 0.80 

 (3.5) (6.7) 

 H) Solar Absorbent 

 i) Air Dried 0.420 0.80 
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 (3.5) (6.7) 

 ii) Baked 0.360 0.61 

3) The limitations set forth in this subsection (h) shall not apply to the use of 

quick-drying lacquers for repair of scratches and nicks that occur during 

assembly, provided that the volume of coating does not exceed 0.95 1 (1 

quart) in any one rolling eight-hour period. On and after May 1, 2011, 

these limitations shall also not apply to stencil coatings, safety-indicating 

coatings, solid-film lubricants, electric-insulating and thermal-conducting 

coatings, touch-up and repair coatings, or coating applications utilizing 

hand-held aerosol cans. 

i) Magnet Wire Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 0.20 (1.7) 

 0.20* (1.7)* 

j) Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Coating 

 1) Clear coating 0.52 (4.3) 

 0.52* (4.3)* 

 2) Extreme performance coating 

 A) Air dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 B) Baked 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.40* (3.3)* 

 3) Steel pail and drum interior coating 0.52 (4.3) 

 0.52* (4.3)* 

 4) All other coatings 

 A) Air dried Dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.40* (3.3)* 

 B) Baked 0.36 (3.0) 

 0.34* (2.8)* 
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 5) Metallic Coating 

 A) Air dried Dried 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 B) Baked 0.36 (3.0) 

 0.36 (3.0)* 

 6) For purposes of subsection 219.204(j)(5) of this Section, "metallic 

coating" means a coating which contains more than 1⁄4 lb/gal of metal 

particles, as applied. 

k) Heavy Off-Highway Vehicle Products Coating kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Extreme performance prime coat 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 2) Extreme performance topcoat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 3) Final repair coat (air dried) 0.42 (3.5) 

 0.42* (3.5)* 

 4) All other coatings are subject to the emission limitations for 

miscellaneous metal parts and products coatings in subsection (j) above.

l) Wood Furniture Coating 

 1) Limitations before March 15, 1998: kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Clear topcoat 0.67 (5.6) 

 B) Opaque stain 0.56 (4.7) 

 C) Pigmented coat 0.60 (5.0) 

 D) Repair coat 0.67 (5.6) 

 E) Sealer 0.67 (5.6) 

 F) Semi-transparent stain 0.79 (6.6) 

 G) Wash coat 0.73 (6.1) 
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(Note: Prior to March 15, 1998, an owner or operator of a wood furniture 

coating operation subject to this Section shall apply all coatings, with the 

exception of no more than 37.8 l (10 gal) of coating per day used for 

touch-up and repair operations, using one or more of the following 

application systems: airless spray application system, air-assisted airless 

spray application system, electrostatic spray application system, 

electrostatic bell or disc spray application system, heated airless spray 

application system, roller coating, brush or wipe coating application 

system, dip coating application system or high volume low pressure 

(HVLP) application system.) 

2) On and after March 15, 1998, wood furniture sealers and topcoats must 

comply with one of the limitations specified in subsections (l)(2)(A) 

through (E), below: 

 kg VOM/kg 

solids 

lb VOM/lb 

solids 

 A) Topcoat 0.8 (0.8) 

 B) Sealers and topcoats with the 

following limits: 

 

 i) Sealer other than acid-cured 

alkyd amino vinyl sealer 

1.9 (1.9) 

 ii) Topcoat other than acid-cured 

alkyd amino conversion varnish 

topcoat 

1.8 (1.8) 

 iii) Acid-cured alkyd amino vinyl 

sealer 

2.3 (2.3) 

 iv) Acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoat 

2.0 (2.0) 

C) Meet the provisions of Section 219.215 of this Subpart for use of 

an averaging approach; 
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D) Achieve a reduction in emissions equivalent to the requirements of 

subsection Section 219.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this SectionSubpart, 

as calculated using Section 219.216 of this Subpart; or 

E) Use a combination of the methods specified in subsections Section 

219.204(l)(2)(A) through (D) of this SectionSubpart. 

 3) Other wood furniture coating limitations on and after March 15, 1998: 

 kg/l lb/gal 

 A) Opaque stain 0.56 (4.7) 

 B) Non-topcoat pigmented coat 0.60 (5.0) 

 C) Repair coat 0.67 (5.6) 

 D) Semi-transparent stain 0.79 (6.6) 

 E) Wash coat 0.73 (6.1) 

4) Other wood furniture coating requirements on and after March 15, 1998: 

A) No source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2) or (3) of 

this Section and utilizing one or more wood furniture coating spray 

booths shall use strippable spray booth coatings containing more 

than 0.8 kg VOM/kg solids (0.8 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied. 

B) Any source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2) or (3) of 

this Section shall comply with the requirements of Section 219.217 

of this Subpart. 

C) Any source subject to the limitations of subsection (l)(2)(A) or (B) 

of this Section and utilizing one or more continuous coaters, shall 

for each continuous coater, use an initial coating which complies 

with the limitations of subsection (l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Section. 

The viscosity of the coating in each reservoir shall always be 

greater than or equal to the viscosity of the initial coating in the 

reservoir. The owner or operator shall: 
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i) Monitor the viscosity of the coating in the reservoir with a 

viscosity meter or by testing the viscosity of the initial 

coating and retesting the coating in the reservoir each time 

solvent is added; 

ii) Collect and record the reservoir viscosity and the amount 

and weight of VOM per weight of solids of coating and 

solvent each time coating or solvent is added; and 

iii) Maintain these records at the source for a period of three 

years. 

m) Plastic Parts Coating: Automotive/Transportation kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Interiors 

 A) Baked 

 i) Color coat 0.49* (4.1)* 

 ii) Primer 0.46* (3.8)* 

 B) Air Dried 

 i) Color coat 0.38* (3.2)* 

 ii) Primer 0.42* (3.5)* 

 2) Exteriors (flexible and non-flexible) 

 A) Baked 

 i) Primer 0.60* (5.0)* 

 ii) Primer non-flexible 0.54* (4.5)* 

 iii) Clear coat 0.52* (4.3)* 

 iv) Color coat 0.55* (4.6)* 

 B) Air Dried 

 i) Primer 0.66* (5.5)* 
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 ii) Clear coat 0.54* (4.5)* 

 iii) Color coat (red & black) 0.67* (5.6)* 

 iv) Color coat (others) 0.61* (5.1)* 

 3) Specialty 

 A) Vacuum metallizing basecoats, 

texture basecoats 

0.66* (5.5)* 

 B) Black coatings, reflective argent 

coatings, air bag cover coatings, and 

soft coatings 

0.71* (5.9)* 

 C) Gloss reducers, vacuum metallizing 

topcoats, and texture topcoats 

0.77* (6.4)* 

 D) Stencil coatings, adhesion primers, 

ink pad coatings, electrostatic prep 

coatings, and resist coatings 

0.82* (6.8)* 

 E) Head lamp lens coatings 0.89* (7.4)* 

n) Plastic Parts Coating: Business Machine kg/l lb/gal 

 1) Primer 0.14* (1.2)* 

 2) Color coat (non-texture coat) 0.28* (2.3)* 

 3) Color coat (texture coat) 0.28* (2.3)* 

 4) Electromagnetic interference/radio frequency 

interference (EMI/RFI) shielding coatings 

0.48* (4.0)* 

 5) Specialty Coatings 

 A) Soft coat 0.52* (4.3)* 

 B) Plating resist 0.71* (5.9)* 

 C) Plating sensitizer 0.85* (7.1)* 
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o) Flat Wood Paneling Coatings. On and after August 1, 2010, flat wood paneling 

coatings shall comply with one of the following limitations:

1) 0.25 kg VOM/l of coatings (2.1 lb VOM/gal coatings); or

2) 0.35 kg VOM/l solids (2.9 lb VOM/gal solids).

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.205 Daily-Weighted Average Limitations 

No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 219.204 of this 

Subpart and complying by means of this Section shall operate the subject coating line unless the 

owner or operator has demonstrated compliance with subsection (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), 

or (i) of this Section (depending upon the category of coating) through the applicable coating 

analysis test methods and procedures specified in Section 219.105(a) of this Part and the 

recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in Section 219.211(d) of this Subpart: 

a) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to only one of the limitations from 

among Section 219.204(a)(1), (a)(4), (d), (e), (f), (i), (o), or, prior to May 1, 2011, 

(c) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on any such coating line, during any day, 

whose daily-weighted average VOM content exceeds the emission limitation to 

which the coatings are subject. 

b) No owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating line 

subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(j) of this Subpart shall apply coatings 

to miscellaneous metal parts or products on the subject coating line unless the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(j) of this Subpart during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(j) of this Subpart, during 

the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site-specific proposal 
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approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. 

To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading 

Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 (December 4, 

1986), must be satisfied. 

c) No owner or operator of a can coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.204(b) of this Subpart shall operate the subject coating line using a coating 

with a VOM content in excess of the limitations specified in Section 219.204(b) 

of this Subpart unless all of the following requirements are met: 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation for the can coating operation, i.e., 

for all of the can coating lines at the source, shall be determined according 

to subsection (c)(2) of this Section. Actual daily emissions shall never 

exceed the alternative daily emission limitation and shall be calculated by 

use of the following equation. 





n

i

Eb ViCi

1

where: 

Ed = Actual VOM emissions for the day in units of kg/day 

(lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied in the can coating 

operation, i.e., all can coating lines at the source; 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units of l/day 

(gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

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2) The alternative daily emission limitation (Ad) shall be determined for the 

can coating operation, i.e., for all of the can coating lines at the source, on 

a daily basis as follows: 

 

  i i

i i

i

n

i

d i D L

D C A V L 

  1

where: 

Ad = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of kg/day 

(lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of surface coatings applied in the can coating 

operation; 

Ci = The VOM content of each surface coating as applied in units of 

kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM); 

Di = The density of VOM in each coating applied. For the purposes 

of calculating Ad, the density is 0.882kg VOM/l VOM (7.36 lbs 

VOM/gal VOM); 

Vi = Volume of each surface coating applied for the day in units of l 

(gal) of coating (minus water and any compounds thatwhich are 

specifically exempted from the definition of VOM); 

Li = The VOM emission limitation for each surface coating applied 

as specified in Section 219.204(b) of this Subpart in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM). 

d) No owner or operator of a heavy off-highway vehicle products coating line 

subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(k) of this Subpart shall apply 

coatings to heavy off-highway vehicle products on the subject coating line unless 
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the requirements of subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(k) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(k) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions 

Trading Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 

(December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

e) No owner or operator of a wood furniture coating line subject to the limitations of 

Section 219.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this Subpart shall apply coatings to wood 

furniture on the subject coating line unless the requirements of subsection (e)(1) 

or (e)(2) of this Section, in addition to the requirements specified in the note to 

Section 219.204(l)(1) of this Subpart, are met. 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all 

coatings used on the line are subject to 0.67 kg/l (5.6 lbs/gal)), the dailyweighted average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content 

limit corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(l)(1) or (l)(3) of this 

Subpart, during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site 

specific proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as 

a SIP revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's 

Emissions Trading Policy Statement (and related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 

43814 (December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

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Section 219.204(m) or (n) of this Subpart shall apply coatings to business 

machine or automotive/transportation plastic parts on the subject coating line 

unless the requirements of subsection (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(m) or (n) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings 

used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted 

average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(m) or (n) of this 

Subpart, during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site 

specific proposal approved by the Agency and USEPA as a SIP revision. 

To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading 

Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

g) No owner or operator of a metal furniture coating line subject to the limitations of 

Section 219.204(g) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the subject coating line 

unless the requirements of subsection (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this Section are met: 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(g) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(g) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and USEPA as a SIP revision. To 

receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading Policy 

Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

h) No owner or operator of a large appliance coating line subject to the limitations of 

Section 219.204(h) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the subject coating line 

unless the requirements of subsection (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this Section are met. 
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1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(h) of this Subpart, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on 

the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), the daily-weighted average 

VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used;, or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(h) of this Subpart, 

during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific 

proposal approved by the Agency and USEPA as a SIP revision. To 

receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading Policy 

Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied. 

i) On and after May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a paper coating line subject to 

the limitations of Section 219.204(c) of this Subpart shall apply coatings on the 

subject coating line unless the requirements in subsection (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this 

Section are met: 

1) For each coating line that applies multiple coatings, all of which are 

subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 

219.204(c) during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on the line are 

subject to 0.40 kg/kg solids (0.08 kg/kg coatings)), the daily-weighted 

average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit 

corresponding to the category of coating used; or 

2) For each coating line that applies coatings subject to more than one 

numerical emission limitation in Section 219.204(c) during the same day, 

the owner or operator shall have a site-specific proposal approved by the 

Agency and approved by USEPA as a SIP revision. To receive approval, 

the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading Policy Statement (and 

related policy), 51 Fed. Reg. 43814 (December 4, 1986), must be satisfied. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.207 Alternative Emission Limitations 

a) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to Section 219.204 of this Subpart 
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may comply with this Section, rather than with Section 219.204 of this Subpart, if 

a capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating line is in 

operation and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with subsection (c), 

(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), or (k), or (l) of this Section (depending upon the 

source category) through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and 

control device efficiency test methods and procedures specified in Section 

219.105 of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

Section 219.211(e) of this Subpart; and the control device is equipped with the 

applicable monitoring equipment specified in Section 219.105(d) of this Part and 

the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated and maintained 

according to vendor specifications at all times the control device is in use. A 

capture system and control device, which does not demonstrate compliance with 

subsection (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), or (k), or (l) of this Section may be 

used as an alternative to compliance with Section 219.204 of this Subpart only if 

the alternative is approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP 

revision. 

b) Alternative Add-On Control Methodologies 

1) The coating line is equipped with a capture system and control device that 

provides 81 percent reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the 

coating line and the control device has a 90 percent efficiency;, or 

2) The system used to control VOM from the coating line is demonstrated to 

have an overall efficiency sufficient to limit VOM emissions to no more 

than what is allowed under Section 219.204 of this Subpart. Use of any 

control system other than an afterburner, carbon adsorption, condensation, 

or absorption scrubber system can be allowed only if approved by the 

Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. The use of transfer 

efficiency credits can be allowed only if approved by the Agency and 

approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. Baseline transfer efficiencies 

and transfer efficiency test methods must be approved by the Agency and 

the USEPA. Such overall efficiency is to be determined as follows: 

A) Obtain the emission limitation from the appropriate subsection in 

Section 219.204 of this Subpart; 

B) Calculate "S" according to the equation in Section 219.206 of this 

Subpart; 
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C) Calculate the overall efficiency required according to Section 

219.105(e) of this Part. For the purposes of calculating this value, 

according to the equation in Section 219.105(e)(2) of this Part, 

VOM1 is equal to the value of "S" as determined above in 

subsection (b)(2)(B) of this Section. 

c) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to only one of the emission 

limitations from among Section 219.204(a)(1), (a)(4), (d), (e), (f), (i), or, prior to 

May 1, 2011, (c) of this Subpart and equipped with a capture system and control 

device shall operate the subject coating line unless the requirements in subsection 

(b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. No owner or operator of a coating line 

subject to Section 219.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this SubpartPart and equipped with a 

capture system and control device shall operate the coating line unless the owner 

or operator demonstrates compliance with such limitation in accordance with the 

topcoat protocol referenced in Section 219.105(b) of this Part. 

d) No owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating line 

that applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to 

the same numerical emission limitation within Section 219.204(j) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

e) No owner or operator of a heavy off-highway vehicle products coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 219.204(k) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

f) No owner or operator of a wood furniture coating line that applies one or more 

coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the same numerical 

emission limitation within Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart (e.g., all coatings 

used on the line are subject to 0.67 kg/l (5.6 lbs/gal)), and that is equipped with a 

capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section are met. If compliance 
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is achieved by meeting the requirements in subsection (b)(2) of this Section, then 

the provisions in the note to Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart must also be met. 

g) No owner or operator of a can coating line and equipped with a capture system 

and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless the requirements in 

subsection (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this Section are met. 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation for the can coating operation, i.e., 

for all of the can coating lines at the source, shall be determined according 

to Section 219.205(c)(2) of this Subpart. Actual daily emissions shall 

never exceed the alternative daily emission limitation and shall be 

calculated by use of the following equation: 

 i

n

i

Ed  ViCi  F 1

1

where: 

Ed = Actual VOM emissions for the day in units of kg/day 

(lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting the specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of surface coatings as applied in the can 

coating operation; 

Vi = Volume of each coating as applied for the day in units of 

l/day (gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 

 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM); and 

Fi = Fraction, by weight, of VOM emissions from the surface 

coating, reduced or prevented from being emitted to the 

ambient air. This is the overall efficiency of the capture 
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system and control device. 

