Revision to 

Georgia's State Implementation Plan 

To Incorporate the Requirements of 

Clean Air Act Section l82(b)(2)(A) 

e Group 11 Control Techniques Guidelines 

State of Georgia 

Department of Natural Resources 

Environmental Protection Division 

Air Protection Branch 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND ................................................................................... 1 

2.0 FLEXIBLE PACKAGE PRINTING ............................................................................... 3 

3.0 LITHOGRAPHIC AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING ................................................. 8 

4.0 INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SOLVENTS ..................................................................... 13 

5.0 FLAT WOOD PANELING ............................................................................................. 16 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 182(b)(2)(A) provides that, for certain nonattainment 

areas, States must revise their State Implementation Plans (SIPS) to include reasonably 

available control technology (RACT) for each category of volatile organic compound 

(VOC) sources covered by a control techniques guidelines (CTG) document issued 

between November 15, 1990, and the date of attainment. In addition, section 182(b)(2) 

requires that a CTG issued between November 15, 1990, and the date of attainment 

include the date by which States subject to Section 182(b) must submit SIP revisions in 

response to the CTG. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressed source categories of VOC 

emissions in accordance with CAA Section 183(e) on October 5, 2006, by amending 40 

CFR Part 59 Subpat A Section 59.1 for Consumer and Commercial Products, Group I1 

[71 FR 587451: Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulations for Flexible 

Packaging Printing Materials, Lithographic Printing Materials, Letterpress Printing 

Materials, Industrial Cleaning Solvents, and Flat Wood Paneling Coating. 

States with moderate or above ozone nonattainment areas as of that date were required to 

submit SIP revisions to EPA addressing these requirements on or before October 7,2009. 

Source categories covered under the "Group 11" heading are: 

Flexible packaging printing materials; 

o Lithographic printing materials; 

0 Letterpress printing materials; 

. Industrial cleaning solvents; and 

o Flat wood paneling coatings. 

EPA consolidated lithographic printing materials and letterpress printing materials into 

one CTG document. 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD) undertook the task of 

reviewing existing VOC control measures for industry groups covered by the federal 

2006 Group I1 CTGs using the Group I1 CTGs and EPA's Blue ~oolt.' The location of 

the industry groups for this study are those located in the current 20-county Atlanta 8- 

hour ozone moderate non-attainment area consisting of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeICalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, 

Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rocltdale, Spalding and Walton counties. Each CTG 

' Issues Relating to VOC Regulation Cutpoints. Deficiencies, and Deviations-Clarification to A~~endix D 

of November 24. 1987 Federal Register, May 25, 1988, EPA OzoneICarbon Monoxide Psogam Branch, 

Air Quality Management Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. 

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contains applicability, emission limitation, compliance methods, and monitoring 

guidelines. 

Georgia has adopted the Group I1 CTGs as follows: 

CTG Category 

Flexible Package 

Printing 

Lithographic Printing 

Materials 

Letterpress Printing 

Materials 

Industrial Cleaning 

Solvents 

Flat Wood Paneling 

Coatings 

Changes to the 

Georgia Rules 

Amended 

391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) 

"VOC Emissions from 

Graphic Arts Systems" 

Amended 

391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) 

"VOC Emissions from 

Offset Lithography" 

New Rule 

391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) 

Amended 

391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) 

"VOC Emissions from 

Surface Coating of Flat 

Wood Paneling" 

Adoption 

Date 

1/25/2012 

Compliance 

Date 

1/1/2015 

Georgia is submitting this Group I1 CTG SIP revision, in accordance with CAA Section 

182@)(2)(A), that addresses the changes to existing VOC control measures in Georgia 

Chapter 391-3-1. 

It is important to note that the State of Georgia did not rely on the reduction of 

VOCs as part of its control strategy for the attainment of the National Ambient Air 

Qiiality Standards (NAAQS) for 8-hour ozone. Anthropogenic VOCs are 

overwhelmed by biogenic VOCs in the Southeast resulting in NOx-limited ozone 

formation as detailed in the Atlanta 8-hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration 

submitted to EPA on October 21,2009. 
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1.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND 

1.1 Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area 

Under the former l-how ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), the 

previous 13-county Atlanta ozone nonattainment area, consisting of Cherokee, Clayton, 

Cobb, Coweta, DeICalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hemy, Padding 

and Rocltdale Counties, was classified as a severe nonattainment area. As a part of the 

nonattainment designation, Georgia EPD implemented control measures for ozone 

precursors VOC and NOx that fulfilled the purposes of Section 182(b)(2) for the 1-hour 

ozone NAAQS. These control measures' provisions are still in place as part of the 

approved 1-hour ozone metro Atlanta maintenance plan. 

On April 30, 2004, the Atlanta nonattainment area was initially designated as a marginal 

nonattainment area under the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS and expanded from the original 

13-county area to a 20-county nonattaimnent area by adding Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 

Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton Counties. Atlanta was reclassified as a moderate 

nonattainment area on March 6,2008. 

As presented in the Atlanta %how Ozone Attainment Demonstration submitted to EPA 

on October 21,2009, Georgia EPD has demonstrated that the Atlanta Nonattainment area 

does not rely on VOCS to meet attainment for ozone and is considered a NOx-limited 

area due to overwhelming naturally occurring biogenic VOCs. The analyses of ozone, 

NO, and NOx data using the ozone M.A.P.P.E.R. program showed that ozone formation 

in Atlanta is generally transitional to NOx-limited, but when the results were binned 

according to the daily maximum %hour ozone, ozone formation was strongly NOxlimited 

on days of elevated ozone. An analysis of weekend/weelday differences in ozone 

concentration also .indicate a generally NOx-limited regime, with ozone formation 

becoming more NOx-limited in recent years compared to the late 1990s. 

These findings are generally In agreement with several studies of the trends and limiting 

factors for ozone fomation in Atlanta. Pun et al. (2003)' investigated the weekly 

patterns of ozone in Atlanta and found elevated midweek concentrations compared to 

weekends, with stronger weeldy patterns in later years (1995-1999 compared to 1986- 

1990), concluding that the availability of NOx drives the weekly ozone cycle in Atlanta. 

Analyzing various aircraft measurements, Sillman et al. (1997)~ concluded that Atlanta 

ozone is mostly NOx limited, using various indicator ratios. 

1.2 Clean Air Act Section 182(b)(2) Requirements 

Section 182(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that a federal Control Technique 

Guideline (CTG) issued between November 15, 1990, and the date of attainment include 

the date by which States subject to Section 182(b) must submit SIP revisions in response 

Pun, B. I<., C. Seigneur, and W. White (2003). Day-of-week behavior of atmospheric ozone in three U.S. 

cities. J. Air & Waste Management Assoc. 53,789-801. 

3. Slllman, S., D. He, C. Cardelino, and R. E. Imhoff (1997). The use of pliotochemical'indicators to 

evaluate ozone-NOx-hydrocarbon sensitivity: Case studies from Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. J. 

Air & Waste Management Assoc., 47,1030-1040. 
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to the CTG to include reasonably available control technology (RACT) for each category 

of volatile organic compound (VOC) sources covered by a CTG. 

RACT is defined as the lowest emissions limitation that a particular source is capable of 

meeting by the application of control technology that is reasonably available considering 

technological and economical feasibility (44 FR 53762; September 17, 1979). 

Docun~ents useful in establishing RACT include Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs), 

Alternative Control Technique guidance (ACT), Maximum Achievable Control 

Technology (MACT) standards, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and Best 

Available Control Technology (BACT) standards. MCT requirements are included in 

the CAA to assure that significant source categories at major sources of ozone precursor 

emissions are controlled to a "reasonable" extent, but not necessarily to BACT levels 

expected of new major sources or major modifications to existing major sources or to 

MACT required for major sources of hazardous air pollutants. 

EPA addressed the Group I1 source categories with promulgation of a "Notice of Final 

Determination and Availability of Final Control Techniques Guidelines" dated October 5, 

2006 [71 FR 587451. States with ozone nonattaimnent areas classified as moderate or 

above as of that date were required to submit SIP revisions to EPA addressing these 

requirements on or before October 7, 2009. Source categories covered under the "Group 

II" heading are: 

* Flexible packaging printing materials; 

Lithographic printing materials; 

Letterpress printing materials; 

Industrial cleaning solvents; and 

Flat wood paneling coatings. 

1.3 Conclusion 

Georgia EPD undertook the task of reviewing existing VOC control measxres for 

industry groups covered by the federal 2006 Group I1 CTGs. This SIP revision contains 

a chapter for each Group I1 CTG. 
2.0 FLEXIBLE PACKAGE PRINTING 

2.1 Regulatory Background - Federal 

Flexible packaging refers to any package or pat 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. Printing on flexible packaging is almost entirely 

conducted by rotogravure and wide-web flexographic printing. 

There have been two federal actions that affect flexible package printing operations prior 

to 2006. In December 1978, EPA issued a CTG document (1978 CTG) for graphic arts 

(rotogravure printing and flexographic printing) that included flexible package printing.4 

Then, in May of 1996, EPA promulgated a national emission standard for the printing 

and publishing industry, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart KK -National Emission Standards for 

Huzardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Printing and Publishing Industry which is 

applicable to flexible pacltage printing. 

2.2 Regulatory Background - State 

Georgia EPD implemented Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) "VOC Emissions from 

Graphic Ask Systems" [aka. Georgia Rule (mm)] to fulfill the VOC RACT 

requirements for the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. 

Georgia Rule (mm) was based on the 1978 federal CTG. This CTG addressed both 

flexible package and publication printing industries, the nature of VOC emissions from 

those industries and the available control options along with the cost of those options. 

Because historically, graphic arts operations utilized coatings and inks with a high 

solvent content, the 1978 CTG recommended control technology as a technologically and 

economically feasible option. A seventy-five percent (75%) capture efficiency with a 

ninety percent (90%) control efficiency was considered a reasonable control option. 

Additionally, VOC content limits were recommended as alternatives. It should be noted 

that Georgia Rule (mm) did NOT specify a capture efficiency but instead required a 

"capture system approved by the Director." The 1978 CTG did not, however, 

recommend an applicability threshold. 

2.3 Does the Existing Georgia l-hour Ozone RACT Fulfill the 8-hour Ozone 

RACT for this Industry Sector? 

In December 2006. EPA issued an uvdated CTG (2006 CTG) document for controlline. - 

VOC emissions from flexible package printing. The following tables compare the 

~pplicability threshold recommendations under the 2006 CTG and the existing state rule 

usid to re&late the category. 

4~uideline Series. Control of Volatile Organic En~issions *om Existing Stationaty Sources -Volume VIII: 

Graphic Aits - Rotogravure and Flexography. Publication No. EPA-45012-78-033. U.S. EPA, June 1978. 
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Annlicabilit~~: Table 2.3.1 specifies the existing VOC emission applicability thresholds 

for flexible package printing: 

Metro 

Area of 

7-County 

*Note 15lbsId 

bemg subject to 

EPA recornmen 

VOC Emission Applicability Thresholds -Flexible 

Georgia Rule (mm) 2006 CTG Recommended 

Applicability Emission Threshold 

Threshold 

facility 

PTE: 100 from a 

facility 

of actoal faciliw-wide emis 

Actual: 15 lbslday before. 

controls for work practice 

standards 

PTE: 25 tpy from an 

individual press for emission 

L control measures sions before controls is the applicabilit 

ork practice stabdards for cleaning. At the higher potential emissi 

control options. 

control measures 

Actual: 15 lbslday before 

contlols for work practice 

standards 

PTE: 25 tpy from an 

individual press for emission 

~cltage Printing 

Revised Georgia Rule (mm) 

Applicability Threshold 

VOC" 

Actual: 15 lbslday before controls 

for work practice standards 

PTE: 25 tpy fiom a facility for 

existing control measures and 25 

tpy from a press for new control 

measures 

Actual: 15 lbslday before controls 

PTE: 100 tpy from a facility for 

existing control measures and 25 

tpy from a press for new control 

measures 

hreslmld for the rule and results in a facilit 

tlmshold of 25tpy from an individual pres! 

Applicability thresholds for flexible package printing were not referenced in EPA's Blue 

Book or in the 1978 CTG. The VOC applicability threshold for Georgia Rule (mm) has 

varied depending on the attainment designation of the Atlanta area, but currently is set at 

25 tons per year in the original thirteen 1-how ozone nonattainment counties because of 

the Atlanta area's status as a severe ozone nonattainment area for the previous 1-hour 

standard [Section 182(b)(2)(C)]. When the nonattainment area was expanded for the 

1997 8-hour ozone standard with a marginal designation, the applicability threshold 

remained at 100 tons per year for those additional 7 counties that were previously 

attainment for the I-hour standard. There are twelve laown affected facilities subject to 

Georgia Rule (rnm). 

Emission Standards for Flexible Package Printing: For facilities with actual 

emissions greater than 15 lbs per day, EPA recommends that the facility implement work 

practice standards for cleaning that include storing all VOC-containing cleaning materials 

and used shop towels in closed containers; ensuring that storage containers used for these 

materials are kept closed at all times except when accessing the containers; minimizing 

spills of the VOC-containing cleaning materials; conveying these materials from one 

location to another in closed containers or pipes; and minimizing VOC emissions fiom 

the cleaning processes associated with application, storage, mixing, and conveying 

equipment. This should be done by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed 

without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed 

containers. 
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For individual presses with a potential to emit (PTE) of 25 tons of VOCs per year, EPA 

recommends an overall VOC control efficiency based on both the year a printing press 

was installed and the yeas any add-on air pollution control device was initially installed. 

The following timelines indicate the recommended control efficiency: 

1. Sixty-five percent (65%) for a press that was first installed prior to March 14, 

1995, and that is controlled by an add-on air pollution control device whose first 

installation date was prior to the effective date of the rule. 

2. Seventy percent (70%) for a press that was first installed prior to March 14, 

1995, and that is controlled by an add-on air pollution control device whose first 

installation date was on or after the effective date of the rule. 

3. Seventy-five percent (75%) for a press that was first installed on or after March 

14, 1995, and that is controlled by an add-on air pollution control device whose 

first installation date was prior to the effective date of the rule. 

4. Eighty percent (80%) for a press that was first installed on or after March 14, 

1995 and that is controlled by an add-on air pollution control device whose first 

installation date was on or after the effective date of the sule. 

Table 2.3.2 compares the recommended control strategies of the 2006 federal CTG with 

the existing emission standards in Georgia Rule (mm). 

Table 2.3.2 VOC Emission Control Strategies for Flexible Package Printing 

There is no exact correlation to determine if Georgia Rule (mm) or the 2006 CTG is more 

stringent. Most printing facilities in the nonattaimnent area have captuse systems that 

qualify as permanent total enclosures, which are assumed to have 100% capture around 

each press. There are multiple reasons for this, including the cost of the testing for 

capture efficiency, and more flexibility in meeting VOC coating content limits, monthly 

VOC limits and yeasly VOC limits. The permanent total enclosures installed at existing 

facilities have been determined to be a capture system approved by the Division. For 

facilities with permanent total enclosures, the 100% capture efficiency along with a 

required 90% control efficiency indicate that Rule (mm) is more stringent than the CTG 

even at a maximum 2006 CTG requirement of 80% overall control. However, permanent 

total enclosures are not required by the rule. Therefore, in order to meet the CTG, a 

. . 

control efficiency 

Seventy percent (70%) overall 

control efficiency 

Seventy-five percent (75%) 

overall control efficiency 

Eighty percent (80%) overall 

control efficiency 

. . efi7ci&cy ind an approved 

capture system. unable to determine 

unable to determine 

unable to determine 
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requirement that the overall control efficiency must meet 65%, 70%, 75%, or 80% is 

added to the rule. 

As an alternative to the control efficiencies discussed above, EPA recommends the use of 

low VOC content materials for a single press not to exceed 0.16 kilograms of VOC per 

kilogram of material applied or 0.8 lcilograms of VOC per ltilogram of solids applied. 

Table 2.3.3 compares the recommended solvent content for coatings fiom the 2006 

federal CTG with the existing emission standards in Georgia Rule (mm). 

Table 2.3.3 Comparison Of The 2006 Federal CTG VOC Emission Standards for Flexible Package I 

Printing with ~xktin~ Emission 

2006 federal CTG 

0.16 1~ of VOC / ICE of coating - as 

applied (with water) 

0.8 kg of VOC / kg of solids 

applied 

- 

tandards in Georgia Rule (mm). 

Existing ~eorgia-mngent Limitation? 

40 percent VOC by volume of the ( Georgia Rule (mrn) 

coating or ink, minus water I 

25 percent VOC by volume of the 

volatile content of the coating, 

0.5 lbs of VOC / lb of coating 

solids applied 

Appendix D contains the calculations used to convert the emission limits for low solvent 

coatings and inks into the same units of measurement. Georgia Rule (mm) was 

determined to be the more stringent emission limitation for the emission limit of 0.5 lbs 

of VOC per lb of coating solids applied and for the emission limit of 25% VOC by 

volume of the volatile content of the coating. 

Comuliance Methods: Facilities subject to the updated Georgia Rule (mm) will be able 

to comply with the requirements of the rule by following the work practice standards 

spelled out in the rule. Those facilities with individual presses that have a potential to 

emit 25 tons per year or more will have the option of meeting a low VOC content coating 

or installing control equipment with the required control efficiency. Although not spelled 

out in the rule, control equipment can be used to meet the content coating emission limits. 

Procedures for Testing and Monitoring: No changes are prescribed for PTM Sections 

2.040 and 2.1 12. 

Conclusion: Georgia EPD adopted revisions to Georgia Rule (rnm) for the 20-county 

Atlanta ozone nonattainment area on January 25,2012 with a compliance date of January 

1,2015. 

Prior to January 1, 2015, facilities that perform packaging rotogravure, publication 

rotogravure, and flexographic printing located in the original 13-county nonattainment 
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area whose potential VOC emissions from theses activities are greater than or equal to 25 

tons per year will be subject to the original requirements of this rule. The original 

requirements will also apply for these types of facilities with potential VOC emissions 

greater than 100 tons per year that are located outside of the original 13-county 

nonattainment area. 

On or after January 1,2015, the rule will apply to flexible packaging facilities within the 

entire 20-county nonattainment area with actual VOC emissions equal to or greater than 

15 pounds per day before controls. For individual presses with potential VOC emissions 

equal to or greater than 25 tons per year, the facility must meet additional control 

requirements for those presses. Individual presses with less than 25 tons per year of 

potential emissions must meet the requirements of the original rule. 

In the case of facilities that perform packaging rotogravure, publication rotogravure, and 

flexographic printing on or after January 1,2015, a facility with potential VOC emissions 

that are equal to or greater than 25 tons per year within the 13-county nonattainment area 

but at which the actual emissions of VOCs from only flexible package printing, before 

controls, are less than 15 pounds per day, must comply with the original requirements in 

the rule. 

In the additional seven counties in the nonattainment area, facilities that perform 

packaging rotogravure, publication rotogravure, and flexographic printing facilities with 

potential emissions equal to or greater than 100 tons per year but at which the actual 

emissions of VOCs from only flexible packaging are less than 15 pounds per day, must 

comply with the original requirements of the rule. 

See Table 2.3.1 for a concise description of the requirements on or after January 1,2015. 

However, because the metro Atlanta area has attained the 1997 ozone NAAQS without 

these rules in place, if the area is re-designated attainment before January 1, 2015, and 

those counties continue to maintain the standard, the revisions will no longer apply. In 

the event that the 1997 ozone standard is violated in the specified nonattainment counties, 

the revised requirements will only be reinstated if they are determined to be a necessary 

measure to meet the requirements of the maintenance contingency plan. 
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3:0 LITHOGRAPHIC AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING 

3.1 Regulatory Background - Federal 

Lithographic printing refers to a printing process where the image and non-image areas 

are chemically differentiated; the image area is oil receptive and the non-image area is 

water receptive. This method differs from other printing methods, where the image is a 

raised or recessed surface. Offset lithographic printing refers to a printing process that 

transfers the ink film from the lithographic plate to an intermediary surface (blanket), 

which, in turn, transfers the ink film to the substrate. Letterpress printing means a 

printing process in which the image area is raised relative to the nonimage area and the 

paste ink is transferred to the substrate directly from the image surface. 

There are many similarities between the offset lithographic printing industry and the 

letterpress industry including similar sources of VOC emissions and similar control 

options. As such, even though EPA has in the past only addressed the offset lithographic 

industry through federal action, this 2006 CTG addresses both categories. 

There have been two Federal actions that concern the offset lithographic printing industry 

prior to 2006. In November 1993, EPA issued a draR CTG document for offset 

iithographic printing.5 Then, in June 1994, after reviewing comments received on the 

draft CTG, EPA published an alternative control techniques document (ACT) on offset 

lithographic in order to supply supplemental information tothk States for rule 

development. 

3.2 Regulatory Background - State 

Georgia EPD implemented Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) "VOC Emissions from 

Offset Lithography" [a.k.a. Georgia Rule (ddd)] to fulfill the VOC RACT requirements 

for the l-hour ozone NAAQS. 

Georgia EPD also implemented Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) "VOC Emissions from 

Major Sources" [a.k.a. Georgia Rule (tt)] for any major source of VOCs not covered by 

another Georgia Rule. This case-by-case RACT analysis, was implemented to fulfill the 

VOC RACT requirements for the l-hour ozone NAAQS. Any letterpress printing facility 

that is a major source of VOC emissions in the nonattainment area would be subject to 

Georgia Rule (it). 

3.3 Does the Existing Georgia l-hour Ozone RACT fulfill the 8-hour Ozone 

RACT for this Industry Sector? 

Applicability: Table 3.3.1 specifies the existing VOC emission applicability thresholds 

for this industry category. 

'~uideline Sesies. Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Offset Lithographic Printing, Draft. 

Publication No. EPA-453lD-95-001. U.S. EPA, September, 1993. 

6~ltemative Control Techniques Docnment: Offset Lithographic Printing. Publication No. EPA 453/R-94- 

054. U.S.EPA, June, 1994. 
Table 3.3.1 VOC Em 

Atlanta Metro Area 

of Concern 

Tote: 15lbsldav of actual em 

ion Applicability TI 

Georgia Rule 

(ddd) and Georgia 

Rule (tt) 

Applicability 

Threshold 

voc @PY) 

PTE: 25 tpy from 

a facility 

PTE: 100 tpy from 

a facility 

Ins before controls is the 

esholds -Lithograp1 

2006 CTG 

Recommended 

Emission Threshold 

Actual: 15 lbslday 

before controls 

PTE: 25 tpy from an 

individual heatset 

web offset press 

Actual: 15 lbslday 

before controls 

PTE: 25 tpy from an 

individual heatset 

web offset press 

and Letterpress Printing 

Revised Georgia Rule (ddd) 

Applicability Threshold 

VOC* 

Actual: 15 lbslday before 

controls for fountain solution 

and work practice standards 

PTE: 25 tpy from an individual 

heatset web offset press for new 

press control measures and 25 

tpy from all heatset web offset 

presses at a facility for existing 

control measures 

Actual: 15 lbslday before 

controls 

PTE: 25 tpy from an individual 

heatset web offset press for new 

press control measures and 100 

py from all heatset web offset 

xesses at a facility for existing 

:ontrol measures 

plicability threshold for the rule and results inn facility being subject to 

trds, and fountain solution standards. At the higher potential emission 

control options. 