2) The coating line is equipped with a capture system and control device that 

provide 75 percent reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the 

coating line and the control device has a 90 percent efficiency. 

h) No owner or operator of a plastic parts coating line that applies one or more 

coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the same numerical 

emission limitation within Section 219.204(m) or (n) of this Subpart (e.g., all 

coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l (3.5 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

i) Prior to May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a metal furniture coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 219.204(g) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

j) Prior to May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a large appliance coating line that 

applies one or more coatings during the same day, all of which are subject to the 

same numerical emission limitation within Section 219.204(h) of this Subpart 

(e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.34 kg/l (2.8 lbs/gal)), and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject 

coating line unless the requirements in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this Section 

are met. 

k) On and after May 1, 2011, no owner or operator of a paper coating line, metal 

furniture coating line, or large appliance coating line that is equipped with a 

capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless 

either: 

1) The capture system and control device provide at least 90 percent 

reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the coating line; or 
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2) The owner or operator complies with the applicable limitation set forth in 

Section 219.204 of this Subpart by utilizing a combination of low-VOM 

coatings and a capture system and control device.

l) No owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line that is equipped with a 

capture system and control device shall operate the subject coating line unless 

either:

1) The capture system and control device provide at least 90 percent 

reduction in the overall emissions of VOM from the coating line; or

2) The owner or operator of the flat wood paneling coating line complies 

with all requirements set forth in subsection (b)(2) of this Section.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.210 Compliance Schedule 

Every owner or operator of a coating line (of a type included within Section 219.204 of this 

Subpart) shall comply with the requirements of Section 219.204, 219.205, 219.207 or 219.208 

and Section 219.211 or Sections 219.212 and 219.213 of this Subpart in accordance with the 

appropriate compliance schedule as specified in subsection (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), or (g), or (h)

of this Section: 

a) No owner or operator of a coating line that is exempt from the limitations of 

Section 219.204 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 219.208(a) or 

(b) of this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Section 219.211(b) of this Subpart. 

b) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 219.204 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Sections 219.204 and 219.211(c) of this Subpart. 

c) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 219.205 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Sections 219.205 and 219.211(d) of this Subpart. 
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d) No owner or operator of a coating line complying by means of Section 219.207 of 

this Subpart shall operate said coating line on or after a date consistent with 

Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and 

continues to comply with, Sections 219.207 and 219.211(e) of this Subpart. 

e) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to one or more of the emission 

limitations contained in Section 219.204 of this Subpart on or after March 15, 

1996, choosing to comply by means of Section 219.204, 219.205 or 219.207 of 

this Subpart, shall operate said coating line on or after March 15, 1996, unless the 

owner or operator complies with and continues to comply with, respectively, the 

applicable requirements in Section 219.204, or the alternative control options in 

SectionSections 219.205 or 219.207 and the requirements of Section 219.211. 

f) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to one or more of the emission 

limitations contained in Section 219.204 of this Subpart on or after March 15, 

1996, choosing to comply by means of Section 219.212 of this Subpart, shall 

operate said coating line on or after March 15, 1996, unless the owner or operator 

complies with and continues to comply with the requirements of Sections 219.212 

and 219.213 of this Subpart. 

g) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the emission limitations in 

Section 219.204(c)(2), 219.204(g)(2), or 219.204(h)(2) of this Subpart shall 

operate that coating line on or after a date consistent with Section 219.106(c) of 

this Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Section 219.204(c)(2), 219.204(g)(2), or 219.204(h)(2), as 

applicable, or the alternative control options in Section 219.205 or 219.207, and 

all applicable requirements in Sections 219.211 and 219.218 of this Subpart.

h) No owner or operator of a coating line subject to the emission limitations 

contained in Section 219.204(o) of this Subpart shall operate that coating line on 

or after a date consistent with Section 219.106(c) of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 219.204(o) or 

the alternative control options in Section 219.205 or 219.207, and the 

requirements of Sections 219.211 and 219.217 of this Subpart, as applicable.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.211 Recordkeeping and Reporting 
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a) The VOM content of each coating and the efficiency of each capture system and 

control device shall be determined by the applicable test methods and procedures 

specified in Section 219.105 of this Part to establish the records required under 

this Section. 

b) Any owner or operator of a coating line that is exempted from the limitations of 

Section 219.204 of this Subpart because of Section 219.208(a) or (b) of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) For sources exempt from Section 219.208(a) of this Subpart, by a date 

consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner or operator of a 

coating line or group of coating lines referenced in subsection (b) of this 

Section shall certify to the Agency that the coating line or group of coating 

lines is exempt under the provisions of Section 219.208(a) of this Subpart. 

Such certification shall include: 

A) A declaration that the coating line is exempt from the limitations of 

Section 219.204 of this Subpart because of Section 219.208(a) of 

this Subpart; and 

B) Calculations that demonstrate that the combined VOM emissions 

from the coating line and all other coating lines in the same 

category never exceed 6.8 kg (15 lbs) per day before the 

application of capture systems and control devices. The following 

equation shall be used to calculate total VOM emissions: 

   



m

j

n

i

e AiBi j T

1 1

where: 

Te = Total VOM emissions from coating lines each day before 

the application of capture systems and control devices in 

units of kg/day (lbs/day); 

 

m = Number of coating lines at the source that otherwise would 

be subject to the same subsection of Section 219.104 of 

this Part (because they belong to the same category, e.g., 
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can coating); 

 

j = Subscript denoting an individual coating line; 

 

n = Number of different coatings as applied each day on each 

coating line; 

 

i = Subscript denoting an individual coating; 

 

Ai = Weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water 

and any compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each 

coating line in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal); 

 

Bi = Volume of each coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM) as applied each day on each coating line in units of 

l/day (gal/day). The instrument or method by which the 

owner or operator accurately measured or calculated the 

volume of each coating as applied on each coating line 

each day shall be described in the certification to the 

Agency. 

2) For sources exempt under Section 219.208(b) of this Subpart, by March 

15, 1998, or upon initial start-up, the owner or operator of a coating line or 

a group of coating lines referenced in subsection (b) of this Section shall 

certify to the Agency that the source is exempt under the provisions of 

Section 219.208(b) of this Subpart. Such certification shall include: 

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the limitations of 

Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart because of Section 219.208(b) 

of this Subpart; and 

B) Calculations which demonstrate that the source meets the criteria 

of exemption because of Section 219.208(b) of this Subpart. 

3) For sources exempt under Section 219.208(a) of this Subpart, on and after 

a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner or operator 

of a coating line or group of lines referenced in this subsection shall 
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collect and record all of the following information each day for each 

coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; and 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

4) For sources exempt under Section 219.208(b) of this Subpart, on and after 

March 15, 1998, the owner or operator of a coating line or group of 

coating lines referenced in this subsection (b) shall collect and record all 

of the following information for each coating line and maintain the 

information at the source for a period of three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; and 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied on each coating line on a 

monthly basis. 

5) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a coating line or group of coating lines exempted from the 

limitations of Section 219.204 of this Subpart because of Section 

219.208(a) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency of any record showing 

that total VOM emissions from the coating line or group of coating lines 

exceed 6.8 kg (15 lbs) in any day before the application of capture systems 

and control devices by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days after the exceedance occurs. 

6) On and after March 15, 1998, any owner or operator of a source exempt 

from the limitations of Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart because of 

Section 219.208(b) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency if the source's 

VOM emissions exceed the limitations of Section 219.208(b) of this 
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Subpart by sending a copy of calculations showing such an exceedance 

within 30 days after the change occurs. 

c) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.204 of this Subpart other than Section 219.204(a)(2) and (a)(3) of this 

Subpart and complying by means of Section 219.204 of this Subpart shall comply 

with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance from 

an existing subject coating line from Section 219.205, Section 219.207, 

Section 219.215, or Section 219.216 of this Subpart to Section 219.204 of 

this Subpart; the owner or operator of a subject coating line shall certify to 

the Agency that the coating line will be in compliance with Section 

219.204 of this Subpart on and after a date consistent with Section 

219.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up date. The 

certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; 

B) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line; 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 219.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line;

D) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line; and

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(g)(2) 

or 219.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the application methods used to 

apply coatings on the subject coating line and the weight of VOM 

per volume of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of 
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solids in each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each 

coating line; and.

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(o) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line; 

B) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line; 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 219.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line and certified product data sheets for 

each coating; 

D) On and after March 15, 1998, for wood furniture coating spray 

booths subject to the limitation of Section 219.204(l)(4)(A) of this 

Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids in each strippable 

spray booth coating as applied each day on each spray booth and 

certified product data sheets for each coating;

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line, and certified 

product data sheets for each coating; and
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F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(g)(2) 

or 219.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 

each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line, and certified product data sheets for each coating; and.

G) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(o) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.204 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance from Section 219.204 to Section 219.205 or Section 

219.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator shall comply with 

all requirements of subsection (d)(1) or (e)(1) below, respectively. 

Upon changing the method of compliance from Section 219.204 to 

Section 219.205 or Section 219.207 of this Subpart, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (d) or (e) 

of this Section, respectively. 

d) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.204 of this Subpart and complying by means of Section 219.205 of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for 

an existing subject coating line from Section 219.204 or Section 219.207 

to Section 219.205 of this Subpart; the owner or operator of the subject 

coating line shall certify to the Agency that the coating line will be in 

compliance with Section 219.205 on and after a date consistent with 

Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up date. The 

certification shall include: 
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A) The name and identification number of each coating line which 

will comply by means of Section 219.205 of this Subpart. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line. 

C) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

D) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 219.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line. 

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line. 

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(g)(2) 

or 219.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 

each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

G) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(o) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.

HG) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume of each coating as 

applied each day on each coating line. 

IH) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (d)(2) of this 

Section. 
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JI) An example of the format in which the records required in 

subsection (d)(2) of this Section will be kept. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line. 

B) The weight of VOM per volume and the volume of each coating 

(minus water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

C) On and after March 15, 1998, for coating lines subject to the 

limitations of Section 219.204(l)(2)(A) or (B) of this Subpart, the 

weight of VOM per weight of solids in each coating as applied 

each day on each coating line. 

D) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(c)(2) 

of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per weight of solids (or the 

weight of VOM per weight of coatings, as applicable) in each 

coating as applied each day on each coating line. 

E) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(g)(2) 

or 219.204(h)(2) of this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume 

of each coating (or the weight of VOM per volume of solids in 

each coating, as applicable) as applied each day on each coating 

line. 

F) For coating lines subject to the limitations of Section 219.204(o) of 

this Subpart, the weight of VOM per volume of coatings or solids, 

as applicable, as applied each day on each coating line.
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GF) The daily-weighted average VOM content of all coatings as 

applied on each coating line as defined in Section 219.104 of this 

Part. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.205 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart from Section 219.205 to Section 

219.204 or Section 219.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c)(1) or (e)(1) of 

this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart from Section 219.205 to Section 

219.204 or Section 219.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c) or (e) of this 

Section, respectively. 

e) Any owner or operator of a coating line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.207 and complying by means of Section 219.207(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or 

(k), or (l) of this Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for 

an existing coating line from Section 219.204 or Section 219.205 to 

Section 219.207 of this Subpart, the owner or operator of the subject 

coating line shall perform all tests and submit to the Agency the results of 

all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject coating 

line will be in compliance with Section 219.207 of this Subpart on and 

after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and after the 

initial start-up date. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

line shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 
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each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The weight of VOM per volume of coating solids as applied each 

day on each coating line, if complying pursuant to Section 

219.207(b)(2) of this Subpart. 

B) Control device monitoring data. 

C) A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, 

monitoring equipment and the associated coating line. 

D) A maintenance log for the capture system, control device and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed including dates and duration of any 

outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating line shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.207 of this Subpart 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart from Section 219.207 to Section 

219.204 or Section 219.205 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c)(1) or (d)(1) of 

this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with this Subpart Part from Section 219.207 to Section 

219.204 or Section 219.205 of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c) or (d) of this 

Section, respectively. 

f) Any owner or operator of a primer surfacer operation or topcoat operation subject 

to the limitations of Section 219.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Subpart shall comply 

with the following: 
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1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon initial startup of a new coating operation, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

operation shall certify to the Agency that the operation will be in 

compliance with Section 219.204 of this Subpart on and after a date 

consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial 

start-up date. The certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating operation 

which will comply by means of Section 219.204(a)(2) and (a)(3) of 

this Subpart and the name and identification number of each 

coating line in each coating operation. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating as applied on 

each coating line in the coating operation. 

C) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus water and 

any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM) as applied each day on each coating line. 

D) The transfer efficiency and control efficiency measured for each 

coating line. 

E) Test reports, including raw data and calculations documenting the 

testing performed to measure transfer efficiency and control 

efficiency. 

F) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume of each coating as 

applied each day on each coating line. 

G) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (f)(2) of this 

Section. 

H) An example format for presenting the records required in 

subsection (f)(2) of this Section. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 
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operation shall collect and record all of the following information each 

day for each topcoat or primer surfacer coating operation and maintain the 

information at the source for a period of three years: 

A) All information necessary to calculate the daily-weighted average 

VOM emissions from the coating operations in kg/l (lbs/gal)kg 

(lbs) per 1 (gal) of coating solids deposited in accordance with the 

proposal submitted, and approved pursuant to Section 

219.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Subpart including: 

i) The name and identification number of each coating as 

applied on each coating operation. 

ii) The weight of VOM per volume of each coating (minus 

water and any compounds which are specifically exempted 

from the definition of VOM) as applied each day on each 

coating operation. 

B) If a control device or devices are used to control VOM emissions, 

control device monitoring data; a log of operating time for the 

capture system, control device, monitoring equipment and the 

associated coating operation; and a maintenance log for the capture 

system, control device and monitoring equipment, detailing all 

routine and non-routine maintenance performed including dates 

and duration of any outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part or on and 

after the initial start-up date, the owner or operator of a subject coating 

operation shall determine and record the daily VOM emissions in kg/l 

(lbs/gal)kg (lbs) per 1 (gal) of coating solids deposited in accordance with 

the proposal submitted and approved pursuant to Section 219.204(a)(2) or 

(a)(3) of this Subpart within 10 days from the end of the month and 

maintain this information at the source for a period of three years. 

4) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a subject coating operation shall notify the Agency in the 

following instances: 
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A) Any record showing a violation of Section 219.204(a)(2) or (a)(3) 

of this Subpart shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 

to the Agency within 15 days from the end of the month in which 

the violation occurred. 

B) The owner or operator shall notify the Agency of any change to the 

operation at least 30 days before the change is effected. The 

Agency shall determine whether or not compliance testing is 

required. If the Agency determines that compliance testing is 

required, then the owner or operator shall submit a testing proposal 

to the Agency within 30 days and test within 30 days afterof the 

approval of the proposal by the Agency and USEPA. 

g) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106(c) of this Part, or on and after 

the initial start-up date, whichever is later, the owner or operator of a coating line 

subject to the requirements of Section 219.218 of this Subpart shall comply with 

the following: 

1) By May 1, 2011, or upon initial start-up, whichever is later, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes a description of the practices and 

procedures that the source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

applicable requirements in Section 219.218 of this Subpart; 

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 219.218 of this Subpart by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

the violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation; and 

3) Maintain at the source all records required by this subsection (g) for a 

minimum of three years from the date the document was created and make 

those records available to the Agency upon request. 

h) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106(c) of this Part, or on and after 

the initial start-up date, whichever is later, the owner or operator of a flat wood 

paneling coating line subject to the requirements in Section 219.217 of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up, whichever is later, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes a description of the practices and 
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procedures that the source will follow to ensure compliance with the 

applicable requirements in Section 219.217(c) and (d) of this Subpart; and

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 219.217 of this Subpart by 

providing a description of the violation and copies of records documenting 

such violation to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.212 Cross-Line Averaging to Establish Compliance for Coating Lines 

a) On and after March 15, 1996, any owner or operator of a coating line subject to 

the limitations set forth in Section 219.204 of this Subpart, except coating lines 

subject to the limitations in Section 219.204(c)(2), (g)(2), or (h)(2), or (o) of this 

Subpart, and with coating lines in operation prior to January 1, 1991 ("preexisting coating lines"), may, for pre-existing coating lines only, elect to comply 

with the requirements of this Section, rather than complying with the applicable 

emission limitations set forth in Section 219.204, if an operational change of the 

type described below has been made after January 1, 1991, to one or more preexisting coating lines at the source. An operational change occurs when a preexisting coating line is replaced with a line using lower VOM coating for the 

same purpose as the replaced line ("replacement line"). A source electing to rely 

on this Section to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Subpart 

shall operate pursuant to federally enforceable permit conditions approved by the 

Agency and USEPA. 

b) An owner or operator of pre-existing coating lines subject to a VOM content 

limitation in Section 219.204 of this Subpart and electing to rely on this Section to 

demonstrate compliance with this Subpart must establish, by use of the equations 

in subsection (d) of this Section, that the calculated actual daily VOM emissions 

from all participating coating lines, as defined below, are less than the calculated 

daily allowable VOM emissions from the same group of coating lines. For any 

pre-existing coating line to be aggregated for the purposes of Section 219.212, 

219.213, or 219.214 of this Subpart ("participating coating lines"), the source 

must establish that: 

1) All coatings applied on the participating coating line shall, at all times, 

have a VOM content less than or equal to the applicable VOM content 
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limitation for such coating listed in Appendix H of this Part; and 

2) On the date the source elects to rely on this Section to demonstrate 

compliance with this Subpart, all coatings applied on the participating 

coating line are not already in compliance with the VOM content 

limitation for such coating effective on or after March 15, 1996; or the 

participating coating line is a replacement line, as defined in subsection (a) 

of this Section with an operational change occurring on or after January 1, 

1991. 

c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, any owner or operator of a coating 

line subject to the limitations set forth in Section 219.204 of this Subpart and 

electing to rely on this Section to demonstrate compliance with this Subpart, may 

also include as a participating coating line, until December 31, 1999, only, any 

replacement line that satisfies all of the following conditions: 

1) The replacement line is operated as a powder coating line; 

2) The replacement line was added after July 1, 1988; and 

3) The owner or operator also includes as a participating coating line one or 

more coating lines that satisfy the criteria of a replacement line, as 

described in subsection (a) of this Section. 

d) To demonstrate compliance with this Section, a source shall establish the 

following: 

1) An alternative daily emission limitation shall be determined for all 

participating coating lines at the source according to subsection (d)(2) of 

this Section. All participating coating lines shall be factored in each day 

to demonstrate compliance. Provided compliance is established pursuant 

to the requirements in this subsection, nothing in this Section requires 

daily operation of each participating line. Actual daily emissions from all 

participating coating lines (Ed) shall never exceed the alternative daily 

emission limitation (Ad) and shall be calculated by use of the following 

equation: 





n

i

Ed ViCi

1
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where: 

Ed = Actual daily VOM emissions from participating coating 

lines in units of kg/day (lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied by all participating coating 

lines at the source; 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units of l/day 

(gal/day) of coating (minus water and any compounds 

thatwhich are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); and 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units of kg 

VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from the 

definition of VOM). 

2) The alternative daily emission limitation (Ad) shall be determined for all 

participating coating lines at the source on a daily basis as follows: 

Ad  Ai  Ap

where Ai and Ap are defined in subsections (d)(2)(A) and (d)(2)(B) of this 

Sectionsubsection. 

A) The portion of the alternative daily emissions limitation for 

coating operations at a source using non-powder coating (Ai) shall 

be determined for all such participating non-powder coating lines 

on a daily basis as follows: 

 

  i i

i i

i

n

i

i i D L

D C A V L 

  1

where: 
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Ai = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of 

kg/day (lbs/day); 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating applied; 

n = Total number of coatings applied by all participating 

coating lines at the source; 

Ci = The VOM content of each coating as applied in units 

of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating (minus water 

and any compounds thatwhich are specifically 

exempted from the definition of VOM); 

Di = The density of VOM in each coating applied. For the 

purposes of calculating Ai, the density is 0.882 kg 

VOM/l VOM (7.36 lbs VOM/gal VOM); 

Vi = Volume of each coating applied for the day in units 

of l (gal) of coating (minus water and any 

compounds thatwhich are specifically exempted from 

the definition of VOM); and 

Li = The VOM emission limitation for each coating 

applied, as specified in Section 219.204 of this 

Subpart, in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of 

coating (minus water and any compounds thatwhich

are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM). 

B) The portion of the alternative daily emission limitation for coating 

operations at a source using powdered coating (Ap) shall be 

determined for all such participating powder coating lines at the 

source on a daily basis as follows: 

     

m

h

n

j j j

j j j h

p D L

V L D K

A

1 1

where: 
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Ap = The VOM emissions allowed for the day in units of 

kg/day (lbs/day); 

h = Subscript denoting a specific powder coating line; 

j = Subscript denoting a specific powder coating applied; 

m = Total number of participating powder coating lines; 

n = Total number of powder coatings applied in the 

participating coating lines; 

Dj = The assumed density of VOM in liquid coating, 0.882 

kg VOM/l VOM (7.36 lbs VOM/gal VOM); 

Vj = Volume of each powder coating consumed for the day 

in units of l (gal) of coating; 

Lj = The VOM emission limitation for each coating 

applied, as specified in Section 219.204 of this 

Subpart, in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of 

coating (minus water and any compounds thatwhich

are specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); and 

 

K = A constant for each individual coating line 

representing the ratio of the volume of coating solids 

consumed on the liquid coating system thatwhich has 

been replaced to the volume of powder coating 

consumed on the replacement line to accomplish the 

same coating job. This value shall be determined by 

the source based on tests conducted and records 

maintained pursuant to the requirements of Section 

219.213 of this Subpart demonstrating the amount of 

coating solids consumed as both liquid and powder. 

Tests methods and recordkeeping requirements shall 

be approved by the Agency and USEPA and contained 

in the source's operating permit as federally 

enforceable permit conditions, subject to the following 
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restrictions: 

 

i) K cannot exceed 0.9 for non-recycled powder 

coating systems; or 

ii) K cannot exceed 2.0 for recycled powder 

coating systems. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.217 Wood Furniture Coating and Flat Wood Paneling Coating Work Practice 

Standards 

a) Spray booth cleaning. Each owner or operator of a source subject to the 

limitations of Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart shall not use compounds 

containing more than 8.0 percent, by weight, of VOM for cleaning spray booth 

components other than conveyors, continuous coaters and their enclosures, and 

metal filters, unless the spray booth is being refurbished. If the spray booth is 

being refurbished, that is, the spray booth coating or other material used to cover 

the booth is being replaced, the affected source shall use no more than 1.0 gallon 

of organic solvent to prepare the booth prior to applying the booth coating. 

b) Application equipment requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 

the limitations of Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart shall use conventional air 

spray guns to apply coating materials to wood furniture except under the 

circumstances specified in subsections (b)(1) through (4) of this Section:

1) To apply coating materials that have a VOM content no greater than 1.0 

kg VOM/kg solids (1.0 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied;

2) For repair coating under the following circumstances:

A) The coating materials are applied after the completion of the 

coating operation; or

B) The coating materials are applied after the stain and before any 

other type of coating material is applied, and the coating materials 

are applied from a container that has a volume of no more than 2.0 

gallons;
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3) If the spray gun is aimed and triggered automatically, rather than 

manually; or

4) If emissions from the finishing application station are directed to a control 

device pursuant to Section 219.216 of this Subpart.

cb) Cleaning and storage requirements. Each owner or operator of a source subject to 

the limitations of Section 219.204(l) or (o) of this Subpart shall: 

1) Keep, store, and dispose of all coating, cleaning, and washoff materials in 

closed containers; 

2) Pump or drain all organic solvent used for line cleaning into closed 

containers; 

3) Collect all organic solvent used to clean spray guns in closed containers; 

and 

4) Control emissions from washoff operations by using closed tanks. 

d) Additional cleaning and storage requirements for flat wood paneling coating lines. 

Every owner or operator of a source subject to the limitations of Section 

219.204(o) of this Subpart shall:

1) Minimize spills of VOM-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning 

materials and clean up spills immediately;

2) Minimize emissions of VOM during the cleaning of storage, mixing, and 

conveying equipment; and

3) Keep mixing vessels that contain VOM-containing coatings and other 

VOM-containing materials closed except when specifically in use.

c) Application equipment requirements. No owner or operator of a source subject to 

the limitations of Section 219.204(l) of this Subpart shall use conventional air 

spray guns to apply coating materials to wood furniture except under the 

circumstances specified in subsections (c)(1) through (4) of this Section: 
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1) To apply coating materials that have a VOM content no greater than 1.0 

kg VOM/kg solids (1.0 lb VOM/lb solids), as applied; 

2) For repair coating under the following circumstances: 

A) The coating materials are applied after the completion of the 

coating operation; or 

B) The coating materials are applied after the stain and before any 

other type of coating material is applied, and the coating materials 

are applied from a container that has a volume of no more than 2.0 

gallons; 

3) If the spray gun is aimed and triggered automatically, rather than 

manually; or 

4) If emissions from the finishing application station are directed to a control 

device pursuant to Section 219.216 of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

SUBPART H: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 

Section 219.401 Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing 

a) No owner or operator of a subject flexographic, packaging rotogravure or 

publication rotogravure printing line shall apply at any time any coating or ink 

unless the VOM content does not exceed the limitation specified in either 

subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), as applicablebelow. Compliance with this Section 

must be demonstrated through the applicable coating or ink analysis test methods 

and procedures specified in Section 219.105(a) and the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements specified in Section 219.404(c) of this Part. As an 

alternative to compliance with this subsection, a subject printing line may meet 

the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) below. 

1) Prior to August 1, 2010, either:

A) Forty percent VOM by volume of the coating and ink (minus water 

and any compounds which are specifically exempted from the 
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definition of VOM);, or 

B2) Twenty-five percent VOM by volume of the volatile content in the 

coating and ink; and. 

2) On and after August 1, 2010:

A) For owners or operators of flexographic or rotogravure printing 

lines that do not print flexible packaging, either:

i) Forty percent VOM by volume of the coating and ink 

(minus water and any compounds that are specifically 

exempted from the definition of VOM); or

ii) Twenty-five percent VOM by volume of the volatile 

content in the coating and ink;

B) For owners or operators of flexographic or rotogravure printing 

lines that print flexible packaging, or that print flexible packaging 

and non-flexible packaging on the same line, either:

i) 0.8 kg VOM/kg (0.8 lbs VOM/lb) solids applied; or

ii) 0.16 kg VOM/kg (0.16 lbs VOM/lb) inks and coatings 

applied.

b) Weighted Averaging Alternative

1) Prior to August 1, 2010, noNo owner or operator of a subject flexographic,

packaging rotogravure or publication rotogravure printing line shall apply 

coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless the weighted average, 

by volume. VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day on 

the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation specified in either 

subsection (a)(1)(A) (as determined by subsection (b)(1)(A)) or subsection 

(a)(12)(B)) (as determined by subsection (b)(12)(B) of this Section). 

Compliance with this subsection must be demonstrated through the 

applicable coating or ink analysis test methods and procedures specified in 

Section 219.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 219.404(d) of this Part. 
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A1) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(1)(A) of this Section. 













 n

i

i si VOMi

n

i

i i si VOMi

i A

L V V

C L V V

VOM

1

1

( )( )

( )

( )

whereWhere: 

VOM(i)(A) = The weighted average VOM content in units of 

percent VOM by volume of all coatings and inks 

(minus water and any compounds thatwhich are 

specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM) used each day; 

 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied; 

 

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on a printing line; 

 

Ci = The VOM content in units of percent VOM by 

volume of each coating or ink as applied (minus 

water and any compounds thatwhich are 

specifically exempted from the definition of 

VOM); 

 

Li = The liquid volume of each coating or ink as 

applied in units of l (gal); 

 

Vsi = The volume fraction of solids in each coating or 

ink as applied; 

 

VVOMi = The volume fraction of VOM in each coating or 

ink as applied. 
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B2) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(12)(B) of this Section. 







  n

i

i VMi

n

i

i i VMi

i B

L V

C L V

VOM

1

1

( )( )

where: 

VOM(i)(B) = The weighted average VOM content in units of 

percent VOM by volume of the volatile content of 

all coatings and inks used each day; 

 

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied; 

 

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on a printing line; 

 

Ci = The VOM content in units of percent VOM by 

volume of the volatile matter in each coating or 

ink as applied; 

 

Li = The liquid volume of each coating or ink as 

applied in units of l (gal);

 

VVMi = The volume fraction of volatile matter in each 

coating or ink as applied. 

2) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a subject 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line that does not print flexible 

packaging shall apply coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless 

the weighted average, by weight, VOM content of all coatings and inks as 

applied each day on the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation 

specified in either subsection (a)(2)(A)(i) (calculated in accordance with 
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the equation in subsection (b)(1)(A)) or (a)(2)(A)(ii) (calculated in 

accordance with the equation in subsection (b)(1)(B)) of this Section. 

Compliance with this subsection (b)(2) shall be demonstrated through the 

applicable coating or ink analysis test methods and procedures specified in 

Section 219.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 219.404(d) of this Subpart.

3) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a subject 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging, or 

that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, 

shall apply coatings or inks on the subject printing line unless the 

weighted average, by weight, VOM content of all coatings and inks as 

applied each day on the subject printing line does not exceed the limitation 

specified in either subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) (calculated in accordance with 

the equation in subsection (b)(3)(A)) or subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) (calculated 

in accordance with the equation in subsection (b)(3)(B)) of this Section. 

Compliance with this subsection (b)(3) shall be demonstrated through the 

applicable coating or ink analysis test methods and procedures specified in 

Section 219.105(a) of this Part and the recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements specified in Section 219.404(d) of this Subpart.

A) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) of this Section.







  n

i

i

n

i

i i

A

W

C W

VOM

1

1

( )

where:

VOM(A) = The weighted average VOM content in units of kg 

VOM per kg (lbs VOM per lb) solids of all 

coatings and inks used each day;

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 
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applied;

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on a printing line;

Ci = The VOM content in units of kg VOM per kg (lbs 

VOM per lb) solids of each coating or ink as 

applied;

Wi = Weight of solids in each coating or ink, as applied, 

in units of kg/l (lb/gal).

B) The following equation shall be used to determine if the weighted 

average VOM content of all coatings and inks as applied each day 

on the subject printing line exceeds the limitation specified in 

subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) of this Section.







  n

i

i

n

i

i i

B

L

C L

VOM

1

1

( )

where:

VOM(B) = The weighted average VOM content in units of kg 

(lbs) VOM per weight in kg (lbs) of all coatings or 

inks as applied each day;

i = Subscript denoting a specific coating or ink as 

applied;

n = The number of different coatings and/or inks as 

applied each day on each printing line;

Ci = The VOM content in units of kg (lbs) VOM per 

weight in kg (lbs) of each coating or ink as 

applied;
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Li = The weight of each coating or ink, as applied, in 

units of kg/l (lb/gal).

c) Capture System and Control Device Requirements

1) Prior to August 1, 2010, noNo owner or operator of a subject flexographic,

packaging rotogravure or publication rotogravure printing line equipped 

with a capture system and control device shall operate the subject printing 

line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements in subsection 

(c)(1)(A)(i), (c)(1)(A)(ii)(2), or (c)(1)(A)(iii), as well as(3) and

subsections (c)(1)(B)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) below. 

A) One of:1) 

i) A carbon adsorption system is used that which reduces the 

captured VOM emissions by at least 90 percent by weight;,

or 

ii2) An incineration system is used that which reduces the 

captured VOM emissions by at least 90 percent by weight;,

or 

iii3) An alternative VOM emission reduction system is used that 

which is demonstrated to have at least a 90 percent control 

device efficiency, approved by the Agency and approved 

by USEPA as a SIP revision;, and 

B4) The printing line is equipped with a capture system and control 

device that provides an overall reduction in VOM emissions of at 

least: 

iA) 75 percent where a publication rotogravure printing line is 

employed;, or 

iiB) 65 percent where a packaging rotogravure printing line is 

employed;, or 

iiiC) 60 percent where a flexographic printing line is employed;,

and 
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2) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that does not print flexible packaging and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the 

subject printing line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements 

in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), (c)(1)(A)(ii), or (c)(1)(A)(iii), as well as

subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(5), and (c)(6) of this Section;

3) On and after August 1, 2010, no owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging and that is 

equipped with a capture system and control device shall operate the 

subject printing line unless the owner or operator meets the requirements 

in subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of this Section and the capture system and 

control device provides an overall reduction in VOM emissions of at least:

A) 65 percent in cases in which a subject printing line was first 

constructed at the subject source prior to March 14, 1995 and 

utilizes a control device that was first constructed at the subject 

source prior to January 1, 2010; or

B) 70 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source prior to March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control device 

that was first constructed at the subject source on or after January 

1, 2010; or

C) 75 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source on or after March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control 

device that was first constructed at the subject source prior to 

January 1, 2010; or

D) 80 percent when a subject printing line was first constructed at the 

subject source on or after March 14, 1995 and utilizes a control 

device that was first constructed at the subject source on or after 

January 1, 2010; 

4) On and after August 1, 2010, the owner or operator of a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible 

packaging on the same line and that is equipped with a control device shall 

be subject to the requirements of either subsection (c)(1)(B) or (c)(3) of 
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this Section, whichever is more stringent, as well as subsections (c)(5) and 

(c)(6) of this Section;

5) The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment 

specified in Section 219.105(d)(2) of this Part and, except as provided in 

Section 219.105(d)(3) of this Part, the monitoring equipment is installed, 

calibrated, operated and maintained according to vendor specifications at 

all times the control device is in use;, and 

6) The capture system and control device are operated at all times when the 

subject printing line is in operation. The owner or operator shall 

demonstrate compliance with this subsection by using the applicable 

capture system and control device test methods and procedures specified 

in Section 219.105(c) of this Part through Section 219.105(f) of this Part 

and by complying with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements 

specified in Section 219.404(e) of this Part. The owner or operator of a 

printing line subject to the requirements in subsection (c)(1)(B) or (c)(2)

of this Section that performed all testing necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with subsection (c)(1)(B) prior to August 1, 2010, is not 

required to retest pursuant to this subsection (c)(6). The owner or operator 

of a printing line subject to the requirements in subsection (c)(3) shall 

perform testing in compliance with this subsection (c)(6), even if the 

owner or operator already performed such testing prior to August 1, 2010, 

unless the following conditions are met. Nothing in this subsection (c)(6), 

however, shall limit the Agency's ability to require that the owner or 

operator perform testing pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201.282:

A) On or after May 1, 2000, the owner or operator of the subject 

printing line performed all testing necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with subsection (c)(1)(B);

B) Such testing also demonstrated an overall control efficiency equal 

to or greater than the applicable control efficiency requirements in 

subsection (c)(3);

C) The owner or operator submitted the results of such tests to the 

Agency, and the tests were not rejected by the Agency;
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D) The same capture system and control device subject to the tests 

referenced in subsection (c)(6)(A) of this Section is still being used 

by the subject printing line; and

E) The owner or operator complies with all recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements in Section 219.404(e)(1)(B).

d) No owner or operator of subject flexographic or rotogravure printing lines that 

print flexible packaging or print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on 

the same line shall cause or allow VOM containing cleaning materials, including

used cleaning towels, associated with the subject flexographic or rotogravure 

printing lines to be kept, stored, or disposed of in any manner other than in closed 

containers, or conveyed from one location to another in any manner other than in 

closed containers or pipes, except when specifically in use.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.402 Applicability 

a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 219.401, theThe limitations of Section 