Applicability thresholds for lithographic printing and letterpress printing were not 

referenced in EPA's Blue Book. The 1993 CTG was not finalized; therefore, the VOC 

applicability thresholds for Georgia Rule (ddd) and Georgia Rule (tt) have varied 

depending on the attainment designation of the Atlanta area. Currently both are set at 25 

tons per year in the original 13 one-hour ozone nonattainment counties because of the 

Atlanta area's status as a severe ozone nonattainment area for the previous 1-hour 

standard [Section 182@)(2)(C)]. When the nonattainment area was expanded for the 

1997 8-hour standard, the applicability threshold remained at 100 tons per year for those 

additional seven counties that were previously attainment for the 1-hour standard. There 

are three lmown affected owners/operators subject to Georgia Rule (ddd), and there are 

no known letterpress printing facilities. 

Emission Standards Lithograuhic and Letterpress Printing: For facilities with actual 

emissions greater - than 15 pounds per day, EPA recommends that the facility implement - - - - A 

work practice standards for cleaning that include storing all VOC-containing cleaning 

materials and used shop towels in closed containers; ensuring that storage containers used 

for these materials are kept closed at all times except when accessing the containers; 

minimizing spills of the VOC-containing cleaning materials; conveying these materials 

from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and minimizing VOC 

emissions from the cleaning processes associated with application, storage, mixing, and 
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conveying equipment. This should be done by ensuring that equipment cleaning is 

performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in 

closed containers. 

EPA also recommends that these facilities use cleaning materials with a VOC composite 

vapor pressure less that lOmm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius or cleaning materials containing 

less than seventy (70) weight percent VOC. For those cleaning tasks that cannot be 

accomplished with cleaning materials that meet these requirements, the facility can 

exclude up to one hundred and ten gallons per year. 

Additionally, the 2006 CTG recommends different emission limits for fountain solutions. 

These limits are compared to the emission limits specified in existing Georgia Rule (ddd) 

in Table 3.3.2 below: 

Table 3.3.2 Comparison Of The 2006 Federal CTG VOC Emission Standards for Fountain 

Fountain Solution 

containing: 

Solution With xis st in^ Emission Standards In Georzia Rule (ddd). 

8% or less VOCs by 

volume; 

Existing VOC Limit 

(equivalent to 6.6% or 

alcohol by weight, 

2006 CTG VOC Limit 

6.8% or less alcohol an 

alcohol substitute by 

weight, or 

7.26% or less alcohol 

substitute by weight). 

Fountain solution for: 

Heatset web offset lithographic printing 

1.6% or less alcohol by weight; 

OR 

an equivalent solution of 3% alcohol by weight 

or less (on press) and refcigerated below 60 

degrees F; 

OR 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (onpress) and no alcohol in fountain solution. 

Sheet-fed offset lithographic printing 

5% or less alcohol by weight. 

OR 

an equivalent solution of 8.5% alcohol by 

weight or less (on press) and refcigerated below 

60 degrees F; 

OR 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (onpress) and no alcohol in fountain solution. 

Coldset web offset lithographic printing 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (onpress) and no alcohol in fountain solution. 

More Strineent 

Limitation 

20.06 CTG 

2006 CTG 

LO06 CTG 
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For heatset web offset lithographic and heatset web letterpress printing presses with a 

potential to emit (PTE) before controls of 25 tons of VOC (petroleum ink oil) per year 

from the dlyer, EPA recommends an overall VOC control efficiency based on the year an 

add-on air pollution control device is initially installed. 

Cooling a fountain solution that contains isopropyl alcohol is a process modification that 

reduces VOC emissions by reducing the evaporation of the alcohol. The recommended 

level of control for VOC emissions from on-press (as-applied) fountain solution for 

sheet-fed printing is five percent alcohol (by weight) in the fountain or equivalent. One 

approach for achieving this recommended level of control involves using 8.5 percent 

alcohol or less (by weight) on-press (as-applied) in the fountain solution provided the 

fountain solution is refrigerated to below 60°F (15.5 "C). 

Control equipment with an initial installation date prior to the compliance date of a rule 

based on the 2006 CTG is required to have a control efficiency of 90%. However, for 

control equipment with an initial installation date after the compliance date of an updated 

rule, the CTG recommends a control efficiency of 95%. Alternatively, an outlet 

concentration reduced to 20 ppmv as hexane on a chy basis can be used for those 

situations where the inlet VOC concentration is low or there is no identifiable inlet. 

Compliance Methods: Facilities subject to the updated Georgia Rule (ddd) will be able 

to comply with the requirements of the rule by following the work practice standards 

spelled out in the rule and by meeting the VOC limitations for cleaning materials and 

fountain solution. Those facilities with presses that have a potential to emit 25 tons per 

year or more will also be required to either meet the VOC content limits for coatings and 

inks or install control equipment with the required control efficiency. Although not 

spelled out in the rule, control equipment can be used to meet the content coating 

emission limits. 

Procedures for Testing and Monitorin% No changes are prescribed for PTM Sections 

2.040 and 2.112. 

Conclusion: Georgia EPD adopted revisions to Rule Georgia Rule (ddd) for the 20- 

county Atlanta ozone nonattainment area on January 25,2012, with a compliance date of 

January 1,2015. 

prior to January 1, 2015, offset lithographic printing facilities located in the original 13- 

county nonattainment area whose potential VOC emissions from these activities are 

greater than or equal to 25 tons per year will be subject to the original requirements of 

this rule. The original requirements will also apply for these types of facilities with 

potential VOC emissions greater than 100 tons per year that are located in the seven 

additional nonattainment counties. 
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Prior to January I, 2015, letterpress printing facilities are subject to the provisions of 

Georgia Rule (tt), a case-by-case RACT analysis. 

Beginning on or after January I, 2015, the rule revisions will apply to both offset 

lithographic and letterpress printing facilities within the entire 20-county nonattainrnent 

area with actual VOC en~issions equal to or greater than 15 pounds per day before 

controls. 

Individual heatset web offset and individual heatset web letterpress printing presses 

located in the original 13-county nonattainment area with potential VOC emissions equal 

to or greater than 25 tons per year must meet additional control requirements for those 

presses while those with less than 25 tons per year of potential emissions must meet the 

requirements of the original rule. 

The original rule also continues to apply to individual heatset web offset lithographic 

printing presses with less than 25 tons per year of potential emissions from the individual 

press at a facility whose overall potential emissions are equal to or greater than 100 tons 

per year in the seven additional nonattainment counties. 

However, because the metro Atlanta area has attained the 1997 ozone NAAQS without 

these rules in place, if the area is re-designated attainment before January 1, 2015, and 

those counties continue to maintain the standard, the revisions will no longer apply. In 

the event that the 1997 ozone standard is violated in the specified nonattainment counties, 

the revised requirements will only be reinstated if they are determined to be a necessary 

measure to meet the requirements of the maintenance contingency plan. 
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4.0 INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SOLVENTS 

4.1 Regulatory Background - Federal 

Industrial cleaning solvents refers to a variety of products that are used to remove 

contaminants such as adhesives, inks, paint, dirt, soil, oil, and grease. These 

contaminants are removed from production related equipment including parts, products, 

tools, machinery, equipment, vessels, floors and walls. Other work production areas may 

be cleaned for a variety of reasons including, safety, operational effectiveness, and to 

remove product contamination. Many industrial solvents are purchased in bulk and used 

for other purposes such as paint thinner. 

There is only one previous federal action that conceins industrial cleaning operations. In 

1994, EPA issued an Alternative Control Techniques (1994 ACT) document for 

industrial cleaning solvents. 

4.2 Regulatory Background - State 

Georgia EPD implemented Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) "VOC ~missionsfiom Major 

Sources" [aka. Georgia Rule (tt)] to fidfill the VOC RACT requirements for the 1-hour 

ozone NAAQS. Georgia Rule (tt), a case-by-case RACT analysis, was implemented for 

any major source of VOCs not covered by another Georgia Rule. With the development 

of the 2006 CTG, more specific requirements for facilities that use industrial cleaning 

solvents are available; therefore, Georgia EPD has developed a new state rule category. 

This new rule is Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) or Georgia Rule (aaaa). 

4.3 Does the Existing Georgia 1-hour Ozone RACT fulfill the 8-hour Ozone 

RACT for this Industry Sector? 

A~plicability: Tables 4.3.1 specifies the existing VOC emission applicability thresholds 

for industries covered under this CTG: 

The applicability threshold for Georgia Rule (tt) has varied depending on the attainment 

designation of the Atlanta area. Currently it is set at 25 tons per year in the original 13 

nonattainment counties because of the Atlanta area's status as a severe ozone 

nonattainment area for the previous 1-hour standard [Section 182(b)(2)(C)]. When the 

nonattainment area was expanded for the 1997 8-hour standard with a marginal 

designation, the applicability threshold remained at 100 tons per year for those additional 

Table 4.3.1 VOC Emission Applicability Thresholds - Industrial Cleaning Solvents 

Atlanta Metro 

Area of 

Concern 

13-County 

7-County 

Georgia Rule (tt) 

Applicability 

Threshold 

VOC (tPY) 

PTE: 25 

PTE: 100 

2006 CTG 

Recommended 

Emission 

Threshold 

Actual: 15 

Ibslday 

Actual: 15 

lbslday 

New Georgia Rule (aaaa) 

Applicability Threshold 

VOC 

Actual: 15 lbslday 

Actual: 15 lbslday 
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seven counties that were previously attainment for the 1-hour standard. There are no 

known affected owners/operators subject to the new Georgia Rule (aaaa) for industrial 

cleaning solvents. Some industries with solvent cleaning operations may already be 

covered under an existing rule based on a current CTG with control approaches that are 

more specific to that particular industry. Because of this, the 2006 CTG recommends that 

these industries should be considered exempt. 

Emission Standards: The 2006 CTG recommends work practice standards for cleaning 

operations that include covering open containers and used applicators; minimizing air 

circulation around cleaning operations; properly disposing of used solvent and shop 

towels; and implementing equipment practices that minimize emissions (e.g., keeping 

parts cleaners covered, maintaining cleaning equipment to repair solvent leaks, etc.). 

In addition to work practice standards for cleaning processes, the 2006 CTG recommends 

a VOC content limit of fifty grams of VOC per liter (0.42 Iblgal) for cleaning materials 

used in certain cleaning operations unless en~issions are controlled by an emission control 

system with an overall control efficiency of eighty-five percent. These specific unit 

operations include 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. 

Alternatively, EPA recommends the inclusion of a composite vapor pressure limit of 

eight millimeters of mercury (8 mmHg) at twenty degrees Celsius, as a replacement for 

the 50gll VOC content limit. 

Compliance Methods: Facilities subject to the new Georgia Rule (aaaa) will be able to 

comply with the requirements of the rule by following the work practice standards 

spelled out in the iule and by meeting the VOC limitatiohs for cleaning materials. 

Facilities will have the option of meeting a composite vapor pressure limit or installing a 

control system with eighty-five percent control efficiency rather than meeting the VOC 

content limit for the cleaning materials. 

Procedures for Testing and Monitoring: Georgia EPD's PTM has been updated by 

adding new section 2.127 for this federal CTG. 

Conclusion: EPD has adopted the new Georgia Rule (aaaa) for the 20-county Atlanta 

ozone nonattainment area on January 25,2012, with a compliance date of January 1, 

2015. 

Beginning on or after January 1,2015, the rule will apply to facilities located in 20- 

county nonattaiiunent area at which actual emissions of volatile organic compounds from 

the use of organic solvents for cleaning operations equal or exceed 15 pounds per day. 

However, because the metro Atlanta area has attained the 1997 ozone NAAQS without 

this rule in place, if the area is re-designated attainment before January 1,2015, and these 

counties continue to maintain the standard, the new rule will no longer apply. In the 
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event that the 1997 ozone standard is violated in the specified nonattainment counties, the 

requirements will only be reinstated if they are determined to be a necessary measure to 

meet the requirements of the maintenance contingency plan. 
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5.0 FLAT WOOD PANELING 

5.1 Regulatoly Background - Federal 

Flat wood paneling products refer to decosative interior panels, exterior siding, and 

tileboard used in construction. Decorative interior panels are usually grooved, frequently 

embossed, and sometimes grain printed to resemble various wood species. The substrate 

can be hardboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard (MDF), or particleboard. 

Exterior siding may be made of solid wood, hardboard, or waferboard. Siding made of 

solid wood and hardboard is typically primed at the manufacturing facility and finished in 

the field, although some finishing may be performed during manufacturing on a limited 

basis. Field-applied coatings are not subject to this CTG. Tileboard is apremium interior 

wall paneling product made of hardboard that is used in high moisture areas of the home 

such as kitchens and bathrooms. 

There have been two Federal actions that apply to flat wood paneling prior to 2006. In 

June 1978, EPA issued a final CTG document (1978 CTG) for flat wood paneling 

coatings.7 In May of 2003, EPA promulgated a national emission standard covering the 

surface coating of wood building products including flat wood paneling, 40 CFR Part 63 

Subpart QQQQ -National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 

for the Prinfing and Publishing Industry. 

5.2 Regulatory Background - State 

Georgia EPD implemented Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) "VOC Emissions from 

Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling" [a.k.a. Georgia Rule (i)] to fulfill the VOC 

RACT requirements for the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. 

5.3 Does the Existing Georgia 1-hour Ozone RACT fulfill the 8-hour Ozone 

RACT for this Industry Sector? 

Auvlicabilitv: Tables 5.3.1 specifies the existing VOC emission applicability thresholds 

for industries covered under this CTG: 

I Metro 1 Applicability 1 Recommended I Recommendations I I Area of I Threshold I Emission I 1 

Concern VOC (tpy) Threshold" 

13-County Actual: 15 Actual: 15 lbsiday PTE: 10 tpy 

lbslday before controls Actual: 15 lbslday 

7-County PTE: 100 Actual: 15 Ibslday PTE: 10 tpy' 

before controls Actual: 15 Ibslday 

Revised Georgia Rule 

(jj) Applicability 

Threshold 

Actual: 15lbsIday before 

controls 

controls 

'Guideline Series. Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources -Volume VII: 

Factory Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling. Publication No. EPA-45012-78-032. US. EPA, June 

1978. 

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The 1978 CTG does not recommend an applicability threshold, however in EPA's Blue 

Book, flat wood paneling was listedas a source categoly for the recommended exemption 

level of 15 lbs per day of actual emissions. 

, There are no linown affected ownersloperators subject to the Georgia Rule (ii) for the 

surface coating of flat wood paneling in the nonattainment area. 

Emission Standards: The 2006 CTG recommends that all flat wood paneling facilities 

will need to implement a work practice plan to ensure that VOC emissions from 

manufacturing processes are minimized. These work practice standards should include 

storing all VOC-containing materials in closed containers, ensuring that mixing and 

storage containers used for VOC-containing materials are kept closed at all times except 

when depositing or removing these materials, minimizing spills of VOC-containing 

materials; and conveying VOC-containing materials from one location to another in 

closed containers or pipes. 

The 2006 CTG also recommends low-VOC materials for inks, coatings and adhesives in 

weight per volume of coating (lbslgal or g/l) with an equivalent emission limit, expressed 

in weight per volume of solids (lbslgallon of solids or gll of solids). 

Alternatively, the 2006 CTG recommends the option of add-on control equipment to 

meet an overall control efficiency of ninety percent. Table 5.3.2 compares the emission 

standards in the 2006 Federal CTG for flat wood paneling with those in existing Georgia 

Table 5.3.2 Comparison Of The 2006 Federal CTG VOC Emission Standards for Flat Wood 

Paneling with xis sting E 

Flat Wood Paneling 

Category 

Printed interior panels 

made of hardwood 

plywood, or thin 

particleboard 

Natural fmish hardwood 

plywood panels 

Class I1 finishes on 

hardboard panels 

Tileboard* 

Exterior siding 

We: Emission limits for tileboan 

ssion Standards in Georgia 

2006 Federal CTG 

2.1 lbs VOC per gallon, 

or 

2.9 lbs VOC per gallon of 

solids 

2.1 lbs VOC per gallon, 

or 

2.9 lbs VOC per gallon of 

solids 

2.1 lbs VOC per gallon, 

or 

2.9 lbs VOC per gallon of 

solids 

2.1 lbs VOC per gallon, 

or 

2.9 lbs VOC per gallon of 

solids 

2.1 Ibs VOC per gallon, 

3r 

2.9 lbs VOC per gallon of 

iolids 

~d exterior siding were not recomme 

:ule Cij) 

Existing Georgia Rule Uj) 

6 lbs VOC11000square ft 

(equivalent to 2.5 

Ibslgallons as per the CTG) 

12 lbs VOC/IOOOsquare fi 

(equivalent to 3.3 

Ibslgallons as per the CTG) 

10 lbs VOC/lOOOsquare ft 

(equivalent to 3.6 

Ibslgallons as per the CTG) 

No previous existing limit. 

No previous existing limit. 

:din the 1978 CTG. 

More 

Stringent 

Limitation? 

2006 CTG 

2006 CTG 

2006 CTG 

2006 CTG 

2006 CTG 
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Compliance Methods: Facilities subject to the updated Georgia Rule (ii) will be able to 

comply with the requirements of the ruleby following the work practice standards 

spelled out in the rule and by meeting the VOC limitations for cleaning materials. 

Facilities will have the option of meeting a solids equivalent limit or installing a control 

system with ninety percent control efficiency in order to meet the coating limits. 

Procedures for Testing and Monitoring: Georgia EPD's PTM has been updated by 

adding new Section 2.129 for this federal CTG. 

Conclusion: Georgia EPD adopted revisions to Georgia Rule (jj) for the 20-county 

Atlanta ozone nonattaimnent area on January 25,2012, with a compliance date of 

January 1,2015. 

Prior to January 1,2015, flat wood paneling facilities located in the original 13-county 

nonattainment area whose potential VOC emissions from these activities are greater than 

or equal to 15 pounds per day will be subject to the original requirements of this rule. 

The original requirements will also apply for these types of facilities with potential VOC 

emissions greater than 100 tons per year that are located in the seven additional 

nonattainment counties. 

Beginning on or after January 1,2015, the rule revisions instead, will apply to flat wood 

paneling facilities within the entire 20-county nonattainment area with actual VOC 

emissions equal to or greater than 15 pounds per day before controls. The current 

limitations will continue to apply to facilities in counties outside of the 20-county 

nonattainment area to facilities with potential VOC emissions greater than 100 tons per 

year. 

However, because the metro Atlanta area has attained the 1997 ozone NAAQS without 

these rules in place, if the area is re-designated attainment before January 1,2015, and 

those counties continue to maintain the standard, the revisions will no longer apply. In 

the event that the 1997 ozone standard is violated in the soecified nonattainment counties. 

the revised requirements will only be reinstated if they are determined to be a necessary 

measure to meet the requirements of the maintenance contingency plan. 
APPENDIX A 

RULE LANGUAGE 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION 

RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1 

The Rules of the Department of Natural Resources, Chapter 391-3-1, Air Quality Control are 

hereby amended, added to, repealed in part, revised, as hereinafter explicitly set forth in the 

attached amendments, additions, partial repeals, and revisions for specific rules, or such 

subdivisions thereof as may be indicated. 

[Note: Underlined text is proposed to be added. Lined-through text is proposed for 

deletion.] 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) "VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling," is 

being amended to read as follows: 

(jj) VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling. 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the emissions of VOC from surface 

coating of flat wood paneling to exceed: 

(i) 6.0 pounds per 1000 square feet of coated finished product from printed interior panels, 

regardless of the number of coats applied; 

(ii) 12.0 pounds per 1000 square feet of coated finished product from natural finish hardwood 

plywood panels, regardless of the number of coats applied; and 

(iii) 10.0 pounds per 1000 square feet of coated finished product from Class II finishes on 

hardboard panels, regardless of the number of coats applied. 

2. The emission limits in this stka3bwsubparagraph shall be achieved by: 

(i) the application of low solvent coating technology where the 24-hour of all coatings on a 

single coating line or operation meets the limits stated in ¶graph 1. of this sth&h 

subparagraph; averaging across lines is not allowed; or 

(ii) control equipment, including but not limited to incineration, carbon adsorption and 

condensation, with a capture system approved by the Director, provided that 90 percent of the 

nonmethane volatile organic compounds which enter the control equipment are recovered or 

destroyed, and that overall VOC emissions do not exceed the limits stated in subparagraph 1. of 

this stk&bwsubparagraph. 

(iii) control equipment demonstrated to have control efficiency equivalent to or greater or VOC 

emissions equal to or less than required in li) or (ii) of this ¶graph and approved by the 

Director. 

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3. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the emissions of VOC from the inks, 

coatings, and adhesives used by flat wood panelinq coatinq facilities to exceed: 

li) 2.1 lbs VOC per qallon (250 Grams per liter) of coating, excluding water, and exempt 

compounds, or 

lii) 2.9 lbs VOC per gallon (350 grams per liter) of solids. 

4. Averaging across lines for the VOC limits in subparagraph 3. is not permitted. 

5. Should product performance requirements or other needs dictate the use of hiqher VOC 

coatings, than those specified in subparagraph 3.; add-on control equipment with an overall 

control efficiency of 90% may be used as an alternative. 

6. Each owner or operator of a facility that manufactures flat wood panelinq shall comply with 

the following work practice standards: 

(i) store all VOC-containing materials in closed containers; 

(ii) ensure that mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containinq materials are kept 

closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials; 

(iii) minimize spills of VOC-containing materials: and 

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(iv) convey VOC-containina materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes. 

7. For the purpose of this sub~aragraph, the following definitions also apply: 

(i) "Class 11 hardboard paneling finish" means finishes which meet the specifications of 

Voluntary Product Standard PS-59-73 as approved by the American National Standards 

Institute. 

{ii) "Coatina application system" means all operations and equipment which applv, convev, and 

dry a surface coating, includinq, but not limited to, spray booths, flow coaters, conveyers, 

flashoff areas, air dryers and ovens. 

... (111) "Flat wood panelina" means both interior and exterior panels used in construction and 

typically include decorative interior panels, exterior sidina and tileboard. Flat wood panelinq 

includes hardboard, hardwood plywood, natural finish hardwood plywood panels, printed interior 

panels, thin particleboard and tileboard. 

liv) "Hardboard is a panel manufactured primarily from interfelted liqnocellulosic fibers which 

are consolidated under heat and pressure in a hot press. 

(v) "Hardwood plywood is plvwood whose surface layer is a veneer. 

[vi) "Natural finish hardwood plywood panels" means panels whose oriqinal grain pattern is 

enhanced bv essentially transparent finishes frequently supplemented by fillers and toners. 

(vii) "Thin particleboard is a manufactured board 114 inch or less in thickness made of 

individual wood particles which have been coated with a binder and formed into flat sheets by 

pressure. 

(viii) "Tileboard means paneling that has a colored waterproof surface coatinq. 

(ix) "Printed interior panels" means panels whose grain or natural surface is obscured by fillers 

and basecoats upon which a simulated grain or decorative pattern is printed. 

8. Applicability. Prior to January 1. 2015, the requirements of this subparaaraph (ii) shall apply 

to facilities at which the actual emissions of volatile orqanic compounds from the slirface coating 

of flat wood paneling equal or exceed 15 pounds per day and are located in Cherokee. Clayton, 

Cobb, Coweta. DeKalb. Douglas. Favette, Forsvth. Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry. Pauldina, and 

Rockdale Counties as follows: 

li) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparaqraphs I., 2.. and 7. 