219.401 of this SubpartPart apply to all flexographic and rotogravure printing 

lines at a subject source. All sources with flexographic and/or rotogravure 

printing lines are subject sources unless: 

1) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all flexographic and 

rotogravure printing lines line(s) (including solvents used for cleanup 

operations associated with flexographic and rotogravure printing 

linesline(s)), at the source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar 

year before the application of capture systems and control devices, or 

2) A federally enforceable permit or SIP revision for all flexographic and 

rotogravure printing lines line(s) at a source requires the owner or operator 

to limit production or capacity of these printing lines line(s) to reduce total 

VOM emissions from all flexographic and rotogravure printing lines 

line(s) to 90.7 Mg (100 tons) or less per calendar year before the 

application of capture systems and control devices. 

b) The limitations of Section 219.401(d) shall apply to all owners or operators of 

flexographic or rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging, or that 
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print flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, at a source 

where the combined emissions of VOM from all flexographic and rotogravure 

printing lines total 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more (including solvents used for 

cleanup operations associated with flexographic and rotogravure printing lines), in 

the absence of air pollution control equipment.

cb) Upon achieving compliance with this Subpart, the flexographic and rotogravure 

printing lines are not required to meet Subpart G (SectionSections 219.301 or 

219.302 of this Part). Flexographic and rotogravure printing lines exempt from 

this Subpart are subject to Subpart G (SectionSections 219.301 or 219.302 of this 

Part). Rotogravure or flexographic equipment used for both roll printing and 

paper coating is subject to this Subpart. 

dc) Once subject to the limitations of Section 219.401 of this Part, a flexographic or 

rotogravure printing line is always subject to the limitations of Section 219.401 of 

this Part. 

ed) Any owner or operator of any flexographic or rotogravure printing line that is 

exempt from any of the limitations of Section 219.401 of this Part because of the 

criteria in this Section is subject to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements 

specified in Section 219.404(b) and (f) of this Part, as applicable. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.403 Compliance Schedule 

Every owner or operator of a flexographic and/or rotogravure printing line shall comply with the 

applicable requirements of Section 219.401 and Section 219.404 of this Part in accordance with 

the applicable compliance schedule or schedules specified in subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d), (e), 

(f) or (g) below: 

a) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that which is 

exempt from the limitations of Section 219.401 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 219.402(a) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or after a date 

consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or operator has 

complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 219.404(b) of this Part. 

b) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 219.401(a)(1) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or 
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after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 219.401(a)(1)

of this Part and Section 219.404(c) of this Part. 

c) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 219.401(b)(1) of this Part shall operate said printing line on or 

after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 219.401(b)(1)

and Section 219.404(d) of this Part. 

d) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 219.401(c)(1)(B) of this Part shall operate said printing line on 

or after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, unless the owner or 

operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, the applicable 

provisions in SectionsSection 219.401(c) and Section 219.404(e) of this Part. 

e) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line complying by 

means of Section 219.401(a)(2), (b)(2), or (b)(3) or complying by means of 

Section 219.401(c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4), shall operate the printing line on or after 

August 1, 2010, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Section 219.401(a)(2), (b)(2) or (b)(3), and Section 219.401(c), as 

applicable, and all applicable provisions in Section 219.404 of this Part.

f) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, shall operate the printing line on or after August 1, 2010, unless 

the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply with, Section 

219.401(d) and Section 219.404(g) of this Part.

g) No owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, and that is exempt from the limitations of Section 219.401(d) 

because of the criteria in Section 219.402(b) of this Part shall operate the printing 

line on or after August 1, 2010, unless the owner or operator has complied with, 

and continues to comply with, Section 219.402(b) and Section 219.404(f) of this 

Part.

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Section 219.404 Recordkeeping and Reporting 

a) The VOM content of each coating and ink and the efficiency of each capture 

system and control device shall be determined by the applicable test methods and 

procedures specified in Section 219.105 of this Part to establish the records 

required under this Section. 

b) Any owner or operator of a printing line which is exempted from any of the 

limitations of Section 219.401 of this Part because of the criteria in Section 

219.402(a) of this Part shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or, for flexographic 

or rotogravure printing lines that print flexible packaging or that print 

flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging on the same line, by 

August 1, 2010, the owner or operator of a flexographic and rotogravure 

printing line to which this subsection (b) is applicable shall certify to the 

Agency that the flexographic and rotogravure printing line is exempt 

under the provisions of Section 219.402(a) of this Part. Such certification 

shall include: 

A) A declaration that the flexographic and rotogravure printing line is 

exempt from the limitations of the criteria in Section 219.401 

because of Section 219.402(a) of this Part;, and 

B) Calculations which demonstrate that total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from all flexographic and rotogravure printing 

lines at the source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar 

year before the application of capture systems and control devices. 

Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM for a flexographic 

or rotogravure printing source is the sum of maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from each flexographic and rotogravure 

printing line at the source. The following equation shall be used to 

calculate total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM per 

calendar year before the application of capture systems and control 

devices for each flexographic and rotogravure printing line at the 

source: 

E A B C D F p    1095  
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where: 

Ep = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from one 

flexographic or rotogravure printing line in units of kg/year 

(lbs/year); 

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of the coating or ink 

with the highest VOM content as applied each year on the 

printing line in units of kg VOM/l (lbs VOM/gal) of coating 

or ink solids; 

B = Total volume of solids for all coatings and inks that can 

potentially be applied each year on the printing line in units 

of 1/year (gal/year). The instrument and/or method by 

which the owner or operator accurately measured or 

calculated the volume of each coating and ink as applied and 

the amount that can potentially be applied each year on the 

printing line shall be described in the certification to the 

Agency; 

C = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the cleanup 

material or solvent with the highest VOM content as used 

each year on the printing line in units of kgKg/l (lbs 

VOM/gal) of such material; 

D = The greatest volume of cleanup material or solvent used in 

any 8-hour period; 

F = The highest fraction of cleanup material or solvent which is 

not recycled or recovered for offsite disposal during any 8-

hour period. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a facility referenced in this subsection shall collect and 

record all of the following information each year for each printing line and 

maintain the information at the source for a period of three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

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B) The VOM content and the volume of each coating and ink as 

applied each year on each printing line. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner 

or operator of a facility exempted from the limitations of Section 219.401 

of this Part because of the criteria in Section 219.402(a) of this Part shall 

notify the Agency of any record showing that total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from all printing lines exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) in 

any calendar year before the application of capture systems and control 

devices by sending a copy of such record to the Agency within 30 days 

after the exceedance occurs. 

c) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 219.401(a) of this Part 

shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance from an existing subject printing 

line from Section 219.401(b) or Section 219.401(c) to Section 219.401(a) 

of this Part, the owner or operator of a subject printing line shall certify to 

the Agency that the printing line will be in compliance with Section 

219.401(a) of this Part on and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 

of this Part, or Section 219.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial 

start-up date. The owner or operator of a printing line subject to the 

requirements in Section 219.401(a)(2)(B) shall certify in accordance with 

this subsection (c)(1) even if the owner or operator of such line submitted 

a certification prior to January 1, 2010. Such certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 
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219.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 219.401(a) of this 

Part shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each coating line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

applied on each printing line. 

B) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.401(a) of this Part 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from Section 

219.401(a) to Section 219.401(b) or (c) of this Part, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (d)(1) or 

(e)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from Section 

219.401(a) to Section 219.401(b) or (c) of this Part, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (d) or (e) 

of this Section, respectively. 

d) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 219.401(b) of this Part 

shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance for an existing subject printing 

line from Section 219.401(a) or (c) to Section 219.401(b) of this Part, the 

owner or operator of the subject printing line shall certify to the Agency 

that the printing line will be in compliance with Section 219.401(b) of this 
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Part on and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or 

Section 219.403(e), as applicable, on and after the initial start-up date. The 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the requirements in Section 

219.401(b)(3) shall certify in accordance with this subsection (d)(1) even 

if the owner or operator of such line submitted a certification prior to 

January 1, 2010. Such certification shall include: 

A) The name and identification number of each printing line which 

will comply by means of Section 219.401(b) of this Part. 

B) The name and identification number of each coating and ink 

available for use on each printing line. 

C) The VOM content of each coating and ink as applied each day on 

each printing line. 

D) The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will 

accurately measure or calculate the volume, or weight of solids, as 

applicable, of each coating and ink as applied each day on each 

printing line. 

E) The method by which the owner or operator will create and 

maintain records each day as required in subsection (d)(2) of this 

Section. 

F) An example of the format in which the records required in 

subsection (d)(2) of this Section will be kept. 

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401 and complying by means of Section 219.401(b) of this Part shall 

collect and record all of the following information each day for each 

printing line and maintain the information at the source for a period of 

three years: 

A) The name and identification number of each coating and ink as 

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B) The VOM content and the volume, or weight of solids, as 

applicable, of each coating and ink as applied each day on each 

printing line. 

C) The daily-weighted average VOM content of all coatings and inks 

as applied on each printing line. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.401(b) of this Part 

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 

within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from Section 

219.401(b) to Section 219.401(a) or 219.401(c) of this Part, the 

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(c)(1) or (e)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the 

method of compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from 

Section 219.401(b) to Section 219.401(a) or (c) of this Part, the 

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(c) or (e) of this Section, respectively. 

e) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 219.401(c) of this Part 

shall comply with the following: 

1) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, or 

upon changing the method of compliance for an existing printing line from 

Section 219.401(a) or (b) to Section 219.401(c) of this Part, the owner or 

operator of the subject printing line shall either:

A) Performperform all tests and submit to the Agency the results of all 

tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject 

printing line will be in compliance with Section 219.401(c) of this 

Part on and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this 
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Part, or Section 219.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial 

start-up date; or. 

B) If not required to perform such testing pursuant to Section 

219.401(c)(6), submit a certification to the Agency that includes:

i) A declaration that the owner or operator is not required to 

perform testing pursuant to Section 219.401(c)(6);

ii) The dates that testing demonstrating compliance with 

Section 219.401(c)(3) was performed; and

iii) The dates that the results of such testing were submitted to 

the Agency.

2) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, or on and after the initial start-up date, the 

owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401 of this Part and complying by means of Section 219.401(c) of this 

Part shall collect and record all of the following information each day for 

each printing line and maintain the information at the facility for a period 

of three years: 

A) Control device monitoring data. 

B) A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, 

monitoring equipment and the associated printing line. 

C) A maintenance log for the capture system, control device and 

monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed including dates and duration of any 

outages. 

3) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or Section 

219.403(e), as applicable, the owner or operator of a subject printing line 

shall notify the Agency in the following instances: 

A) Any record showing violation of Section 219.401(c) of this Part,

shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 
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within 30 days following the occurrence of the violation. 

B) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from Section 

219.401(c) to Section 219.401(a) or (b) of this Part, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c)(1) or 

(d)(1) of this Section, respectively. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with Section 219.401 of this Part from Section 

219.401(c) to Section 219.401(a) or (b) of this Part, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection (c) or (d) 

of this Section, respectively. 

4) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, the owner or operator of a printing line subject to the 

requirements in Section 219.401(c)(3) or (c)(4) shall submit to the Agency 

records documenting the date the printing line was constructed at the 

subject source and the date the control device for such printing line was 

constructed at the subject source.

f) Any owner or operator of a flexographic or rotogravure printing line that prints 

flexible packaging, or that prints flexible packaging and non-flexible packaging 

on the same line, and that is exempt from the limitations of Section 219.401(d) 

because of the criteria in Section 219.402(b) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon modification of a printing line, submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in 

Section 219.401(d) because of the criteria in Section 219.402(b);

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all flexographic and rotogravure printing lines (including inks 

and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with such 

printing lines) at the source never equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control equipment; and

2) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all 

flexographic and rotogravure printing lines (including inks and solvents 
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used for cleanup operations associated with the flexographic and 

rotogravure lines) at the source ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control equipment, within 30 days 

after the event occurs. 

g) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of Section 

219.401(d) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, submit a certification to the Agency describing the 

practices and procedures that the owner or operator will follow to ensure 

compliance with the limitations of Section 219.401(d); and

2) Notify the Agency of any violation of Section 219.401(d) by sending a 

description of the violation and copies of records documenting such 

violations to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of the 

violation.

h) All records required by subsections (f) and (g) of this Section shall be retained for 

at least three years and shall be made available to the Agency upon request.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.405 Lithographic Printing: Applicability 

a) Until March 15, 1996, the limitations of Section 219.406 of this Subpart apply to 

all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for 

cleanup operations associated with the heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line(s)) at a source subject to the requirements of this Subpart. All sources with 

heatset web offset lithographic printing lines are sources subject to the 

requirements of this Subpart unless: 

1) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset web offset 

lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the heatset web offset lithographic printing line(s)) at the 

source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per calendar year in the absence 

of air pollution control equipment; or 

2) A federally enforceable permit or SIP revision for all heatset web offset 
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lithographic printing line(s) at a source requires the owner or operator to 

limit production or capacity of these printing line(s) to reduce total VOM 

emissions from all heatset web offset lithographic printing line(s) to 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year or less in the absence of air pollution 

control equipment. 

b) Any owner or operator of any heatset web offset lithographic printing line that is 

exempt from the limitations in Section 219.406 of this Subpart because of the 

criteria in subsection (a) of this Section shall be subject to the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements in Section 219.406(b)(1) of this Subpart. 

ac) EveryOn and after March 15, 1996, every owner or operator of lithographic 

printing lines line(s) is subject to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 

Section 219.411 of this Subpart. 

bd) Prior to August 1, 2010,On and after March 15, 1996, Sections 219.407 through 

219.410 of this Subpart shall apply to: 

1) All owners or operators of heatset web offset lithographic printing lines

line(s) unless: 

A) Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines (including solvents used for 

cleanup operations associated with heatset web offset lithographic 

printing lines) at the source never exceed 90.7 Mg (100 tons) per 

calendar year before the application of capture systems and control 

devices. To determine a source's total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for the purposes of this subsection (b)(1)(A), 

the owner or operator shall use the calculations set forth in Section 

219.411(a)(1)(C)406(b)(1)(A)(ii) of this Subpart; or 

B) Federally enforceable permit conditions or SIP revision for all 

heatset web offset lithographic printing lines line(s) at the source 

requires the owner or operator to limit production or capacity of 

these printing lines line(s) to total VOM emissions of 90.7 Mg/yr 

(100 TPY) or less, before the application of capture systems and 

control devices; 

2) All owners or operators of heatset web offset, non-heatset web offset, or 
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sheet-fed offset lithographic printing lines line(s), unless the combined 

emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines line(s) at the source 

(including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines line(s) never exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), 

as determined in accordance with Section 219.411(a)(1)(B), before the 

application of capture systems and control devices. 

c) On and after August 1, 2010:

1) The requirements in Section 219.407(a)(1)(B) through (a)(1)(E) and 

219.407(b) and all applicable provisions in Sections 219.409 through 

219.411 of this Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines, if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including solvents used 

for cleanup operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) ever 

exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), calculated in accordance with Section 

219.411(b)(2)(B), before the application of capture systems and control 

devices;

2) The requirements in Section 219.407(a)(1)(A) and (a)(2) through (a)(5) 

and all applicable provisions in Sections 219.409 through 219.411 of this 

Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of lithographic printing lines

if the combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines at 

the source (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day), calculated in accordance with Section 219.411(b)(1)(B), before 

the application of capture systems and control devices;

3) Notwithstanding subsection (c)(2) of this Section, at sources where the 

combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines at the 

source (including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) but do 

not exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), calculated in accordance with 

Section 219.411(b)(1)(B), before the application of capture systems and 

control devices, the following exclusions shall apply unless the owner or 

operator of the source certifies pursuant to Section 219.411(g)(1)(B) that 

the source will not make use of any such exclusions:
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A) The requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), and (a)(3) of 

this Subpart shall not apply to lithographic printing lines with a 

total fountain solution reservoir of less than 3.8 liters (1 gallon);

B) The requirements of Section 219.407(a)(3) of this Subpart shall not 

apply to sheet-fed offset lithographic printing lines with maximum 

sheet size of 11x17 inches or smaller; 

C) The requirements of Section 219.407(a)(4) of this Subpart shall not 

apply to up to a total of 416.3 liters (110 gallons) per year of 

cleaning materials used on all lithographic printing lines at the 

source;

D) The requirements of Section 219.407(a)(4)(A)(i) shall not apply to 

lithographic printing lines at the source. Instead, the requirements 

of Section 219.407(a)(4)(A)(ii) shall apply to such lines.

de) If a lithographic printing line at a source is or becomes subject to one or more of 

the limitations in SectionSections 219.406 or 219.407 of this Subpart, the 

lithographic printing lines line(s) at the source are always subject to the applicable 

provisions of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.406 Provisions Applying to Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Prior to 

March 15, 1996 (Repealed)

a) Emission Standards and Limitations. No owner or operator of a heatset web 

offset printing line at a source that meets or exceeds the applicability levels in 

Section 219.405(a) of this Subpart may cause or allow the operation of such 

heatset web offset printing line(s) unless the owner or operator meets the 

requirements in subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this Section and the requirements in 

subsections (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this Section. The owner or operator shall 

demonstrate compliance with this Section by using the applicable test methods 

and procedures specified in Section 219.105(a), (d), and (f) of this Part and by 

complying with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements specified in 

subsection (b) of this Section. 