9. Applicability. Prior to January 1. 2015, the requirements of this subparaqraph (ji) shall apply 

to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile organic compounds from the surface 

coatinq of flat wood paneling equal or exceed 100 tons per year and are located outside the 

counties of Cherokee. Clayton, Cobb, Coweta. DeKalb. Douqlas. Fayette, Forsvth, Fulton, 

Gwinnett, Henry. Pauldinq, and Rockdale Counties as follows: 

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(i) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparagraphs 1 ., 2., and 7. 

10. Applicability. On and after Januarv 1. 2015, the requirements of this subparagraph (ii) shall 

apply to facilities at which actual emissions of volatile organic compounds from the surface 

coating of flat wood paneling, before controls, equal or exceed 15 pounds per day (or 2.7 tons 

per 12-month rolling period) for facilities located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clavton, 

Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette. Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, 

Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton Counties as follows: 

(i) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparagraphs 3.. 4, 5.. 6., and 7. 

(ii) Any physical or operational changes that are necessary to comply with the provisions 

specified in s~ibparaqraphs 3.. 4., 5.. or 6. are subject to the compliance schedule specified in 

subparaqraph 13. 

11. Applicability. On and after January 1, 201 5, the requirements of this subparagraph (ii) shall 

apply to facilities at which potential emissions of volatile organic compounds from the surface 

coatina of flat wood paneling equal or exceed 100 tons per year and are located outside of 

counties of Barrow. Bartow. Carroll. Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb. Coweta. DeKalb. Douqlas, 

Favette. Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall. Henry, Newton, Paulding. Rockdale, Spaldina, and 

Walton Counties as follows: 

(i) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparagraphs I., 2.. and 7. 

12. Applicabilitv. The reauirements of subparaqraphs 10. and 11. will no lonaer be applicable 

by the compliance deadlines if the counties specified in those subparagraphs are re-desiqnated 

to attainment for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone prior to January 1, 

2015 and such counties continue to maintain that Standard thereafter. Instead, the provisions 

of subparaaraphs 8. and 9. will continue to apply on and after Januarv I, 2015. In the event the 

1997 National Ambient Air Qualitv Standard for ozone is violated in the specified counties, the 

requirements of subparaqraphs 10. and 11. will onlv be reinstated if the Director determines that 

the measure is necessary to meet the reauirements of the contingency plan. 

13. Compliance Schedule: 

(i) An application for a permit to construct and operate volatile organic compound emission 

control systems andlor modifications of process andlor coatinqs used must be submitted to the 

Division no later than Julv 1, 2014. 

(ii) On-site of construction of emission control systems andlor modification of process or 

coatinqs must be completed by November 1, 2014. 

(iii) Full compliance with the applicable re~uirements specified in subparagraph 10.(i) must be 

completed before Januarv 1, 2015. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) "VOC Emissions from Graphic Arts Systems," is being amended 

to read as follows: 

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(mm) VOC Emissions from Graphic Arts Systems., 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of a packaging rotogravure, 

publication rotogravure or flexographic printing facility unless: 

(i) For packaging rotogravure and flexographic printing, the VOC content ofany ink or coating 

as applied is equal to or less than one of the following: 

(1) 25 percent by volume of the volatile content of the coating or ink; or 

(11) 40 percent by volume of the coating or ink, minus water; or 

(Ill) 0.5 pounds of VOC per pound of coating solids. 

(ii) For publication rotogravure printing, the VOC content of any ink or coating as applied is 

equal to or less than one of the following: 

(1) 25 percent by volume of the volatile content of the coating or ink; or 

(11) 40 percent by volume of the coating or ink, minus water. 

2. As an alternative to compliance with the limits in subparagraph I., an owner or operator of a 

packaging rotogravure, publication rotogravure or flexographic printing facility may comply with 

the requirements of this subparagraph e&se&w by: 

(i) Averaging on a 24-hour weighted basis the VOC content of all inks and coatings, as applied, 

on a single printing line, where the average does not exceed the limits in subparagraph 1.; 

averaging across lines is not allowed; or 

(ii) Installing and operating volatile organic compound emission reduction equipment having at 

least 90.0 percent reduction efficiency, and a capture system approved by the Director. 

ekek 

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3. If, as an alternative to compliance with the limits in subparagraph l.(i), volatile orqanic 

compound emission reduction equipment is installed and operated at a flexible packaging 

plintina facility to comply with subparagraph 2.(ii) it shall have an overall VOC control efficiency 

that is equal to or areater than the percentaae specified in the following subparagraphs (i) 

throuqh (iv). 

(i) 65 percent for a press that was first installed prior to March 14. 1995, and that is controlled 

by an add-on air pollution control device whose first installation date was prior to February 19, 

2012; 

lii) 70 percent for a press that was first installed prior to March 14, 1995, and that is controlled 

bv an add-on air pollution control device whose first installation date was on or after February 

{iii) 75 percent for a press that was first installed on or after to March 14, 1995, and that is 

controlled bv an add-on air pollution control device whose first installation date was prior to 

Februarv 19, 2012: and 

(iv) 80 percent for a press that was first installed on or after March 14, 1995, and that is 

controlled by an add-on air pollution control device whose first installation date was on or after 

Februarv 19,2012. 

4. Each owner or operator of a facilitv that prints flexible packaqinq shall comdv with the 

following housekeeping requirements for any affected cleaninq operation: 

li) store all VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers; 

(ii) ensure that storaae containers used for VOC-containinq cleaning materials are kept closed 

at all times except when depositing or removina these materials; 

(iii) minimize spills of VOC-containina cleaning materials; 

(iv) convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers 

or pipes; and 

(v) minimize VOC emissions from cleaninq of application, stora~e, mixing, and conveying 

equipment by ensurinq that equipment cleaninq is performed without atomizing the cleaning 

solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers. 

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5. For the purpose of this subparagraph, the following definitions shall apply: 

li) "Cleaning" for flexible packa~in~ printing means cleaning of a press, press parts, or removing 

dried ink from areas around a press. It do-es not include cleaninq electronic components of a 

press, cleanina in-press or post-press operations or the use of ianitorial supplies to clean areas 

around a press. 

lii) "Flexible packaqina printinq" refers to printing upon any packaqe or part of a package the 

shape of which can be readilv changed. Flexible packaqing includes, but is not limited to. baqs, 

pouches, liners, and wraps utilizinq paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, metalized or coated paper 

or film, or any combination of these materials. 

(iii) "Flexographic printing" means the application of words, designs and pictures to a substrate 

by means of a roll printinq technique in which the pattern to be applied is raised above the 

printing roll and the image carrier is made of rubber or other elastomeric materials. 

(iv) "Packaging rotogravure printing" means rotogravure printing upon paper, paperboard. metal 

foil, plastic film, and other substrates, which are in subsequent operations, formed into 

packaqina products and labels for articles to be sold. 

(v) "Publication rotoqravure printing" means rotoqravure printina upon paper which is 

subsequentlv formed into books, magazines, cataloaues, brochures, directories, newspaper 

supplements, and other types of printed materials. 

{vi) "Rotogravure printing" means the application of words, designs and pictures to a substrate 

bv means of a roll printing technique which involves intaglio or recessed image areas in the form 

of cells. 

ivii) "Roll printina" means the application of words, designs and pictures to a substrate usually 

bv means of a series of hard rubber or steel rolls each with only partial coveraae. 

6. Applicabilitv. Prior to January 1. 201 5, the requirements of this subparaqraph (mm) shall 

apply to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile oraanic compounds from packaqing 

rotoqravure, publication rotogravure, and flexographic printing equal or exceed 25 tons per year 

and are located in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas. Favette. Forsvth, 

Fulton. Gwinnett, Henrv. Pauldinq, and Rockdale Counties as follows: 

(i) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparaaraphs 1.. 2.. and 5. 

7. Applicability. Prioi to Januarv 1, 2015, the requirements of this subparaqraph (mm) shall 

apply to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile orqanic compounds from packaqing 

rotoqravure, publication rotogravure, and flexoqraphic printinq equal or exceed 100 tons per 

year and are located outside the counties of Cherokee. Clayton, Cobb. Coweta. DeKalb. 

Douqlas. Fayette. Forsyth. Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Pauldinq, and Rockdale Counties as 

follows: 

(i) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparagraphs I., 2.. and 5. 

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8. Applicability. On and after January 1, 2015, the requirements of this subparaqraph (mm) 

shall apply to facilities at which actual emissions of volatile organic compounds from flexible 

package printinq, before controls, equal or exceed 15 pounds per day (or 2.7 tons per 12-month 

rolling period) for facilities located in Barrow, Bartow. Carroll. Cherokee, Clavton. Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb. Douqlas. Fayette. Forsvth. Fulton, Gwinnett. Hall, Henry, Newton. Paulding. Rockdale, 

Spalding, and Walton Counties as follows: 

i Individual presses that have potential emissions of volatile oraanic compounds from flexible 

package printinq that equal or exceed 25 tons per vear shall comply with the provisions of 

subparagraphs l.(i). 2, and 3. 

lii) Individual presses that have potential emissions of volatile orqanic compounds from flexible 

package printinq that do not equal or exceed 25 tons per year shall comply with the provisions 

of subparaqraphs l.(i) and 2. 

liii) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparaqraphs 4., 5.. and 14. 

(iv) Anv physical or operational changes that are necessarv to comply with the provisions 

specified in subparaqraph 84) or (iii) are subject to the com~liance schedule specified in 

subparagraph 13. 

9. Applicability. On and after Januarv 1. 2015, the requirements of this subparagraph (mm) shall 

apply to facilities at which potential emissions of volatile oraanic compounds from packaging 

rotoqravure, publication rotogravure, and flexographic printinq e~uals or exceeds 25 tons per 

year but at which the actual emissions of volatile oraanic compounds from flexible packaae 

printing, before controls, is less than 15 pounds per dav (or 2.7 tons per 12-month rollina period) 

and are located in Cherokee. Clavton, Cobb, Coweta. DeKalb, Douqlas. Favette, Forsvth, 

Fulton. Gwinnett, Henry. Paulding, and Rockdale Counties as follows: 

li) All applicable facilities shall complv with the provisions of subparagraphs 1.. 2., and 5. 

10. Applicabilitv. On and after January 1 2015. the requirements of this subparaqraph (mm) 

shall apply to facilities at which potential emissions of volatile orqanic compounds from 

packaging rotoaravure, publication rotogravure, and flexoaraphic printinq equal or exceeds 100 

tons per year but at which the actual emissions of volatile oraanic compounds from flexible 

package printinq, before controls, is less than 15 pounds per day (or 2.7 tons per 12-month 

rolling period) and are located Barrow, Bartow. Carroll. Hall, Newton. Spaldina, and Walton 

Counties as follows: 

li) All applicable facilities shall comply with the provisions of subparagraphs 1.. 2., and 5. 

11. Applicability. On and after January 1, 2015, the requirements of this subparagraph (mm) -- 

shall applv to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile organic compounds from 

packaging rotoqravure, publication rotoqravure, and flexible package printing equal or exceed 

100 tons per year and are located outside of counties of Barrow. Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, 

Clayton. Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas. Favette. Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry. 

Newton. Pauldinq, Rockdale. Spaldina, and Walton Counties as follows: 

0) All applicable facilities shall complv with the provisions of subparagraphs 1.. 2.. and 5. 

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12. Applicability: The requirements of subparaaraphs 8., 9.,, lo., and 11. will no longer be 

applicable bv the compliance deadlines if the counties specified in those subparagraphs are redesignated to attainment for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone prior to 

January 1. 2015 and such counties continue to maintain that Standard thereafter. Instead, the 

provisions of subparagraphs 6. and 7. will continue to apply on and after Januarv 1, 2015. In 

the event the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is violated in the specified 

counties, the requirements of subparaaraphs 8.. 9., lo., and 11. will only be reinstated if the 

Director determines that the measure is necessary to meet the requirements of the contingency 

Dlan. 

13. Compliance schedule: 

li) An application for a permit to construct and operate volatile oraanic compound emission 

control systems and/or modifications of process andlor coatings used must be submitted to the 

Division no later than July 1, 2014. 

(ii) On-site of construction of emission control systems andlor modification of process or 

coatinas must be completed by November 1, 2014. 

(iii) Full compliance with the applicable requirements specified in subparagraph 84) and (iii) 

must be completed before Januarv 1, 201 5. 

14. Compliance determinations for inks shall treat volatile compounds not defined as VOCs as 

water for the purposes of calculatinq the "percent-by-volume-or-more of water" and the "less 

water" parts of the ink composition. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ddd) "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended by 

changing the name of the rule to "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography and Letterpress" and 

revising it to read as follows: 

(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography and Letterpress. 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of any offset lithography 

printing facility unless: 

(i) Offset presses utilize fountain solutions containing 8 percent or less by volume VOCs; and 

(ii) The owner or operator installs and operates a VOC emission reduction system for all 

heatset offset printing operations approved by the Director to have at least a 90 percent 

reduction efficiency and a capture system approved by the Director, or an equivalent VOC 

emission rate. 

2. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of any sheet-fed offset 

lithographv printing facility unless the VOC content of the on-press (as-applied) fountain solution 

- is: 

(i) 5.0 percent alcohol or less (by weight); or 

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(ii) 8.5 percent alcohol or less (bv weight) and the fountain solution is refrigerated to below 60°F 

(1 5.5 OC); or 

(iii) 5 percent alcohol substitute or less (bv weiaht) and no alcohol in the fountain solution. 

3. Sheet-fed offset lithoaraphv presses with a sheet size of 1 I inches bv 17 inches or smaller, 

and presses with a total fountain solution reservoir of less than 1 gallon are exempt. 

4. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of anv cold-set web-fed offset 

lithographv printinq facility unless the VOC content of the on-press (as applied) fountain solution 

is 5 percent alcohol substitute or less (bv weight) and no alcohol in the fountain solution. 

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5. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of any heatset web-fed offset 

lithography printing facility unless the VOC content of the on-press (as-applied) fountain 

solutions is: 

li) 1.6 percent alcohol or less (by weiaht); or. 

lii) 3.0 percent alcohol or less (by weight) and the fountain solution is refrigerated to below 60°F 

115.5°C); or 

(iii) 5.0 percent alcohol substitute or less (by weight) and no alcohol in the fountain solution. 

6. For heatset web-fed offset lithoqraphic and letterpress printina presses, the owner or 

operator shall install and operate a VOC emission reduction svstem for all dryers with a 

potential to emit greater than or equal to 25 tons of VOC emissions per year prior to controls. 

li) Control devices with an initial installation date on or before Januarv 1. 2015, shall be 

approved bv the Director to have at least a 90 percent reduction efficiencv and a capture 

system approved by the Director. 

lii) Control devices with an initial installation date after Januarv 1. 2015, shall be approved by 

the Director to have at least a 95 percent reduction efficiencv and a capture system approved 

bv the Director. 

(iii) For situations where the inlet concentration is so low that 90 or 95 percent efficiencv cannot 

be achieved, an outlet concentration of 20 ppmv as hexane on a drv basis may be used as an 

alternative. 

(iv) Heatset presses used for book printing and heatset presses with a maximum web width of 

22 inches or less are exempt from the requirements in of subparaqraph 6.(i) through (iii). 

lv) The following materials are exempt from the requirements of subparaqraph 64) through Mi): 

11) sheet-fed or coldset web-fed inks; 

Ill) sheet-fed or coldset web-fed varnishes; and 

(Ill) waterborne coatings or radiation (ultra-violet light or electron beam) cured materials used 

on offset lithographic or letterpress presses. 

7. All cleaners used for blanket washing, roller washing, plate cleaners, impression cylinder 

cleaners, rubber reiuvenators and other cleaners used for cleaning a press, press parts, or to 

remove dried ink from areas around a press shall have a VOC composite vapor pressure less 

than 10 mm Ha at 20°Celsius or contain less than 70 weight percent VOC. For those tasks that 

cannot b'carriedz~t with low VOC composite vapor pressure cleaning materrals or reduced 

VOC content cleaning matenals. 110 gal,ons per year of cleanincl materials that do not meet the 

requirements of this subsection may be used. 

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8. All cleaninq materials and used shop towels are to be kept in closed containers. 

9. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall applv: 

li) "Cleaning Materials" means the materials used to remove excess printing inks, oils, 

and residual paper from press equipment. These materials are tvpicallv mixtures of 

Ganic (oftenpetroleum-based) solvents. 

(ii) "Fountain Solution" means the mixture of water and additional ingredients such as etchant, 

gum arabic and dampening aid which coats the non-imaqe areas of the printinq plate. 

(iii) "Letterpress printinqL means a printing process in which the iniaqe area is raised relative to 

the non-image area and the past ink is transferred to the substrate directlv from the image 

surface. 

(iv) "Lithographic printing" means a printinq process where the imaqe and the non-image areas 

are chemically differentiated: the image area is oil receptive and non-image area is water 

receptive. 

(v) "Offset lithoqraphy printing" means a printinq process that transfers the ink film from the 

lithoqraphic plate to an intermediarv surface (blanket) which then transfers the ink film to the 

substrate. 

(vi) "Sheet-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate iscut into sheets before beinq 

printed. 

{vii) "Web-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate is supplied to the press in the form 

10. Applicabil:tv. Prior to January 1, 2015, the requirements of this subparaqraph (ddd) shall 

applv to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile organic compounds from offset 

lithographv printinq equal or exceed 25 tons per year and are located in Cherokee, Clayton. 

Cobb. Coweta. DeKalb, Douglas, Favette. Forsvth. Fulton, Gwhnett. Henrv, Paulding, and 

Rockdale Counties as follows: 

(i) All applicable facilities shall complv with the provisions of subparagraphs 1. and 9. 

11. Applicability. Prior to January 1. 2015, the reauirements of this subparagraph (ddd) shall 

applv to facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile orqanic compounds from offset 

lithoaraphv printinq equal or exceed 100 tons per year and are located in Barrow. Bartow, 

Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spaldina, and Walton Counties as follows: 

li) All applicable facilities shall complv with the provisions of subparagraphs I. and 9. 

12. Applicability. Prior to Januarv 1. 2015, all letterpress printing operations are subject to the 

applicabilit~ and control requirements of sirbparaqraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt). 

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13. Applicability. On and after January 1, 2015. the requirements of this subparagraph (ddd) 

shall apply to facilities at which actual emissions of volatile organic compounds from offset 

lithoqraphic printing and letter press printinq, before controls, equal or exceed 15 pounds per 

dav (or 2.7 tons per 12-month rolling period) for facilities located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas. Favette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, 

Henry, .Newton. Pauldinq, Rockdale, Spaldina, and Walton Counties as follows: 

(i) 1ndiv;dual heatset web offset lithoqraphic printina presses and individual heatset web 

letterpress printinq presses that have potential emissions of volatile organic compounds from 

the dryer, prior to controls, that equal or exceed 25 tons per vear shall comply with the 

provisions of subparaqraph 6; 

(ii) Individual heatset web offset lithoqraphic printinq presses that have potential emissions of 

volatile organic compounds from the dryer, prior to controls, that do not equal or exceed 25 tons 

per vear and are located at facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile orqanic 

compounds from offset lithography printinq equal or exceed 25 tons per year in Cherokee, 

Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb. Douglas, Fayette, Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett. Henrv. Pauldinq, 

and Rockdale Counties shall comply with the provisions of subparagraph l.(ii); 

(iii) Individual heatset web offset lithographic printing presses that have potential emissions of 

volatile organic compounds from the dryer, prior to controls, that do not equal or exceed 25 tons 

per vear and are located at facilities at which the potential emissions of volatile organic 

compounds from offset lithoqraphy printinq equal or exceed 100 tons per vear in Barrow, 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall. Newton, Spaldinq, and Walton Counties shall complv with the provisions 

of subparagraph I .(ii), 

{iv) All applicable facilities shall complv with the provisions of subparagraphs 2.. 3., 4.. 5., 7.. 8., 

(v) Any physical or operational chanaes that are necessarv to complv with the provisions 

specified in subparagraphs 13.(i) or (iv) are subiect to the compliance schedule specified in 

subparaqraph 15. 

14. Applicability: The requirements of subparagraph 13. will no longer be applicable by the 

compliance deadlines if the counties specified in those subparaqraphs are re-designated to 

attainment for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone prior to January 1. 

2015 and such counties continue to maintain that Standard thereafter. Instead, the provisions 

of subparagraphs lo., I?., and 12. will continue to apply on and after January 1, 2015. In the 

event the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is violated in the specified 

counties, the requirements of subparagraph 13. will only be reinstated if the Director determines 

that the measure is necessarv to meet the requirements of the continaencv plan. 

15. Compliance Schedule: 

(i) An application for a permit to construct and operate volatile organic compound emission 

control systems andlor modifications of process andlor coatings used must be submitted to the 

Division no later than Julv 1, 2014. 

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lii) On-site of construction of emission control systems and/or modification of process or 

coatings must be completed by November I. 2014. 

liii) Full compliance with the applicable requirements specified in subparagraphs 13.(i) and (iv) 

must be completed before January 1, 2015. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) "lndustrial Cleaning Solvents," is being added to read as follows: 

Jaaaa) lndustrial Cleaning Solvents. 

1. No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit the use of orqanic solvents for cleaning 

operations such as mixing vessels (tanks), spray booths, parts drums or for other cleaning 

activities performed for the removal of material from substrate includinq actions such as wiping, 

flushing or spraying, unless the following requirements for control of emissions of the volatile 

organic compounds are satisfied: 

(i) All containers used for organic solvent-related materials are kept closed at all times except 

when depositina or removing these materials; 

lii) All organic cleaninq solvents and used solvent-related materials includinq shop towels shall 

be stored in closed containers; 

(iii) Air circulation around cleaning-related operations and waste materials shall be minimized; 

{iv) All used solvent materials and shop towels shall be disposed of in a manner that minimizes 

emissions (e.g.. movinq these items from one location to another in closed containers or pipes); 

(v.) Equipment shall be maintained in such a way that minimizes emissions (e.q., keeping parts 

cleaners covered, maintaining cleaning equipment to repair solvent leaks, etc.). 

2. No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit volatile organic compound emissions from 

each cleaning process, spray gun cleaning, spray booth cleaning, large manufactured 

components cleaning, parts cleaninq, equipment cleaninq, line cleaninq, floor cleaninq, tank 

cleaninq or small manufactured components cleaninq to exceed 0.42 lbs of VOC per qallon (50 

plliter) of cleaning material unless the cleaning operation is equipped with an emission control 

system with an overall control efficiency of at least 85 percent. Alternatively, a VOC composite 

vapor pressure limit of 8 millimeters of mercury (mmHa) at 20' Celsius may be used as a 

replacement limit for VOC content limit. 

3. The requirements of this subparaaraph shall not apply to any cleaning operations in 

categories sub~ecto other more specific VOC requirements contained in other subparagraphs 

of this Rule. The requirements of this subparaaraph shall not apply to cleaners used for low 

temperature (below 40°F) applications, or the use of ianitorial cleaners as relating to cleaning 

offices, bathrooms or other similar areas. 

4. For the purpose of this subparagraph, the following definition shall apply: 

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(i) "Industrial cleanina solvents" means a variety of products that are used to remove 

contaminants such as adhesives, inks, paint, dirt, soil, oil, and grease from parts, products. 

tools, machinery, equipment, vessels, floors, walls, and other production related work areas for 

a variety of reasons including safety, operab:lity, and to avoid product contamination. 