1) An afterburner system is installed and operated that reduces 90 percent of 
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the VOM emissions (excluding methane and ethane) from the dryer 

exhaust; or 

2) The fountain solution contains no more than 8 percent, by weight, of 

VOM and a condensation recovery system is installed and operated that 

removes at least 75 percent of the non-isopropyl alcohol organic materials 

from the dryer exhaust; and 

3) The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment 

specified in Section 219.105(d)(2) of this Part and the monitoring 

equipment is installed, calibrated, operated and maintained according to 

manufacturer's specifications at all times when the control device is in use; 

and 

4) The control device is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation. 

b) Recordkeeping and Reporting. The VOM content of each fountain solution and 

ink and the efficiency of each control device shall be determined by the applicable 

test methods and procedures specified in Section 219.105 of this Part to establish 

the records required under this subsection. 

1) Any owner or operator of a lithographic printing line which is exempted 

from the limitations of subsection (a) of this Section because of the criteria 

in 219.405(a) of this Subpart shall comply with the following: 

A) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the owner or 

operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line to which 

subsection (b)(1) of this Section is applicable shall certify to the 

Agency that the heatset web offset lithographic printing line is 

exempt under the provisions of Section 219.405(a) of this Subpart. 

Such certification shall include: 

i) A declaration that the heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line is exempt from the limitations of subsection 

(a) of this Section because of the criteria in Section 

219.405(a) of this Subpart; and 

ii) Calculations which demonstrate that total maximum 
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theoretical emissions of VOM from all heatset web offset 

lithographic printing lines at the source never exceed 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year before the application of 

air pollution control equipment. Total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for a heatset web offset lithographic 

printing source is the sum of maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM from each heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line at the source. The following 

equation shall be used to calculate total maximum 

theoretical emissions of VOM per calendar year in the 

absence of air pollution control equipment for each heatset 

web offset lithographic printing line at the source: 

Ep = (R x A x B) + (C x D) + 1095 (F x G x H)

where:

Ep = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM 

from one heatset web offset printing line in units 

of kg/yr (lb/yr);

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of ink with 

the highest VOM content as applied each year on 

the printing line in units of kg/1 (lb/gal) of solids;

B = Total volume of solids for all inks that can 

potentially be applied each year on the printing 

line in units of 1/yr (gal/yr). The instrument or 

method by which the owner or operator accurately 

measured or calculated the volume of each ink as 

applied and the amount that can potentially be 

applied each year on the printing line shall be 

described in the certification to the Agency;

C = Weight of VOM per volume of fountain solution 

with the highest VOM content as applied each 

year on the printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal);

D = The total volume of fountain solution that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line 

in units of 1/yr (gal/yr). The instrument and/or 

method by which the owner or operator accurately 

measured or calculated the volume of each 
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fountain solution used and the amount that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line 

shall be described in the certification to the 

Agency;

F = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the 

cleanup material or solvent with the highest VOM 

content as used each year on the printing line in 

units of kg/1 (lb/gal) of such material;

G = The greatest volume of cleanup material or solvent 

used in any 8-hour period; and

H = The highest fraction of cleanup material or solvent 

which is not recycled or recovered for offsite 

disposal during any 8-hour period.

R = The multiplier representing the amount of VOM 

not retained in the substrate being used. For paper, 

R = 0.8. For foil, plastic, or other impervious 

substrates, R = 1.0.

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the 

owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

to which subsection (b)(1) of this Section is applicable shall collect 

and record all of the following information each year for each 

printing line and maintain the information at the source for a 

period of three years: 

i) The name and identification of each fountain solution and 

ink as applied on each printing line; and 

ii) The VOM content and the volume of each fountain solution 

and ink as applied each year on each printing line. 

C) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, the 

owner or operator of a source exempted from the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section because of the criteria in Section 

219.405(a) of this Subpart shall notify the Agency of any record 

showing that total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from 

all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines exceed 90.7 Mg 

(100 tons) in any calendar year in the absence of air pollution 

control equipment by sending a copy of such record to the Agency 
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within 30 days after the exceedence occurs. 

2) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section and complying by means of subsection (a)(1) 

of this Section shall comply with the following: 

A) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon 

initial start-up of a new printing line, or upon changing the method 

of compliance for an existing printing line from subsection (a)(2) 

to (a)(1) of this Section, perform all tests and submit to the Agency 

the results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

that the subject printing line will be in compliance with subsection 

(a)(1) of this Section on and after a date consistent with Section 

219.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up date; 

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or 

on and after the initial start-up date, collect and record the 

following information each day for each printing line and maintain 

the information at the source for a period of three years: 

i) Control device monitoring data; 

ii) A log of operating time for the control device, monitoring 

equipment and the associated printing line; and 

iii) A maintenance log for the control device and monitoring 

equipment detailing all routine and non-routine 

maintenance performed including dates and duration of any 

outages; 

C) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, 

notify the Agency in the following instances: 

i) Any violation of subsection (a)(1) of this Section shall be 

reported to the Agency, in writing, within 30 days 

following the occurrence of the violation; 

ii) Any record showing a violation of subsection (a)(1) of this 

Section shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 
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to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation; and 

iii) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(1) to (a)(2) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(3)(A) of this Section. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(1) to (a)(2) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(3) of this Section. 

3) Any owner or operator of a printing line subject to the limitations of 

subsection (a) of this Section and complying by means of subsection (a)(2) 

of this Section shall: 

A) By a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or upon 

initial start-up of a new printing line, or upon changing the method 

of compliance for an existing printing line from subsection (a)(1) 

to (a)(2) of this Section, perform all tests and submit to the Agency 

and the USEPA the results of all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate that the subject printing line will be in compliance 

with subsection (a)(2) of this Section on and after a date consistent 

with Section 219.106 of this Part, or on and after the initial start-up 

date; 

B) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, or 

on and after the initial start-up date, collect and record the 

following information each day for each printing line and maintain 

the information at the source for a period of three years: 

i) The VOM content of the fountain solution used each day 

on each printing line; 

ii) A log of operating time for the control device and the 

associated printing line; and 

iii) A maintenance log for the control device detailing all 
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routine and non-routine maintenance performed including 

dates and duration of any outages; 

C) On and after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, 

notify the Agency in the following instances: 

i) Any violation of subsection (a)(2) shall be reported to the 

Agency, in writing, within 30 days following the 

occurrence of the violation; 

ii) Any record showing a violation of subsection (a)(2) of this 

Section shall be reported by sending a copy of such record 

to the Agency within 30 days following the occurrence of 

the violation; and 

iii) At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(2) to (a)(1) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(2)(A) of this Section. Upon changing the method of 

compliance with subsection (a) of this Section from 

subsection (a)(2) to (a)(1) of this Section, the owner or 

operator shall comply with all requirements of subsection 

(b)(2) of this Section. 

c) Compliance Schedule. Every owner or operator of a heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line shall comply with the applicable requirements of 

subsections (a) and (b) of this Section in accordance with the applicable 

compliance schedule specified in subsections (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this 

Section: 

1) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

which is exempt from the limitations of subsection (a) of this Section 

because of the criteria in Section 219.405(a) of this Subpart shall operate 

said printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this 

Part, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to 

comply with, Sections 219.405(a) and 219.406 (b)(1) of this Subpart. 

2) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 
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complying by means of subsection (a)(1) of this Section shall operate said 

printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, 

unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4) and (b)(2) of this Section. 

3) No owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

complying by means of subsection (a)(2) of this Section shall operate said 

printing line on or after a date consistent with Section 219.106 of this Part, 

unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, subsections (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) and (b)(3) of this Section. 

(Source: Repealed at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.407 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Lithographic 

Printing Lines On and After March 15, 1996 

a) No On and after March 15, 1996, no owner or operator of lithographic printing 

lines line(s) subject to the requirements of this Subpart shall: 

1) Cause or allow the operation of any heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line unless: 

A) The total VOM content in the as-applied fountain solution meets 

one of the following conditions: 

i) 1.6 percent or less, by weightvolume; 

ii) 3 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the temperature of 

the fountain solution is maintained below 15.6°C (60°F), 

measured at the reservoir or the fountain tray; or 

iii) 5 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the as-applied 

fountain solution contains no alcohol; 

B) The air pressure in the dryer is maintained lower than the air 

pressure of the press room, such that air flow through all openings 

in the dryer, other than the exhaust, is into the dryer at all times 

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C) An afterburner is installed and operated so that VOM emissions 

(excluding methane and ethane) from the press dryer 

exhaustsexhaust(s) are reduced as follows:

i) Prior to August 1, 2010, by 90 percent, by weight, or to a 

maximum afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of 20 

ppmv (as carbon); and

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, by at least 90 percent, by 

weight, for afterburners first constructed at the source prior 

to January 1, 2010; by at least 95 percent, by weight, for 

afterburners first constructed at the source on or after 

January 1, 2010; or to a maximum afterburner exhaust 

outlet concentration of 20 ppmv (as carbon);

D) The afterburner complies with all monitoring provisions specified 

in Section 219.410(c) of this Subpartis equipped with the 

applicable monitoring equipment specified in Section 

219.105(d)(2) of this Part and the monitoring equipment is 

installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to 

manufacturer's specifications at all times when the afterburner is in 

use; and 

E) The afterburner is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation, except the afterburner may be shut down between 

November 1 and April 1 as provided in Section 219.107 of this 

Part; 

2) Cause or allow the operation of any non-heatset web offset lithographic 

printing line unless the VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 

5 percent or less, by weightvolume, and the as-applied fountain solution 

contains no alcohol; 

3) Cause or allow the operation of any sheet-fed offset lithographic printing 

line unless: 

A) The VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 5 percent 

or less, by weightvolume; or 
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B) The VOM content of the as-applied fountain solution is 8.5 percent 

or less, by weightvolume, and the temperature of the fountain 

solution is maintained below 15.6°C (60°F), measured at the 

reservoir or the fountain tray; 

4) Cause or allow the use of a cleaning solution on any lithographic printing 

line unless: 

A) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution is less than or 

equal to:

i) 30 percent, by weight; or 

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, for owners or operators of 

sources that meet the applicability criteria in Section 

219.405(c)(3) and do not certify pursuant to Section 

219.411(g)(1)(B) that the source will not make use of any 

of the exclusions in Section 219.405(c)(3), 70 percent, by 

weight; or

B) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of the as-used cleaning 

solution is less than 10 mmHg at 20°C (68°F); 

5) Cause or allow VOM containing cleaning materials, including used 

cleaning towels, associated with any lithographic printing line to be kept, 

stored or disposed of in any manner other than in closed containers, except 

when specifically in use. 

b) An owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to 

the requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) of this Subpart may use a control 

device other than an afterburner, if: 

1) The control device reduces VOM emissions from the press dryer exhausts

exhaust(s) as follows:

A) Prior to August 1, 2010, by at least 90 percent, by weight, or to a 

maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration of 20 ppmv 

(as carbon); and
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B) On and after August 1, 2010:

i) By at least 90 percent, by weight, for control devices first 

constructed at the source prior to January 1, 2010; 

ii) By at least 95 percent, by weight, for control devices first 

constructed at the source on or after January 1, 2010; or

iii) To a maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration 

of 20 ppmv (as carbon);

2) The owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing appropriate 

monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, and 

operating parameters for the control device; and 

3) The use of the control device with testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping 

in accordance with this plan is approved by the Agency and USEPA as 

federally enforceable permit conditions. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.408 Compliance Schedule for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 

1996 (Repealed)

a) Every owner or operator of a lithographic printing line subject to one or more of 

the control requirements of Section 219.407 of this Subpart shall comply with the 

applicable requirements of Sections 219.407 through 219.411 of this Subpart on 

and after March 15, 1996, or upon initial start-up, whichever is later. 

b) No owner or operator of a lithographic printing line which is exempt from the 

limitations of Section 219.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 

219.405(d) of this Subpart, shall operate said printing line on or after March 15, 

1996, unless the owner or operator has complied with, and continues to comply 

with, Sections 219.405(d) and 219.411(a) of this Subpart. 

(Source: Repealed at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.409 Testing for Lithographic Printing On and After March 15, 1996
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a) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 219.407 of 

this Subpart shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a 

request by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Subpart. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator and the owner or 

operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of conducting such 

testing to allow the Agency to be present during such testing. 

b) The methods and procedures of Section 219.105(d) and (f) shall be used for 

testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 

219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as follows: 

1) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendixAppendix A, incorporated by reference at Section 219.112 of this 

Part. The sampling sites for determining efficiency in reducing VOM 

from the dryer exhaust shall be located between the dryer exhaust and the 

control device inlet, and between the outlet of the control device and the 

exhaust to the atmosphere; 

2) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, Method 2, 

2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, appendixAppendix A, 

incorporated by reference at Section 219.112 of this Part; 

3) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream entering and 

exiting the control device, Method 25 or 25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendixAppendix A, incorporated by reference at Section 219.112 of this 

Part. For thermal and catalytic afterburners, Method 25 must be used 

except under the following circumstances, in which case Method 25A 

must be used: 

A) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the control 

device is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon; 

B) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the control device and the 

required level of control result in exhaust concentrations of VOM 

of 50 ppmv, or less, as carbon; and 

C) Due to the high efficiency of the control device, the anticipated 

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less, as carbon, regardless of inlet concentration. If the source 

elects to use Method 25A under this option, the exhaust VOM 

concentration must be 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required 

destruction efficiency must be met for the source to have 

demonstrated compliance. If the Method 25A test results show 

that the required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, 

but the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a retest 

is required. The retest shall be conducted using either Method 25 

or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted using Method 25A and 

the test results again show that the required destruction efficiency 

apparently has been met, but the exhaust concentration is above 50 

ppmv, as carbon, the source must retest using Method 25; 

4) Notwithstanding the criteria or requirements in Method 25 that which 

specifies a minimum probe temperature of 129oC (265oF), the probe must 

be heated to at least the gas stream temperature of the dryer exhaust, 

typically close to 176.7oC (350oF); 

5) During testing, the printing lines line(s) shall be operated at representative 

operating conditions and flow rates; and 

6) During testing, an air flow direction indicating device, such as a smoke 

stick, shall be used to demonstrate 100 percent emissions capture 

efficiency for the dryer in accordance with Section 219.407(a)(1)(B) of 

this Subpart. 

c) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in Section 

219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4)(A) of this Subpart, and to determine the 

VOM content of fountain solutions, fountain solution additives, cleaning solvents, 

cleaning solutions, and inks (pursuant to the requirements of Section 

219.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or (b)(2)(B) of this Subpart, as applicable), shall be 

conducted upon request of the Agency or as otherwise specified in this Subpart, as 

follows: 

1) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section 

219.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 24, 

incorporated by reference at Section 219.112 of this Part, shall be used to 

demonstrate compliance; or 
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2) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for fountain solution 

additives, cleaning solvents, and inks may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM content conducted 

in accordance with methods specified in Section 219.105(a) of this Part; 

provided, however, Method 24 shall be used to determine compliance. 

d) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 219.407(b) 

of this Subpart shall be conducted as set forth in the owner or operator's plan 

approved by the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions 

pursuant to Section 219.407(b) of this Subpart. 

e) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning solutions shall be 

conducted in accordance with the applicable methods and procedures specified in 

Section 219.110 of this Part. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.410 Monitoring Requirements for Lithographic Printing 

a) Fountain Solution Temperature. 

1) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing linesline(s) relying on 

the temperature of the fountain solution to demonstrate compliance shall 

install, maintain, and continuously operate a temperature monitor of the 

fountain solution in the reservoir or fountain tray, as applicable. 

2) The temperature monitor must be capable of reading with an accuracy of 

1°C or 2°F, and must be attached to an automatic, continuous recording 

device such as a strip chart, recorder, or computer, with at least the same 

accuracy, that is installed, calibrated and maintained in accordance with 

the manufacturer's specifications. If the automatic, continuous recording 

device malfunctions, the owner or operator shall record the temperature of 

the fountain solution at least once every two operating hours. The 

automatic, continuous recording device shall be repaired or replaced as 

soon as practicable. 

b) Fountain Solution VOM Content. The owner or operator of any lithographic 

printing linesline(s) subject to Section 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this 
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Subpart shall: 

1) For a fountain solution to which VOM is not added automatically: 

A) Maintain records of the VOM content of the fountain solution in 

accordance with Section 219.411(ec)(2)(C); or 

B) Take a sample of the as-applied fountain solution from the fountain 

tray or reservoir, as applicable, each time a fresh batch of fountain 

solution is prepared or each time VOM is added to an existing 

batch of fountain solution in the fountain tray or reservoir, and 

shall determine compliance with the VOM content limitation of the 

as-applied fountain solution by using one of the following options: 

i) With a refractometer or hydrometer with a visual, analog, 

or digital readout and with an accuracy of 0.5 percent. The 

refractometer or hydrometer must be calibrated with a 

standard solution for the type of VOM used in the fountain 

solution, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, 

against measurements performed to determine compliance. 