5. ~pplicabilitv: On and after Januarv 1, 2015, the reauirements of this Subparagraph (aaaa) 

shall apply to facilities at which actual emissions of volatile~rganic compounds from the use of 

organic solvents for cleaning operations equal or exceed 15 pounds per dav for facilities located 

in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton. Cobb. Coweta, DeKalb. Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsvth. Fulton. Gwinnett, Hall, Henrv. Newton, Pauldinq. Rockdale. Spaldinq, and Walton 

counties. Any physical or operational chanqes that are necessary to comply with the provisions 

specified in this Subparagraph (aaaa) are suoject to the compliance schedule specified in 

Subparagraph 7. Prior to January 1, 2015, such facilities shall comply with the provisions of 

Subparagraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt), if applicable. 

6. Applicabilitv: The requirements of this Subparagraph (aaaa) will no longer be applicable by 

the compliance deadlines if the counties specified in subparagraph 5. are re-desiclnated to 

attainment for the 1997 National Ambient Air Qualitv Standard for ozone prior to January 1. 

2015. In the event the 1997 National Ambient Air Qualitv Standard for ozone is violated in the 

specified counties, the requirements of this Subparagraph (aaaa) will only be reinstated if the 

Director determines that the measure is necessary to meet the requirements of the continaency 

Plan. 

7. Compliance Schedule: 

li) An application for a permit to construct and operate volatile organic compound emission 

control systems and/or modifications of process andlor coatinps used must be submitted to the 

Division no later than July 1, 2014. 

(ii) On-site construction of emission control systems andlor modification of process or coatings 

must be completed by November 1, 2014. 

(iii) Full compliance with the applicable requirements specified this Subparagraph (aaaa) must 

be completed before January 1, 2015. 

Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et seq., as amended. 

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APPENDIX B 

REVISIONS TO GEORGIA'S 

PROCEDURES FOR TESTINGAND MONITORING SOURCES OFAIR 

POLLUTANTS 
[Note: The following changes were finalized 

October I, 20 I I. The underlined text is shown 

for illustra five purposed only for comparison to 

previous version of the document] 

Al LLUTANTS 

[REVISED: October I, 201 I] 
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Introduction 

PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 1 .I - Applicability 

1.2 - Performance and Compliance Testing 

1.3 - Compliance with Standards and Maintenance Requirements 

1.4 - Monitoring Requirements 

1.5 - Notification and Record Keeping 

1.6 - Incorporations by Reference 

1.7 - General Control Device Requirements 

1.8 - Required Overall Emissions Reduction Efficiency 

1.9 - General Notification and Reporting Requirements 

PART 11: SOURCE CATEGORIES 

Section 2.1 - Fuel Burning Equipment 

2.lb - Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (Constructed after June 19, 

1984) 

2.lc - Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (NSPS) 

2.2 - Incinerators 

2.2b - Municipal Waste Combustors 

2.3 - Portland Cement Plants 

2.4 - Nitric Acid Plants 

2.5 - Sulfuric Acid Plants 

2.6 - Asphalt Concrete Plants 

2.7 - ~&roleum Refineries 

2.8 - Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and External Floating Roof Tanks 

2.8a - Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids (Constructed after May 18, 1978) 

2.86 - Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels--After 

July 23, 1984) 
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2.9 - Secondary Lead Smelters 

2.10 - Secondary Brass and Bronze Ingot Production Plants 

2.11 - lron and Steel Plants 

2.11a - lron and Steel Plants (Secondary Emissions) 

2.12 - Sewage Treatment Plants 

2.13 - Primary Copper Smelters 

2.14 - Primary Zinc Smelters 

2.15 - Primary Lead Smelters 

2.16 - New Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants 

2.22 - Coal Preparation Plants 

2.23 - Ferroalloy Production Facilities 

2.24 - Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces 

2.24a - Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels 

(Constructed after August 7, 1983) 

- Metallurgical Melting - Cupola Furnaces 

- Existing Kraft Pulp Mills 

- New Kraft Pulp Mills 

- Glass Manufacturing Plants 

- Grain Elevators 

- Surface Coating of Metal Furniture 

- Stationary Gas Turbines 

- Lime Manufacturing Plants 

- Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing Plants 

- New Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Surface Coating Operations 

- New Bulk Gasoline Terminals 

- Paper Coating (All Sources) 

- Graphic Arts Industry: Publication Rotogravure Printing (NSPS Sources) 
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2.45 - Graphic Arts Industry: All Sources 

- Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label Surface Coating Operations (NSPS Sources) 

- Metal Coil Coating 

- Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Plants 

- Equipment Leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry 

- Industrial Surface Coating of Large Appliances 

- Beverage Can Coating 

- Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts 

- Wire Coating 

- Rubber Tire Manufacturing lndustry (NSPS Sources) 

- Paper Coating Operations 

- Industrial Cleanine Solvents 

- Flexible Vinyl and Urethane Coating and Printing 

- Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries 

- Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) -Air Oxidation Unit Processes 

- Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) - Distillation Operations 

- Non-Metallic Mineral Processing Plants 

- Wool Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturing Plants 

- Surface Coating of Plastic Parts for Business Machines 

- Calciners and Dryers in Mineral industries 

- Visible Emissions 

- Granular and Mixed Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants 

- Normal Superphosphate Facilities 

- Kaolin and Fuller's Earth Manufacturing Processes 

- Cotton Gins 

- General Manufacturing Processes 
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2.105 - Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer Processes 

2.106 - Ammonium Sulfate Processes 

2.107 - Metallic Mineral Processing Plants 

2.108 - Synthetic Fiber Production Facilities 

2.109 - Fabric and Vinyl Coating (All Sources) 

2.1 10 - Gasoline Transport Vehicles 

2.11 1 - Major Stationary Sources of VOC 

2.1 12 - Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Surface Coating Operations (All Sources) 

2.1 13 - Flat Wood Paneling 

2.114 - Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 

2.115 - Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I1 

2.116 - Electric Utility Steam Generation Units 

2.117 - HospitallMedicalllnfectious Waste Incinerators (Constructed Before June 20, 1996) 

2.1 18 - Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities 

2.119 - Fuel Burning Equipment 

2.120 - Stationary Gas Turbines and Stationary Engines used to Generate Electricity 

2.121 - Large Stationary Gas Turbines 

2.122 - Commercial and lndustrial Solid Waste Incineration (Constructed before November 30, 

1999) 

2.123 - VOC Emissions from Extruded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing Utilizing an Injected 

Blowing Agent 

2.124 - Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 

2.125 - Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Plants 

2.126 - Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Plastic Parts and Products 

2.127 - Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives 

2.128 - Surface Coating of Pleasure Craft 

2.129 - VOC Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing 
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PART Ill: HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS 

Section 3.0 - General Provisions 

3.1 - Asbestos 

3.2 - Beryllium 

3.4 - Mercury 

3.5 - Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyc Chloride, and Polyvinyl Chloride PLants 

3.21 - Equipment Leaks (Fugitive Emission Sources) 

3.27 - Benzene Transfer Operations 

PART IV: APPENDICES 

Appendix A - Part I - Test Methods: 

Method 1 - Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources 

Method 1A - Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources with Small Stacks or Ducts 

Method 2 - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate (Type S Pitot Tube) 

Method 2A - Direct Measurement of Gas Volume Through Pipes and Small Ducts 

Method 28 - Determination of Exhaust Gas Volume Flow Rate from Gasoline Vapor Incinerators 

Method 2C - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate in Small Stacks or Ducts 

(Standard Pitot Tube) 

Method 2D - Measurement of Gas Volumetric Flow Rates in Small Pipes and Ducts 

Method 2E - Determination of Landfill Gas Production Flow Rate 

Method 2F - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity And Volumetric Flow Rate With Three-Dimensional 

Probes 

Method 2G - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate With Two-Dimensional 

Probes 

Method 2H - Determination of Stack Gas Velocity Taking Into Account Velocity Decay Near the Stack 

Wall 

Method 3 - Gas Analysis for the Determination of Dry Molecular Weight 

Method 3A - Determination of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in Emissions from Stationary 

Sources [Instrumental Analyzer Procedure] 
Method 3B 

Method 3C 

Method 4 

Method 5 

Method 5A 

Method 5D 

Method 5E 

Method 5F 

Method 5T 

Method 6 

Method 6A 

Method 68 

Method 6C 

Method 7 

Method 7A 

Method 7B 

Method 7C 

Method 7D 

Method 7E 

Method 8 

Method 9 

Method 10 

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- Gas Analysis for the Determination of Emission Rate Correction Factor or Excess Air 

- Determination of Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, and Oxygen from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Moisture Content in Stack Gases 

- Determination of Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Particulate Emissions from the Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing 

Industry 

- Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions from Positive Pressure Fabric Filters 

- Determination of Particulate Emissions from the Wool Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturing 

Industry 

- Determination of Nonsulfate Particulate Matter from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources - Total Dry and Wet Catch 

Method 

- Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Sulfur Dioxide, Moisture, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuel 

Combustion Sources 

- Determination of Sulfur Dioxide and Carbon Dioxide Daily Average Emissions from Fossil 

Fuel Combustion Sources 

- Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (Instrumental Analyzer 

Procedure) 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (Ion Chromatography) 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (Ultraviolet 

Spectrophotometry) 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (AlkalinePermanganatellon Colorimetric Method) 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Stationary Sources (AlkalinePermanganatellon Chromatographic Method) 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Stationary Sources (Instrumental 

Analyzer Procedure) 

- Determination of Sulfuric Acid Mist and Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Visual Determination of the Opacity of Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Stationary Sources 
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Method 10A 

Method 10B 

Method 11 

Method 12 

Method 13A 

Method 13B 

Method 14 

Method 15 

Method 15A 

Method 16 

Method 16A 

Method 168 

Method 16C 

Method 17 

Method 18 

Method 19 

Method 20 

Method 21 

Method 22 

- Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions in Certifying Continuous Emission Monitoring 

Systems at Petroleum Refineries 

- Determination of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Hydrogen Sulfide Content of Fuel Gas Streams in Petroleum Refineries 

- Determination of Inorganic Lead Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Total Fluoride Emissions from Stationary Sources - SPADNS Zirconium 

Lake Method 

- Determination of Total Fluoride Emissions from Stationary Sources - Specific Ion Electrode 

Method 

- Determination of Fluoride Emissions from Potroom Roof Monitors for Primary Aluminum 

Plants 

- Determination of Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbonyl Sulfide, and Carbon Disulfide Emissions from 

Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions from Sulfur Recovery Plants in Petroleum 

Refineries 

- Semicontinuous Determination of Sulfur Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions from Stationary Sources (Impinger 

Technique) 

- Determination of Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions from Stationary Sources (Instrumental 

Analyzer Procedure) 

- Determination of Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources (In-Stack Filtration 

Method) 

- Measurement of Gaseous Organic Compound Emissions by Gas Chromatography 

- Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Removal Efficiency and Particulate Matter, Sulfur 

Dioxide, and Nitrogen Oxides Emission Rates 

- Determination of Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, and Oxygen Emissions from Stationary 

Gas Turbines 

- Determination of Votatile Organic Compounds Leaks 

- Visual Determination of Fugitive Emissions from Material Sources and Smoke Emissions 

from Flares 
Method 23 

Method 24 

Method 24A 

Method 25 

Method 25A 

Method 25B 

Method 25C 

Method 25D 

Method 25E 

Method 26 

Method 26A 

Method 27 

Method 29 

Method 30A 

Method 308 

Method 101 

Method 101A 

Method 102 

Method 103 

Method I04 

Method 105 

Method 106 

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- Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans 

from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids, and 

Weight Solids of Surface Coatings 

- Determination of Volatile Matter Content and Density of Printing Inks and Related 