The refractometer or hydrometer must be corrected for 

temperature at least once per 8-hour shift or once per batch 

of fountain solution prepared or modified, whichever is 

longer; or 

ii) With a conductivity meter if it is demonstrated that a 

refractometer and hydrometer cannot distinguish between 

compliant and noncompliant fountain solution for the type 

and amount of VOM in the fountain solution. A source 

may use a conductivity meter if it demonstrates that both 

hydrometers and refractometers fail to provide significantly 

different measurements for standard solutions containing 

95 percent, 100 percent and 105 percent of the applicable 

VOM content limit. The conductivity meter reading for the 

fountain solution must be referenced to the conductivity of 

the incoming water. A standard solution shall be used to 

calibrate the conductivity meter for the type of VOM used 

in the fountain solution, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications; 
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2) For fountain solutions to which VOM is added at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, determine the VOM content of the as-applied 

fountain solution based on the setting of the automatic feed equipment 

which makes additions of VOM up to a pre-set level. Records must be 

retained of the VOM content of the fountain solution in accordance with 

Section 219.411(ec)(2)(D) of this Subpart. The equipment used to make 

automatic additions must be installed, calibrated, operated and maintained 

in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

c) Afterburners forFor Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Lines Line(s). 

If an afterburner is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a 

heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) 

of this Subpart shall: 

1) Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate temperature monitoring 

devicesdevice(s) with an accuracy of 3°C or 5F° on the afterburner in 

accordance with Section 219.105(d)(2) of this Part and in accordance with 

the manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring shall be performed at all 

times when the afterburner is operating; and 

2) Install, calibrate, operate and maintain, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications, a continuous recorder on the temperature monitoring 

devicesdevice(s), such as a strip chart, recorder or computer, with at least 

the same accuracy as the temperature monitor. 

d) Other Control Devices for Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing Lines

Line(s). If a control device other than an afterburner is used to demonstrate 

compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line subject to this Subpart shall install, maintain, calibrate and operate such 

monitoring equipment as set forth in the owner or operator's plan approved by the 

Agency and USEPA pursuant to Section 219.407(b) of this Subpart. 

e) Cleaning Solution 

1) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing line relying on the 

VOM content of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 

219.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart must: 
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A) For cleaning solutions that are prepared at the source with 

equipment that automatically mixes cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM): 

i) Install, operate, maintain, and calibrate the automatic feed 

equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 

to regulate the volume of each of the cleaning solvent and 

water (or other non-VOM), as mixed; and 

ii) Pre-set the automatic feed equipment so that the 

consumption rates of the cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM), as applied, comply with Section 

219.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart; 

B) For cleaning solutions that are not prepared at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, keep records of the usage of cleaning 

solvent and water (or other non-VOM) as set forth in Section 

219.411(fd)(2) of this Subpart. 

2) The owner or operator of any lithographic printing line relying on the 

vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 

219.407(a)(4)(B) of this Subpart must keep records for such cleaning 

solutions used on any such linesline(s) as set forth in Section 

219.411(fd)(2)(C) of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.411 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Lithographic Printing 

a) Exempt Units prior to August 1, 2010. An owner or operator of lithographic 

printing linesline(s) exempt from the limitations of Section 219.407 of this 

Subpart prior to August 1, 2010, because of the criteria in Section 219.405(bd) of 

this Subpart, shall comply with the following: 

1) UponBy March 15, 1996, upon initial start-up of a new lithographic 

printing line, and upon modification of a lithographic printing line, submit 

a certification to the Agency that includes: 

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 
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requirements in Section 219.407 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 219.405(bd) of this Subpart; 

B) Calculations thatwhich demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source never exceed 45.5 

kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, as follows: 

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) and divide this amount by the 

number of days during that calendar month that 

lithographic printing lines at the source were in operation; 

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the tests methods 

and procedures set forth in Section 219.409(c) of this 

Subpart shall be used; 

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing linesline(s) at the source, an ink 

emission adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all non-heatset inks except 

when using an impervious substrate, and a factor of 0.80 

shall be used in calculating emissions from all heatset inks 

to account for VOM retention in the substrate except when 

using an impervious substrate. For impervious substrates 

such as metal or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is 

used. The VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be 

multiplied by this factor to determine the amount of VOM 

emissions from the use of ink on the printing linesline(s); 

and 

iv) To determine VOM emissions from fountain solutions and 

cleaning solvents used on lithographic printing linesline(s)
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at the source, no retention factor is used; 

C) Either a declaration that the source, through federally enforceable 

permit conditions, has limited its maximum theoretical emissions 

of VOM from all heatset web offset lithographic printing lines 

(including solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

heatset web offset printing lines) at the source to no more than 90.7 

Mg (100 tons) per calendar year before the application of capture 

systems and control devices or calculations which demonstrate that 

the source's total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM do not 

exceed 90.7 Mg/yr (100 tons/yrTPY). Total maximum theoretical 

emissions of VOM for a heatset web offset lithographic printing 

source is the sum of maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from 

each heatset web offset lithographic printing line at the source. 

The following equation shall be used to calculate total maximum 

theoretical emissions of VOM per calendar year in the absence of 

air pollution control equipment for each heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line at the source:To determine the source's 

total maximum theoretical emissions for the purposes of this 

subsection, the owner or operator shall use the calculations set 

forth in Section 219.406(b)(1)(A)(ii) of this Subpart; and 

E R A B C D 1095 (F G H) p        

where:

Ed = Total maximum theoretical emissions of VOM from 

one heatset web offset printing line in units of kg/yr 

(lb/yr);

A = Weight of VOM per volume of solids of ink with the 

highest VOM content as applied each year on the 

printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal) of solids;

B = Total volume of solids for all inks that can potentially 

be applied each year on the printing line in units of 1/yr 

(gal/yr). The method by which the owner or operator 

accurately calculated the volume of each ink as applied 

and the amount that can potentially be applied each 
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year on the printing line shall be described in the 

certification to the Agency;

C = Weight of VOM per volume of fountain solution with 

the highest VOM content as applied each year on the 

printing line in units of kg/l (lb/gal);

D = The total volume of fountain solution that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line in 

units of 1/yr (gal/yr). The method by which the owner 

or operator accurately calculated the volume of each 

fountain solution used and the amount that can 

potentially be used each year on the printing line shall 

be described in the certification to the Agency;

F = Weight of VOM per volume of material for the cleanup 

material or solvent with the highest VOM content as 

used each year on the printing line in units of kg/l 

(lb/gal) of such material;

G = The greatest volume of cleanup material or solvent 

used in any 8-hour period;

H = The highest fraction of cleanup material or solvent that

is not recycled or recovered for offsite disposal during 

any 8-hour period;

R = The multiplier representing the amount of VOM not 

retained in the substrate being used. For paper, R = 

0.8. For metal, plastic, or other impervious substrates, 

R = 1.0;

D) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and cleaning 

solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have been properly 

conducted in accordance with Section 219.409(c)(1) of this 

Subpart; 
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2) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all 

lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain solutions, and solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) 

at the source ever exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. 

Such notification shall include a copy of all records of such event.

b) Exempt Units on and after August 1, 2010

1) Lithographic Printing Lines Exempt pursuant to Section 219.405(c)(2). By 

August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new lithographic printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon modification of a lithographic printing line, 

an owner or operator of lithographic printing lines exempt from the 

limitations in Section 219.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in 

Section 219.405(c)(2) of this Subpart shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes the information specified in either subsections 

(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), and (b)(1)(D) of this Section, or subsections (b)(1)(A) 

and (b)(1)(C) of this Section, as applicable. An owner or operator 

complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) shall also comply with the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1)(E) of this Section. An owner or operator 

complying with subsection (b)(1)(C) shall also comply with the 

requirements in subsection (b)(1)(F) of this Section:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in 

Section 219.407 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 

219.405(c)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source do not equal or exceed 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and 

control devices, as follows:

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) and divide this amount by the 
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number of days during that calendar month that 

lithographic printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the test methods 

and procedures set forth in Section 219.409(c) of this 

Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing lines at the source, an ink emission 

adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from all non-heatset inks except when using an 

impervious substrate, and a factor of 0.80 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all heatset inks to account for 

VOM retention in the substrate except when using an 

impervious substrate. For impervious substrates such as 

metal or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. The 

VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be multiplied by this 

factor to determine the amount of VOM emissions from the 

use of ink on the printing lines; and

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used 

on lithographic printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from used shop towels if the VOM composite 

vapor pressure of each associated cleaning solution is less 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the shop 

towels are kept in closed containers. For cleaning solutions 

with VOM composite vapor pressures of equal to or greater 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and for shop 

towels that are not kept in closed containers, no emission 

adjustment factor is used;

C) As an alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B), a 

statement that the source uses less than the amount of material 

specified in subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) or (ii), as applicable, during 

each calendar month. A source may determine that it emits below 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) of VOM based upon compliance with such 

material use limitations. If the source exceeds this amount of 
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material use in a given calendar month, the owner or operator 

must, within 15 days after the end of that month, complete the 

emissions calculations of subsection (b)(1)(B) to determine daily 

emissions for applicability purposes. If the source ever exceeds this 

amount of material use for six consecutive calendar months, it is 

no longer eligible to use this subsection (b)(1)(C) as an alternative 

to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B). If a source has both 

heatset web offset and either nonheatset web offset or sheetfed 

lithographic printing operations, or has all three types of printing 

operations, the owner or operator may not make use of this 

alternative and must use the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B). 

i) The sum of all sheetfed and nonheatset web offset 

lithographic printing operations at the source: 242.3liters 

(64 gallons) of cleaning solvent and fountain solution 

additives, combined; or

ii) The sum of all heatset web offset lithographic printing 

operations at the source: 204.1 kg (450 lbs) of ink, cleaning 

solvent, and fountain solution additives, combined;

D) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and cleaning 

solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have been properly 

conducted in accordance with Section 219.409(c)(1) of this 

Subpart;

E) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, 

notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source ever equal or exceed 

6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and 

control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. If such 

emissions of VOM at the source equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day) but do not exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), the source 

shall comply with the requirements in subsection (b)(2) of this 

Section;
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F) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(C) of this Section, 

comply with the following:

i) Maintain material use records showing that the source uses 

less than the amount of material specified in subsections 

(b)(1)(C)(i) and (b)(1)(C)(ii) during each calendar month, 

or, if the source exceeds the material use limitations, 

records showing that the source exceeded the limitations 

but did not emit 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) or more of VOM;

ii) Notify the Agency in writing if the source exceeds the 

material use limitations for six consecutive calendar 

months, or if the source changes its method of compliance 

from subsection (b)(1)(C) to subsection (b)(1)(B) of this 

Section, within 30 days after the event occurs;

2) Heatset web offset lithographic printing lines exempt pursuant to Section 

219.405(c)(1) but not exempt pursuant to Section 219.405(c)(2). By 

August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new heatset web offset 

lithographic printing line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a 

heatset web offset lithographic printing line, an owner or operator of 

heatset web offset lithographic printing lines that are exempt from the 

limitations in Section 219.407 of this Subpart pursuant to the criteria in 

Section 219.405(c)(1) of this Subpart, but that are not exempt pursuant to 

the criteria in Section 219.405(c)(2) of this Subpart, shall submit a 

certification to the Agency that includes the information specified in 

subsections (b)(2)(A) through (b)(2)(C) of this Section. Such owner or 

operator shall also comply with the requirements in subsection (b)(2)(D) 

of this Section:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 

requirements in Section 219.407 of this Subpart because of the 

criteria in Section 219.405(c)(1) of this Subpart, but is not exempt 

pursuant to the criteria in Section 219.405(c)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source never exceed 45.5 
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kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, as follows (the following methodology shall also be used 

to calculate whether a source exceeds 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day) for 

purposes of determining eligibility for the exclusions set forth in 

Section 219.405(c)(3), in accordance with Section 

219.411(g)(2)(A)(i)):

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

lithographic printing lines) and divide this amount by the 

number of days during that calendar month that 

lithographic printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks, fountain 

solution additives and cleaning solvents, the test methods 

and procedures set forth in Section 219.409(c) of this 

Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on 

lithographic printing lines at the source, an ink emission 

adjustment factor of 0.05 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from all non-heatset inks except when using an 

impervious substrate, and a factor of 0.80 shall be used in 

calculating emissions from all heatset inks to account for 

VOM retention in the substrate except when using an 

impervious substrate. For impervious substrates such as 

metal or plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. The 

VOM content of the ink, as used, shall be multiplied by this 

factor to determine the amount of VOM emissions from the 

use of ink on the printing lines;

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solvents used 

on lithographic printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from cleaning solution in shop towels if the 

VOM composite vapor pressure of such cleaning solution is 

less than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the shop 
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towels are kept in closed containers. For cleaning solutions 

with VOM composite vapor pressures of equal to or greater 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and for shop 

towels that are not kept in closed containers, no emission 

adjustment factor is used;

C) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks, fountain solution additives, and cleaning 

solvents, and a declaration that all such tests have been properly 

conducted in accordance with Section 219.409(c)(1) of this 

Subpart;

D) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source ever exceed 45.5 

kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, within 30 days after the event occurs.

c2) Unless complying with subsections (b)(1)(C) and (b)(1)(F) of this Section, an

owner or operator of lithographic printing lines subject to the requirements of 

subsection (a) or (b) of this Section shallOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and 

record either the information specified in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2)(a)(2)(A) or 

(a)(2)(B) of this Section for all lithographic printing lines at the source: 

1A) Standard recordkeeping, including the following: 

Ai) The name and identification of each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any lithographic 

printing line, recorded each month; 

Bii) A daily record which shows whether a lithographic printing line at 

the source was in operation on that day; 

Ciii) The VOM content and the volume of each fountain solution 

additive, lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any 

lithographic printing line, recorded each month; 

Div) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 
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the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

fountain solution additive, cleaning solvent, and lithographic ink 

(with the applicable ink VOM emission adjustment) used at the 

source, calculated each month; and 

Ev) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection Section 219.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or 

(b)(2)(B) of this Section, as applicableSubpart; 

2B) Purchase and inventory recordkeeping, including the following: 

Ai) The name, identification, and VOM content of each fountain 

solution additive, lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on 

any lithographic printing line, recorded each month; 

Bii) Inventory records from the beginning and end of each month 

indicating the total volume of each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent to be used on any 

lithographic printing line at the source; 

Ciii) Monthly purchase records for each fountain solution additive, 

lithographic ink, and cleaning solvent used on any lithographic 

printing line at the source; 

Div) A daily record which shows whether a lithographic printing line at 

the source was in operation on that day; 

Ev) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

fountain solution additive, cleaning solvent, and lithographic ink 

(with the applicable ink VOM emission adjustment) used at the 

source, calculated each month based on the monthly inventory and 

purchase records required to be maintained pursuant to subsections 

(c)(2)(A), (c)(2)(B), and (c)(2)(C)(a)(2)(B)(i), (a)(2)(B)(ii) and 

(a)(2)(B)(iii) of this Section; and

Fvi) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection Section 219.411(a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(B), or 

(b)(2)(B) of this Section, as applicable.Subpart; 
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3) On and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing if the 

combined emissions of VOM from all lithographic printing lines 

(including inks, fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup 

operations associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

ever exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems 

and control devices, within 30 days after the event occurs. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such event. 

db) An owner or operator of a heatset web offset lithographic printing lineline(s)

subject to the control requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this 

Subpart shall comply with the following: 

1) By August 1, 2010March 15, 1996, upon initial start-up of a new printing 

line, and upon initial start-up of a new control device for a heatset web 

offset printing line, submit a certification to the Agency that includes the 

following: 

A) An identification of each heatset web offset lithographic printing 

line at the source; 

B) A declaration that each heatset web offset lithographic printing line 

is in compliance with the requirements of Section 219.407 

(a)(1)(B), (a)(1)(C), (a)(1)(D) and (a)(1)(E) or (b) of this Subpart, 

as appropriate; 

C) The type of afterburner or other approved control device used to 

comply with the requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart and the date that such device was first 

constructed at the source; 

D) The control requirements in Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart with which the lithographic printing line is complying; 

E) The results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the control requirements of Section 

219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as applicable; and 

F) A declaration that the monitoring equipment required under 
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Section 219.407(a)(1)(D) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable, has 

been properly installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's 

specifications; 

2) If testing of the afterburner or other approved control device is conducted 

pursuant to Section 219.409(b) of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall, within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the Agency 

that includes the following: 

A) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate whether the lithographic printing lines areline(s) is in 

compliance with Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this 

Subpart, as applicable, have been properly performed; 

B) A statement whether the lithographic printing lines areline(s) is or 

areis not in compliance with Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart, as applicable; and 

C) The operating parameters of the afterburner or other approved 

control device during testing, as monitored in accordance with 

Section 219.410(c) or (d) of this Subpart, as applicable; 

3) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3)(D)(ii) of this SectionOn and after 

March 15, 1996, collect and record daily the following information for 

each heatset web offset lithographic printing line subject to the 

requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart: 

A) Afterburner or other approved control device monitoring data in 

accordance with Section 219.410(c) or (d) of this Subpart, as 

applicable; 

B) A log of operating time for the afterburner or other approved 

control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated printing 

line; 

C) A maintenance log for the afterburner or other approved control 

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any outages; and 

D) A log detailing checks on the air flow direction or air pressure of 

the dryer and press room to ensureinsure compliance with the 

requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(B) of this Subpart as 

follows:

i) Prior to August 1, 2010, at least once per 24-hour period 

while the line is operating; and

ii) On and after August 1, 2010, at least once per calendar 

month while the line is operating;

4) NotifyOn and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing of any 

violation of Section 219.407(a)(1)(C) or (b)(1) of this Subpart within 30 

days after the occurrence of such violation. Such notification shall include 

a copy of all records of such violation; 

5) If changing its method of compliance between subsections (a)(1)(C) and 

(b) of Section 219.407 of this Subpart, certify compliance for the new 

method of compliance in accordance with subsection (d)(b)(1) of this 

Section at least 30 days before making such change, and perform all tests 

and calculations necessary to demonstrate that such printing linesline(s)

will be in compliance with the requirements of Section 219.407(a)(1)(B), 

(a)(1)(C), (a)(1)(D) and (a)(1)(E) of this Subpart, or Section 219.407(b) of 

this Subpart, as applicable. 

ec) An owner or operator of a lithographic printing line subject to Section 

219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of this Subpart, shall: 

1) By August 1, 2010,March 15, 1996, and upon initial start-up of a new 

lithographic printing line, certify to the Agency that fountain solutions 

used on each lithographic printing line will be in compliance with the 

applicable VOM content limitation. Such certification shall include: 

A) Identification of each lithographic printing line at the source, by 

type, e.g., heatset web offset, non-heatset web offset, or sheet-fed 

offset; 
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B) Identification of each centralized fountain solution reservoir and 

each lithographic printing line that it serves; 

C) A statement that the fountain solution will comply with the VOM 

content limitations in Section 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3), as 

applicable;The VOM content limitation with which each fountain 

solution will comply; 

D) Initial documentation that each type of fountain solution will 

comply with the applicable VOM content limitationslimitation, 

including copies of manufacturer's specifications, test results, if 

any, formulation data and calculations; 

E) Identification of the methodsmethod that will be used to 

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable limitation, 

e.g., a refractometer, hydrometer, conductivity meter, or 

recordkeeping procedures with detailed description of the 

compliance methodology; and 

F) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection

Section 219.411(ec)(2) of this SectionSubpart. 

2) CollectOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and record the following 

information for each fountain solution: 

A) The name and identification of each batch of fountain solution 

prepared for use on one or more lithographic printing lines, the 

lithographic printing linesline(s) or centralized reservoir using such 

batch of fountain solution, and the applicable VOM content 

limitation for the batch; 

B) If an owner or operator uses a hydrometer, refractometer, or 

conductivity meter, pursuant to Section 219.410(b)(1)(B), to 

demonstrate compliance with the applicable VOM content limit in 

Section 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of this Subpart: 

i) The date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 
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ii) The results of each measurement taken in accordance with 

Section 219.410(b) of this Subpart; 

iii) Documentation of the periodic calibration of the meter in 

accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, 

including date and time of calibration, personnel 

conducting, identity of standard solution, and resultant 

reading; and 

iv) Documentation of the periodic temperature adjustment of 

the meter, including date and time of adjustment, personnel 

conducting and results; 

C) If the VOM content of the fountain solution is determined pursuant 

to Section 219.410(b)(1)(A) of this Subpart, for each batch of asapplied fountain solution: 

i) Date and time of preparation and each subsequent 

modification of the batch; 

ii) Volume or weight, as applicable, and VOM content of each 

component used in, or subsequently added to, the fountain 

solution batch; 

iii) Calculated VOM content of the as-applied fountain 

solution; and 

iv) Any other information necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the applicable VOM content limits in 

Section 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this Subpart, 

as specified in the source's operating permit; 

D) If the VOM content of the fountain solution is determined pursuant 

to Section 219.410(b)(2) of this Subpart, for each setting: 

i) VOM content limit corresponding to each setting; 

ii) Date and time of initial setting and each subsequent setting; 
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iii) Documentation of the periodic calibration of the automatic 

feed equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's 

specifications; and 

iv) Any other information necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the applicable VOM content limits in 

SectionSections 219.407(a)(1)(A), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this 

Subpart, as specified in the source's operating permit. 

E) If the owner or operator relies on the temperature of the fountain 

solution to comply with the requirements in Section 

219.407(a)(1)(A)(ii) or (a)(3)(B) of this Subpart: 

i) The temperature of the fountain solution at each printing 

line, as monitored in accordance with Section 219.410(a); 

and 

ii) A maintenance log for the temperature monitoring devices 

and automatic, continuous temperature recorders detailing 

all routine and non-routine maintenance performed, 

including dates and duration of any outages.; 

3) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 219.407 of this 

Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such violation. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such violation.; and 

4) If changing its method of demonstrating compliance with the applicable 

VOM content limitations in Section 219.407 of this Subpart, or changing 

the method of demonstrating compliance with the VOM content 

limitations for fountain solutions pursuant to Section 219.409 of this 

Subpart, certify compliance for such new method(s) in accordance with 

subsection (c)(1) of this Section within 30 days after making such change, 

and perform all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that such 

printing line(s) will be in compliance with the applicable requirements of

Section 219.407 of this Subpart. 

fd) For lithographic printing line cleaning operations, an owner or operator of a 

lithographic printing line subject to the requirements of Section 219.407 of this 

Subpart shall: 
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1) By August 1, 2010,March 15, 1996, and upon initial start-up of a new 

lithographic printing line, certify to the Agency that all cleaning solutions, 

other than those excluded pursuant to Section 219.405(c)(3)(C), and the 

handling of all cleaning materials, will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 219.407(a)(4)(A) or (a)(4)(B) and (a)(5) of this 

Subpart, and such certification shall also include: 

A) Identification of each VOM-containing cleaning solution used on 

each lithographic printing line; 

AB) A statement that the cleaning solution will comply with the 

limitations in Section 219.407(a)(4);The limitation with which 

each VOM-containing cleaning solution will comply, i.e., the 

VOM content or vapor pressure; 

C) Initial documentation that each VOM-containing cleaning solution

will comply with the applicable limitation, including copies of 

manufacturer's specifications, test results, if any, formulation data 

and calculations; 

BD) Identification of the methodsmethod that will be used to 

demonstrate continuing compliance with the applicable limitations; 

CE) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection

Section 219.411(fd)(2) of this SectionSubpart; and 

DF) A description of the practices that ensureassure that VOMcontaining cleaning materials are kept in closed containers; 

2) CollectOn and after March 15, 1996, collect and record the following 

information for each cleaning solution used on each lithographic printing 

line: 

A) For each cleaning solution for which the owner or operator relies 

on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance with Section 

219.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart and thatwhich is prepared at the 

source with automatic equipment: 
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i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.409(c) of this Subpart; 

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 

constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM); 

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution; 

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations; and 

vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks; 

B) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance 

with Section 219.407(a)(4)(A) of this Subpart, and thatwhich is not 

prepared at the source with automatic equipment: 

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.409(c) of this Subpart; 

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and 
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v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM content may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM 

content conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Section 219.105(a) of this Part; 

C) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 219.407(a)(4)(B) of this 

Subpart: 

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution; 

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch; 

iii) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in 

accordance with Section 219.409(e) of this Subpart. For

cleaning solutions that are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer's specifications for VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Sections 219.105(a) 

and 219.110 of this Part; 

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare 

the as-used cleaning solution; and 

v) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.409(e) of this Subpart. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM composite partial vapor pressure may be used if such 

manufacturer's specifications are based on results of tests 

conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Sections 219.105(a) and 219.110 of this Part; 
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D) The date, time and duration of scheduled inspections performed to 

confirm the proper use of closed containers to control VOM 

emissions, and any instances of improper use of closed containers, 

with descriptions of actual practice and corrective action taken, if 

any; 

3) NotifyOn and after March 15, 1996, notify the Agency in writing of any 

violation of Section 219.407 of this Subpart within 30 days after the 

occurrence of such violation. Such notification shall include a copy of all 

records of such violation.; and 

4) If changing its method of demonstrating compliance with the requirements 

of Section 219.407(a)(4) of this Subpart, or changing between automatic 

and manual methods of preparing cleaning solutions, certify compliance 

for such new method in accordance with subsection (d)(1) of this Section, 

within 30 days after making such change, and perform all tests and 

calculations necessary to demonstrate that such printing line(s) will be in 

compliance with the applicable requirements of Section 219.407(a)(4) of 

this Subpart. 

g) The owner or operator of lithographic printing lines subject to one or more of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 219.405(c)(3) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new lithographic printing 

line that is subject to one or more of the exclusions set forth in Section 

219.405(c)(3), whichever is later, submit a certification to the Agency that 

includes either:

A) A declaration that the source is subject to one or more of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 219.405(c)(3) and a statement 

indicating which such exclusions apply to the source; or

B) A declaration that the source will not make use of any of the 

exclusions set forth in Section 219.405(c)(3);

2) Unless the source has certified in accordance with subsection 

(g)(1)(B) of this Section that it will not make use of any of the exclusions 

set forth in Section 219.405(c)(3):
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A) Collect and record the following information for all lithographic 

printing lines at the source:

i) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of 

VOM from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, 

fountain solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the lithographic printing lines) at the source 

never exceed 45.5 kg/day (100 lbs/day) before the use of 

capture systems and control devices, determined in 

accordance with the calculations in subsection (b)(2)(B) of 

this Section;

ii) The amount of cleaning materials used on lithographic 

printing lines at the source that does not comply with the 

cleaning material limitations in Section 219.407(a)(4) of 

this Subpart;

B) Notify the Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM 

from all lithographic printing lines (including inks, fountain 

solutions, and solvents used for cleanup operations associated with 

the lithographic printing lines) at the source ever exceed 45.5 

kg/day (100 lbs/day), before the use of capture systems and control 

devices, within 30 days after the event occurs;

3) If changing from utilization of the exclusions set forth in Section 

219.405(c)(3) to opting out of such exclusions pursuant to subsection 

(g)(1)(B) of this Section, or if there is a change at the source such that the 

exclusions no longer apply, certify compliance in accordance with 

subsection (g)(1)(B) of this Section within 30 days after making such 

change, and perform all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

that such printing lines will be in compliance with the applicable 

requirements of Section 219.407 of this Subpart;

4) If changing from opting out of the exclusions set forth in Section 

219.405(c)(3) pursuant to subsection (g)(1)(B) of this Section to utilization 

of such exclusions, certify compliance in accordance with subsection 

(g)(1)(A) of this Section within 30 days after making such change.
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he) The owner or operator shall maintain all records required by this Section at the 

source for a minimum period of three years and shall make all records available to 

the Agency upon request. 

i) Provisions for Calculation of Emissions from Heatset Web Offset Lithographic 

Printing Operations. To calculate VOM emissions from heatset web offset 

lithographic printing operations for purposes other than the applicability 

thresholds specified in Section 219.405 of this Subpart, sources may use the 

following emission adjustment factors (for Annual Emissions Reports or permit 

limits, for example):

1) A factor of 0.80 may be used in calculating emissions from all heatset inks 

to account for VOM retention in the substrate except when using an 

impervious substrate. For impervious substrates such as metal or plastic, 

no emission adjustment factor is used. The VOM content of the ink, as 

used, shall be multiplied by this factor to determine the amount of VOM 

emissions from the use of ink on the printing lines; 

2) To determine VOM emissions from fountain solutions that contain no 

alcohol, an emission adjustment factor may be used to account for 

carryover into the dryer, except when using an impervious substrate. 

A) The VOM emitted from the fountain solution shall be calculated 

using the following equation:

VOM fs  0.30VOMtot  0.70VOMtot   1 DE

where:

VOMtot = Total VOM in the fountain solution;

VOMfs = VOM emitted from the fountain solution;

DE = Destruction efficiency of the control device on the 

associated dryer, in decimal form (i.e., 95% 

control is represented as 0.95). If no control 

device is present, DE = 0;
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B) For fountain solutions that contain alcohol, impervious substrates 

such as metal or plastic, or non-heatset lithographic presses, no 

emission adjustment factor is used; 

3) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used on heatset 

web offset lithographic printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 may be used in calculating emissions from used 

shop towels if the VOM composite vapor pressure of each associated 

cleaning solution is less than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the 

shop towels are kept in closed containers. To determine VOM emissions 

from automatic blanket wash solution with a VOM composite vapor 

pressure of less than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF), an emission 

adjustment factor may be used to account for carryover into the dryer, 

except when using an impervious substrate. 

A) The VOM emitted from the automatic blanket wash solution shall 

be calculated using the following equation:

VOMbw  0.60VOMtot  0.40VOMtot    1 DE

where:

VOMtot = Total VOM in the blanket wash;

VOMbw = VOM emitted from the blanket wash;

DE = Destruction efficiency of the control device on the 

associated dryer, in decimal form (i.e., 95% control is 

represented as 0.95). If no control device is present, DE = 

0;

B) For cleaning solutions with VOM composite vapor pressures of 

equal to or greater than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF), for 

shop towels that are not kept in closed containers, and for 

impervious substrates such as metal or plastic, no emission 

adjustment factor is used.

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Section 219.412 Letterpress Printing Lines: Applicability

a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, on and after August 1, 2010, 

the limitations in Sections 219.413 through 219.416 of this Subpart shall apply to:

1) All heatset web letterpress printing lines at a source if all heatset web 

letterpress printing lines (including solvents used for cleanup operations

associated with heatset web letterpress printing lines) at the source have a 

total potential to emit 22.7 Mg (25 tons) or more of VOM per year; and

2) All letterpress printing lines at a source where the combined emissions of 

VOM from all letterpress printing lines at the source (including solvents 

used for cleanup operations associated with the letterpress printing lines) 

ever equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air 

pollution control equipment, calculated in accordance with Section

219.417(b)(1)(B).

b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, the requirements of Section 

219.413(a)(2) of this Subpart shall not apply to up to 416.3 liters (110 gallons) per 

year of cleaning materials used on letterpress printing lines at a subject source.

c) On and after August 1, 2010, the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 

Section 219.417 of this Subpart shall apply to all owners or operators of 

letterpress printing lines.

d) If a letterpress printing line at a source is or becomes subject to one or more of the 

limitations in Section 219.413 of this Subpart, the letterpress printing lines at the 

source are always subject to the applicable provisions of this Subpart.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.413 Emission Limitations and Control Requirements for Letterpress Printing 

Lines 

a) No owner or operator of letterpress printing lines subject to the requirements of 

this Subpart shall:

1) Cause or allow the operation of any heatset web letterpress printing line 

that meets the applicability requirements of Section 219.412(a)(1) unless:
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A) The air pressure in the dryer is maintained lower than the air 

pressure of the press room, such that air flow through all openings 

in the dryer, other than the exhaust, is into the dryer at all times 

when the printing line is operating;

B) An afterburner is installed and operated so that VOM emissions 

(excluding methane and ethane) from the press dryer exhausts are 

reduced as follows:

i) By 90 percent, by weight, for afterburners first constructed 

at the source prior to January 1, 2010; 

ii) By 95 percent, by weight, for afterburners first constructed 

at the source on or after January 1, 2010; or 

iii) To a maximum afterburner exhaust outlet concentration of 

20 ppmv (as carbon);

C) The afterburner complies with all monitoring provisions specified 

in Section 219.416(a) of this Subpart; and

D) The afterburner is operated at all times when the printing line is in 

operation, except the afterburner may be shut down between 

November 1 and April 1 as provided in Section 219.107 of this 

Part;

2) Cause or allow the use of a cleaning solution on any letterpress printing 

line unless:

A) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution is less than or 

equal to 70 percent, by weight; or

B) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of the as-used cleaning 

solution is less than 10 mmHg at 20oC (68oF);

3) Cause or allow VOM-containing cleaning materials, including used 

cleaning towels, associated with any letterpress printing line to be kept, 
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stored, or disposed of in any manner other than in closed containers, 

except when specifically in use.

b) An owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line subject to the 

requirements of subsection (a)(1)(B) of this Section may use a control device 

other than an afterburner, if:

1) The control device reduces VOM emissions from the press dryer exhausts 

as follows:

A) By 90 percent, by weight, for control devices first constructed at 

the source prior to January 1, 2010;

B) By 95 percent, by weight, for control devices first constructed at 

the source on or after January 1, 2010; or 

C) To a maximum control device exhaust outlet concentration of 20 

ppmv (as carbon);

2) The owner or operator submits a plan to the Agency detailing appropriate 

monitoring devices, test methods, recordkeeping requirements, and 

operating parameters for the control device; and

3) The use of the control device in accordance with this plan is approved by 

the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.415 Testing for Letterpress Printing Lines 

a) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 219.413 of 

this Subpart shall be conducted by the owner or operator within 90 days after a 

request by the Agency, or as otherwise specified in this Subpart. Such testing 

shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or operator, and the owner or 

operator shall notify the Agency in writing 30 days in advance of conducting such 

testing to allow the Agency to be present during such testing.
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b) The methods and procedures of Section 219.105(d) and (f) shall be used for 

testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 

219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as follows:

1) To select the sampling sites, Method 1 or 1A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 219.112 of this Part. 

The sampling sites for determining efficiency in reducing VOM from the 

dryer exhaust shall be located between the dryer exhaust and the control 

device inlet, and between the outlet of the control device and the exhaust 

to the atmosphere;

2) To determine the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust stream, Method 2, 

2A, 2C, or 2D, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 219.112 of this Part;

3) To determine the VOM concentration of the exhaust stream entering and 

exiting the control device, Method 25 or 25A, as appropriate, 40 CFR 60, 

appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 219.112 of this Part. For 

thermal and catalytic afterburners, Method 25 must be used except under 

the following circumstances, in which case Method 25A must be used:

A) The allowable outlet concentration of VOM from the control 

device is less than 50 ppmv, as carbon;

B) The VOM concentration at the inlet of the control device and the 

required level of control result in exhaust concentrations of VOM 

of 50 ppmv, or less, as carbon; and

C) Due to the high efficiency of the control device, the anticipated 

VOM concentration at the control device exhaust is 50 ppmv or 

less, as carbon, regardless of inlet concentration. If the source 

elects to use Method 25A under this option, the exhaust VOM 

concentration must be 50 ppmv or less, as carbon, and the required 

destruction efficiency must be met for the source to have 

demonstrated compliance. If the Method 25A test results show 

that the required destruction efficiency apparently has been met, 

but the exhaust concentration is above 50 ppmv, as carbon, a retest 

is required. The retest shall be conducted using either Method 25 

or Method 25A. If the retest is conducted using Method 25A and 
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the test results again show that the required destruction efficiency 

apparently has been met, but the exhaust concentration is above 50 

ppmv, as carbon, the source must retest using Method 25;

4) Notwithstanding the criteria or requirements in Method 25 which specifies 

a minimum probe temperature of 129C (265oF), the probe must be heated 

to at least the gas stream temperature of the dryer exhaust, typically close 

to 176.7oC (350oF);

5) During testing, the printing lines shall be operated at representative 

operating conditions and flow rates; and

6) During testing, an air flow direction indicating device, such as a smoke 

stick, shall be used to demonstrate 100 percent emissions capture 

efficiency for the dryer in accordance with Section 219.413(a)(1)(A) of 

this Subpart.

c) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the VOM content limitations in Section 

219.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart, and to determine the VOM content of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solutions, and inks (pursuant to the requirements of Section 

219.417(b)(1)(B) of this Subpart), shall be conducted upon request of the Agency, 

or as otherwise specified in this Subpart, as follows:

1) The applicable test methods and procedures specified in Section 

219.105(a) of this Part shall be used; provided, however, Method 24, 

incorporated by reference in Section 219.112 of this Part, shall be used to 

demonstrate compliance; or

2) The manufacturer's specifications for VOM content for cleaning solvents 

and inks may be used if such manufacturer's specifications are based on 

results of tests of the VOM content conducted in accordance with methods 

specified in Section 219.105(a) of this Part; provided, however, Method 

24 shall be used to determine compliance.

d) Testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 219.413(b) 

of this Subpart shall be conducted as set forth in the owner or operator's plan 

approved by the Agency and USEPA as federally enforceable permit conditions 

pursuant to Section 219.413(b) of this Subpart.
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e) Testing to determine the VOM composite partial vapor pressure of cleaning 

solvents, cleaning solvent concentrates, and as-used cleaning solutions shall be 

conducted in accordance with the applicable methods and procedures specified in 

Section 219.110 of this Part.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.416 Monitoring Requirements for Letterpress Printing Lines

a) Afterburners for Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Lines. If an afterburner is used 

to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress 

printing line subject to Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) of this Subpart shall:

1) Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate temperature monitoring devices 

with an accuracy of 3oC or 5oF on the afterburner in accordance with 

Section 219.105(d)(2) of this Part and in accordance with the 

manufacturer's specifications. Monitoring shall be performed at all times 

when the afterburner is operating; and

2) Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain, in accordance with manufacturer's 

specifications, a continuous recorder on the temperature monitoring 

devices, such as a strip chart, recorder or computer, with at least the same 

accuracy as the temperature monitor.

b) Other Control Devices for Heatset Web Letterpress Printing Lines. If a control 

device other than an afterburner is used to demonstrate compliance, the owner or 

operator of a heatset web letterpress printing line subject to this Subpart shall 

install, maintain, calibrate, and operate such monitoring equipment as set forth in 

the owner or operator's plan approved by the Agency and USEPA pursuant to 

Section 219.413(b) of this Subpart.

c) Cleaning Solution

1) The owner or operator of any letterpress printing line relying on the VOM 

content of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 219.413(a)(2)(A) 

of this Subpart must:
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A) For cleaning solutions that are prepared at the source with 

equipment that automatically mixes cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM):

i) Install, operate, maintain, and calibrate the automatic feed 

equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 

to regulate the volume of each of the cleaning solvent and 

water (or other non-VOM), as mixed; and

ii) Pre-set the automatic feed equipment so that the 

consumption rates of the cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM), as applied, comply with Section 

219.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart;

B) For cleaning solutions that are not prepared at the source with 

automatic feed equipment, keep records of the usage of cleaning 

solvent and water (or other non-VOM) as set forth in Section 

219.417(c)(2) of this Subpart.

2) The owner or operator of any letterpress printing line relying on the vapor 

pressure of the cleaning solution to comply with Section 219.413(a)(2)(B) 

of this Subpart must keep records for such cleaning solutions used on any 

such lines as set forth in Section 219.417(e)(2)(C) of this Subpart.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010) 

Section 219.417 Recordkeeping and Reporting for Letterpress Printing Lines

a) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new heatset web letterpress 

printing line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a heatset web 

letterpress printing line, an owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing 

line exempt from any of the limitations of Section 219.413 of this Subpart 

because of the criteria in Section 219.412(a)(1) shall submit a certification to the 

Agency that includes:

1) A declaration that the source is exempt from the requirements in Section 

219.413 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 219.412(a)(1) of 

this Subpart;
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2) Calculations which demonstrate that the source's total potential to emit 

VOM does not equal or exceed 22.7 Mg (25 tons) per year. 

b) An owner or operator of a letterpress printing line exempt from any of the 

limitations of Section 219.413 of this Subpart because of the criteria in Section 

219.412(a)(2) shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new letterpress printing 

line, whichever is later, and upon modification of a letterpress printing 

line, submit a certification to the Agency that includes the information 

specified in either subsections (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C) of this Section, 

or subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(D) of this Section, as applicable:

A) A declaration that the source is exempt from the control 

requirements in Section 219.413 of this Part because of the criteria 

in Section 219.412(a)(2) of this Subpart;

B) Calculations that demonstrate that combined emissions of VOM 

from all letterpress printing lines (including inks and solvents used 

for cleanup operations associated with the letterpress printing 

lines) at the source never equal or exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), 

in the absence of air pollution control equipment, as follows:

i) To calculate daily emissions of VOM, the owner or 

operator shall determine the monthly emissions of VOM 

from all letterpress printing lines at the source (including 

solvents used for cleanup operations associated with the 

letterpress printing lines) and divide this amount by the 

number of days during that calendar month that letterpress 

printing lines at the source were in operation;

ii) To determine the VOM content of the inks and cleaning 

solvents, the tests methods and procedures set forth in 

Section 219.415(c) of this Subpart shall be used;

iii) To determine VOM emissions from inks used on letterpress 

printing lines at the source, an ink emission adjustment 

factor of 0.05 shall be used in calculating emissions from 

all non-heatset inks except when using an impervious 
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substrate, and a factor of 0.80 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from all heatset inks to account for VOM 

retention in the substrate except when using an impervious 

substrate. For impervious substrates such as metal or 

plastic, no emission adjustment factor is used. The VOM 

content of the ink, as used, shall be multiplied by this factor 

to determine the amount of VOM emissions from the use of 

ink on the printing lines; and

iv) To determine VOM emissions from cleaning solutions used 

on letterpress printing lines at the source, an emission 

adjustment factor of 0.50 shall be used in calculating 

emissions from used shop towels if the VOM composite 

vapor pressure of each associated cleaning solution is less 

than 10 mmHg measured at 20oC (68oF) and the shop 

towels are kept in closed containers. Otherwise, no 

retention factor is used;

C) A description and the results of all tests used to determine the 

VOM content of inks and cleaning solvents, and a declaration that 

all such tests have been properly conducted in accordance with 

Section 219.415(c)(1) of this Subpart;

D) As an alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B), a 

statement that the source uses less than the amount of material 

specified in subsection (b)(1)(D)(i) or (b)(1)(D)(ii), as applicable, 

during each calendar month. A source may determine that it emits 

below 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day) of VOM based upon compliance 

with such material use limitations. If the source exceeds this 

amount of material use in a given calendar month, the owner or 

operator must, within 15 days of the end of that month, complete 

the emissions calculations of subsection (b)(1)(B) to determine 

daily emissions for applicability purposes. If the source ever 

exceeds this amount of material use for six consecutive calendar 

months, it is no longer eligible to use this subsection as an 

alternative to the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B). If a source 

has both heatset web and either nonheatset web or sheetfed 

letterpress printing operations, or has all three types of printing 
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operations, the owner or operator may not make use of this 

alternative and must use the calculations in subsection (b)(1)(B).

i) The sum of all sheetfed and nonheatset web letterpress 

printing operations at the source: 242.3 liters (64 gallons) 

of cleaning solvent; or

ii) The sum of all heatset web letterpress printing operations at 

the source: 204.1 kg (450 lbs) of ink and cleaning solvent;

2) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, notify the 

Agency in writing if the combined emissions of VOM from all letterpress 

printing lines (including inks and solvents used for cleanup operations 

associated with the letterpress printing lines) at the source ever equal or 

exceed 6.8 kg/day (15 lbs/day), in the absence of air pollution control 

equipment, within 30 days after the event occurs; 

3) For sources complying with subsection (b)(1)(D) of this Section, comply 

with the following:

A) Maintain material use records showing that the source uses less 

than the amount of material specified in subsections (b)(1)(D)(i) 

and (b)(1)(D)(ii) during each calendar month, or, if the source 

exceeds the material use limitations, records showing that the 

source exceeded the limitations but did not emit 6.8 kg/day (15 

lbs/day) or more of VOM;

B) Notify the Agency in writing if the source exceeds the material use 

limitations for six consecutive calendar months, or if the source 

changes its method of compliance from subsection (b)(1)(D) to 

subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section, within 30 days after the event 

occurs.

c) Unless complying with subsections (b)(1)(D) and (b)(3) of this Section, on and 

after August 1, 2010, an owner or operator of a letterpress printing line subject to 

the requirements in subsections (a) or (b) of this Section shall collect and record 

either the information specified in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this Section for all 

letterpress printing lines at the source:
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1) Standard recordkeeping, including the following:

A) The name and identification of each letterpress ink and cleaning 

solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded each month;

B) A daily record that shows whether a letterpress printing line at the 

source was in operation on that day;

C) The VOM content and the volume of each letterpress ink and 

cleaning solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded 

each month;

D) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 

cleaning solvent and letterpress ink (with the applicable ink VOM 

emission adjustment) used at the source, calculated each month; 

and

E) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section;

2) Purchase and inventory recordkeeping, including the following:

A) The name, identification, and VOM content of each letterpress ink 

and cleaning solvent used on any letterpress printing line, recorded 

each month;

B) Inventory records from the beginning and end of each month 

indicating the total volume of each letterpress ink, and cleaning 

solvent to be used on any letterpress printing line at the source;

C) Monthly purchase records for each letterpress ink and cleaning 

solvent used on any letterpress printing line at the source;

D) A daily record that shows whether a letterpress printing line at the 

source was in operation on that day;

E) The total VOM emissions at the source each month, determined as 

the sum of the product of usage and VOM content for each 
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cleaning solvent and letterpress ink (with the applicable ink VOM 

emission adjustment factor) used at the source, calculated each 

month based on the monthly inventory and purchase records 

required to be maintained pursuant to subsections (c)(2)(A), 

(c)(2)(B), and (c)(2)(C) of this Section; and

F) The VOM emissions in lbs/day for the month, calculated in 

accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B) of this Section.

d) An owner or operator of a heatset web letterpress printing lines subject to the 

control requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart shall 

comply with the following:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new printing line, 

whichever is later, and upon initial start-up of a new control device for a 

heatset web printing line, submit a certification to the Agency that 

includes the following:

A) An identification of each heatset web letterpress printing line at the 

source;

B) A declaration that each heatset web letterpress printing line is in 

compliance with the requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1) or (b) 

of this Subpart, as appropriate;

C) The type of afterburner or other approved control device used to 

comply with the requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart, and the date that such device was first 

constructed at the subject source;

D) The control requirements in Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart with which the letterpress printing line is complying;

E) The results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate 

compliance with the control requirements of Section 

219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as applicable; and

F) A declaration that the monitoring equipment required under 

Section 219.413(a)(1)(C) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable, has 
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been properly installed and calibrated according to manufacturer's 

specifications;

2) If testing of the afterburner or other approved control device is conducted 

pursuant to Section 219.415(b) of this Subpart, the owner or operator 

shall, within 90 days after conducting such testing, submit a copy of all 

test results to the Agency and shall submit a certification to the Agency 

that includes the following:

A) A declaration that all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate whether the letterpress printing lines is in compliance 

with Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of this Subpart, as 

applicable, have been properly performed;

B) A statement whether the heatset web letterpress printing lines are

or are not in compliance with Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of 

this Subpart, as applicable; and

C) The operating parameters of the afterburner or other approved 

control device during testing, as monitored in accordance with 

Section 219.416(a) or (b) of this Subpart, as applicable;

3) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3)(D) of this Section, collect and 

record daily the following information for each heatset web letterpress 

printing line subject to the requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) or 

(b)(1) of this Subpart:

A) Afterburner or other approved control device monitoring data in 

accordance with Section 219.416(a) or (b) of this Subpart, as 

applicable;

B) A log of operating time for the afterburner or other approved 

control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated printing 

line;

C) A maintenance log for the afterburner or other approved control 

device and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and nonroutine maintenance performed, including dates and duration of 

any outages; and
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D) A log detailing checks on the air flow direction or air pressure of 

the dryer and press room to ensure compliance with the 

requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1)(A) of this Subpart at least 

once per calendar month while the line is operating;

4) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 219.413(a)(1)(B) 

or (b)(1) of this Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such 

violation. Such notification shall include a copy of all records of such 

violation;

5) If changing the method of compliance between Sections 219.413(a)(1)(B) 

and 219.413(b) of this Subpart, certify compliance for the new method of 

compliance in accordance with Section 219.413(b) at least 30 days before 

making such change, and perform all tests and calculations necessary to 

demonstrate that such printing lines will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 219.413(a)(1) of this Subpart, or Section 

219.413(b) of this Subpart, as applicable.

e) For letterpress printing line cleaning operations, an owner or operator of a 

letterpress printing line subject to the requirements of Section 219.413 of this 

Subpart shall:

1) By August 1, 2010, or upon initial start-up of a new letterpress printing 

line, whichever is later, certify to the Agency that all cleaning solutions, 

other than those excluded pursuant to Section 219.412(b), and the 

handling of all cleaning materials will be in compliance with the 

requirements of Section 219.413(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) and (a)(3) of this 

Subpart. Such certification shall include:

A) A statement that the cleaning solution will comply with the 

limitations in Section 219.413(a)(2);

B) Identification of the methods that will be used to demonstrate 

continuing compliance with the applicable limitations;

C) A sample of the records that will be kept pursuant to subsection 

(e)(2) of this Section; and
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D) A description of the practices that ensure that VOM-containing 

cleaning materials are kept in closed containers;

2) Collect and record the following information for each cleaning solution 

used on each letterpress printing line:

A) For each cleaning solution for which the owner or operator relies 

on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance with Section 

219.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart and that is prepared at the source 

with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.415(c) of this Subpart;

iii) Each change to the setting of the automatic equipment, with 

date, time, description of changes in the cleaning solution 

constituents (e.g., cleaning solvents), and a description of 

changes to the proportion of cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM);

iv) The proportion of each cleaning solvent and water (or other 

non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning solution;

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations; and

vi) A calibration log for the automatic equipment, detailing 

periodic checks;

B) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the VOM content to demonstrate compliance 

with Section 219.413(a)(2)(A) of this Subpart, and that is not 

prepared at the source with automatic equipment:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;
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ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch;

iii) The VOM content of each cleaning solvent in the cleaning 

solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.415(c) of this Subpart;

iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent and water (or 

other non-VOM) used to prepare the as-used cleaning 

solution; and

v) The VOM content of the as-used cleaning solution, with 

supporting calculations. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM content may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests of the VOM 

content conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Section 219.105(a) of this Part;

C) For each batch of cleaning solution for which the owner or 

operator relies on the vapor pressure of the cleaning solution to 

demonstrate compliance with Section 219.413(a)(2)(B) of this 

Subpart:

i) The name and identification of each cleaning solution;

ii) Date and time of preparation, and each subsequent 

modification, of the batch;

iii) The molecular weight, density, and VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent, as determined in 

accordance with Section 219.415(e) of this Subpart. For 

cleaning solutions that are used as purchased, the 

manufacturer's specifications for VOM composite partial 

vapor pressure may be used if such manufacturer's 

specifications are based on results of tests conducted in 

accordance with methods specified in Sections 219.105(a) 

and 219.110 of this Part;
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iv) The total amount of each cleaning solvent used to prepare 

the as-used cleaning solution; and

v) The VOM composite partial vapor pressure of each as-used 

cleaning solution, as determined in accordance with Section 

219.415(e) of this Subpart. For cleaning solutions that are 

used as purchased, the manufacturer's specifications for 

VOM composite partial vapor pressure may be used if such 

manufacturer's specifications are based on results of tests 

conducted in accordance with methods specified in 

Sections 219.105(a) and 219.110 of this Part;

D) The date, time, and duration of scheduled inspections performed to 

confirm the proper use of closed containers to control VOM 

emissions, and any instances of improper use of closed containers, 

with descriptions of actual practice and corrective action taken, if 

any;

E) The amount of cleaning materials used on letterpress printing lines 

at the source that do not comply with the cleaning material 

limitations set forth in Section 219.413(a)(2) of this Subpart;

3) Notify the Agency in writing of any violation of Section 219.413 of this 

Subpart within 30 days after the occurrence of such violation. Such 

notification shall include a copy of all records of such violation.

f) The owner or operator shall maintain all records required by this Section at the 

source for a minimum period of three years and shall make all records available to 

the Agency upon request.

(Source: Added at 34 Ill. Reg. 9253, effective June 25, 2010)