Coatings 

- Determination of Total Gaseous Nonmethane Organic Emissions as Carbon 

- Determination of Total Gaseous Organic Concentration Using a Flame Ionization Analyzer 

- Determination of Total Gaseous Organic Concentration Using a Nondispersive Infrared 

Analyzer 

- Determination of Nonmethane Organic Compounds (NMOC) in MSW Landfill Gases 

- Determination of the Volatile Organic Concentration of Waste Samples 

- Determination of Vapor Phase Organic Concentration in Waste Samples 

- Determination of Hydrogen Chloride Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Hydrogen Halide and Halogen Emissions from Stationary Sources - 

lsokinetic Method 

- Determination of Vapor Tightness of Gasoline Delivery Tank Using Pressure-Vacuum Test 

- Determination of Metals Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Total Vapor Phase Mercury Emissions From Stationary Sources 

(Instrumental Analyzer Procedure) 

- Determination of Total Vapor Phase Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Combustion 

Sources Using Carbon Sorbent Traps 

- Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Chlor-Alkali Plants-Air 

Streams 

- Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Chlor-Alkali PlantsHydrogen Streams 

- Beryllium Screening Method 

- Determination of Beryllium Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Mercury in Wastewater Treatment Plant Sewage Sludge 

- Determination of Vinyl Chloride from Stationary Sources 
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Method 107 - Determination of Vinyl Chloride Content of Process Stream Samples 

Method 107A - Determination of Vinyl Chloride Content of Solvents, Resin-Solvent Solution, Polyvinyl 

Chloride Resin, Resin Slurry, Wet Resin, and Latex Samples 

Method 108 - Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Arsenic Emissions 

Method 108A - Determination of Arsenic Content in Ore Samples from Nonferrous Smelters 

Method 1088 - Determination of Arsenic Content in Ore Samples from Nonferrous Smelters 

Method 108C - Determination of Arsenic Content in Ore Samples from Nonferrous Smelters 

Method 200 - Determination of Total Particulate, Free Chlorine, and Total Chlorides from Secondary 

Aluminum Smelters and Other Stationary Sources 

Method 201 - Determination of PMlo Emissions (Exhaust Gas ~ecycie Procedure) 

Method 201A - Determination of PMfo Emissions (Constant Sampling Rate Procedure) 

Method 202 - Determination of Condensible Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources 

Method 204 - Criteria for and Verification of a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure 

Method 204A - Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Liquid lnput Stream 

Method 204B - Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions in Capture Stream 

Method 204C - Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions in Captured Stream (Dilution Technique) 

Method 204D - Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions in Fugitive Stream from Temporary Total Enclosure 

~ethod 204E - Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions in Fugitive Stream from Building Enclosure 

Method 204F - Volatile Organic Compounds Content in Liquid lnput Stream (Distillation Approach) 

Method 300 , - Determination of Surface Coating Transfer Efficiency 

Method 301 . - Field Validation of Pollutant Measurement Methods from Various Waste Media 

Method 304A - Determination of Biodegradation Rates of Organic Compounds (Vent Option) 

Method 3046 - Determination of Biodegradation Rates of Organic Compounds (Scrubber Option) 

Method 305 - Measurement of Emission Potential of Individual Volatile Organic Compounds in Waste 

Method 306 - Determination of Chromium Emissions from Decorative and Hard Chromium Electroplating 

and Anodizing Operations 

Method 306A - Determination of Chromium Emissions from Decorativeand Hard Chromium Electroplating 

and Anodizing Operations 
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Method 3068 

Method 307 

Method 308 

Method 310A 

Method 3100 

Method 310C 

- Surface Tension Measurement and Recordkeeping for Chromium Plating Tanks Used at 

Electroplating and Anodizing Facilities 

- Determination of Emissions from Halogenated Solvent Vapor Cleaning Machines using a 

Liquid Level Procedure 

- Procedure for Determination of Methanol Emissions from Stationary Sources 

- Determination of Residual Hexane through Gas Chromatography 

- Determination pf Residual Solvent through Gas Chromatography 

. Determination of Residual N-Hexane in EPDM Rubber through Gas Chromatography 

Method 311 - Analysis of Hazardous Air Pollutant Compounds in Paints and Coatings by Direct Injection 

into a Gas Chromatograph 

Method 312A - Determination of Styrene in Latex Styrene-Butadiene Rubber through Gas Chromatography 

Method 3128 - Determination of Residual Styrene in Styrene-Butadiene (SBR) Rubber Latex by Capillary 

Gas Chromatography 

Method 312C - Determination of Residual Styrene in SBR Latex Produced by Emulsion Polymerization 
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Method 313A - Determination of Residual Hydrocarbons in Rubber Crumb 

Method 3138 - The Determination of Residual Hydrocarbon in Solution Polymers by Capillary Gas 

Method 316 

Appendix A 

Appendix B 

Appendix C 

Appendix D 

Appendix E 

Appendix F 

Appendix G 

Appendix H 

Appendix I 

Chromatography 

- Sampling and Analysis for Formaldehyde Emissions from Stationary Sources in theMineral 

Wool and Wool Fiberglass Industries 

- Part I1 - Field Data Sheets 

- Continuous Emission Monitor Performance Specifications 

- Quality Assurance Procedures for Gas Chromatography: 

Procedure 1 - Determination of Adequate Chromatographic Peak Resolution 

Procedure 2 - Procedure for Field Auditing GC Analysis 

- Determination of Emission Rate Change 

- Performance Specifications for Flow Monitors 

- Quality Assurance Procedures: 

Procedure 1 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Gas Continuous Emission Monitoring 

Systems Used for Compliance Determination 

Procedure 2 - Quality Assurance Requirements For Particulate Matter Continuous 

Emission Monitoring Systems At Stationary sources 

- Protocols for Determining VOC Capture Efficiency 

- Calculation of VOC Emissions from Open Molding Fiber-Reinforced Plastics Manufacturing 

- Performance Test Calculations and Reporting 

PART V: BIBLIOGRAPHY 
Section 2.56 

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2.56 Industrial Cleanin8 Solvents 

2.56.1 Applicabilitv and Desiplnation of Affected Facility 

The provisions of this source cateeory apply to each facility that uses organic solvents for 

cleanine operations. 

2.56.2 Definitions and Symbols 

All symbols used in this source category not defined below are eiven the meaning in the Clean Air 

Act of 1970 (as amended) or the Georqia Air Quality Act (as amended) or'in published reeulations 

pertaining thereto. 

c, - - the VOC concentration in each eas stream leaving the control device and 

entering the atmosphere (parts per million by volume, as carbon) 

Cb - - the VOC concentration in each gas stream entering the control device (parts per - 

million by volume, as carbon) 

Cf - - the VOC concentration in each gas stream emitted directly to the atmosphere 

@arts per million by volume. as carbon) 

Dd - - density of each diluent VOC-solvent (pounds per gallon) - 

DL - - density of VOC-solvent recovered by an emission control device (pounds per 

gallon) 

E - - VOC destruction efficiency of the control device (fraction) 

F - - the proportion of total VOCs emitted by an affected facility that enters the 

control device (fraction) 

L, - - the volume of each solvent consumed, as received (gallons) - 

Lr - - the volume of VOC-solvent recovered by an emission control device (liters) 

Md_ - - the mass of diluent VOC-solvent consumed (pounds) 

M, - - the mass of VOCs in a solvent consumed, as received (pounds) 

Mr - - the mass of VOCs recovered by an emission control device (pounds) 

Q, - - the volumetric flow rate of each qas stream leaving the control device and 

entering the atmosphere (dry standard cubic feet per hour) 

9b = the volumetric flow rate of each gas stream enterin2 the control device (dry 

standard cubic feet per hour) 
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A - - thevolumetric flow rate of each gas stream emitted directly to the atmosphere 

(drv standard cubic feett per hour) 

2.56.3 Performance Tests and Compliance Provisions 

(a) The provisions of paragraph (f) of Section 1.2 of this text only apply to the required 

initialerformance tests, and tl~e~rovisions of paragraph (h) of Section 1.2 of 

apply only for the dete[n!ication qf_tkgvecall reduction efficiency, R. 

(b) The owner or operator of an affected facility shaN conduct the initial performance test 

as required under Section 1.2 according to procedures in this section: and, thereafter, 

procedures in this section shall be used to conduct any required periodic performance 

tests to demonstrate compliance with the applicable Georgia Requlations for Air Quality 

Control. 

(c) The owner or operator shall use the following procedures for determining compliance 

with the applicable regulations. 

(1) An owner or operator shall use the following procedures for any affected facility 

which does not use a capture svstem and control device to comply with the 

applicable emission limit. The owner or operator shall determine the composition 

of the solvents bvformulation data supplied by the manufacturer of the solvent. 

The owner or operator shall determine the volume of the ink or coating and the 

mass of VOC-solvent used for thinning purposes from company records on the 

same basis as the averaging period. 

(2) An owner or operator shall use the following procedures for anv affected facilitv 

that uses a capture svstem and a control device that destrovs VOCs (e.g., 

incinerator) to comply with the applicable emission limit. 

(i) Determjnqthe overall reduction efficiency IR) for the captwe svstem and 

control device. For the initial performance test the overall reduction efficiegcy 

(R) shall be determined as prescribed in (c)(2)(i) (A), (R), and (C) of thissection. 

In subsequent averaging periods, the owner or operator may use the most 

recentlv determined overall reduction efficiencv (R) for the performance test 

providing control device and capture system operating conditions have not 

chanqed. The procedure in, (c)(2)(i) (AL (BL and (CL of this section, shall be 

repeated when directed by the Director or when the owner or operator elects to 

operate the control device or capture svstem at conditions different from the 

initial performance test. 

(A) Determine the fraction (F) of total VOCs emitted by an affected facility 

that enters the control device using the following equation or as 

provided in Appendix G of this text: 
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Where: 

n is the number ofgas streams entering the control device, and 

m is the number of gas streams emitted directly to the atmosphere. 

(B) Determine the destruction efficiency of the control device (E) using 

values of the volumetric flow rate of each of the gas streams and the 

VOC content (as carbon) of each of the gas streams in and out of the 

device bv the following, equation: 

Where: 

n is the number of gas streams entering the control device, and 

m is the number of gas streams Leaving the control device and entering 

the atmosphere. 

(3) An owner or operator shall use the following procedure for any affected facility 

which uses a control device that recovers the VOCs (e.g., carbon adsorption) to 

complv with the applicable emission limit. Note: If the owner or operator can 

demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that the procedure of paragraph 

@)(3)(i), (ii), (iii) are impractical due to the Leneth of the averagine period. 

then the procedure of paragraph W2) may be used. 

(i) Calculate the mass of VOCs used (Mo+Md) during each averaging, period' - - for each affected facility bv the following eauation: 

(LdiLla will be 0 if no VOC solvent is added to the cleaning solvent, as 

received.) 
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Where: 

n is the number of different solvents used during the averaging period, 

- and 

m is the number of different diluent VOC-solvents used durinq the 

averaging period. 

(ii) Calculate the total mass of VOCs recovered (MJ durinq each averaging 

period using the following equation: 

(iii) Calculate overall reduction efficiencv of the control device (R) for each 

averaging period for each affected facilitv usinq the followinq 

equation: 

2.56.4 Monitoring of Emissions and Operations 

(a) The owner or operator of an affected facility which uses a capture svstem and an 

incinerator to complv with the emission Limits shall install, calibrate. maintain, and 

operate temperature measurement devices accordinq to the following procedures: 

(1) Where thermal incineration is used, a temperature measurement device shall 

be installed in the firebox. Where catalvtic incineration is used, a temperature 

measurement device shall be installed in the gas stream immediatelv before 

and after the catalvst bed. 

(2) Each temperature measurement device shall be installed, calibrated, and 

maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications. The device shall 

have an accuracv of the greater of 0.75 percent of the temperature being 

measured expressed in degrees Celsius or i2.5"C. 

(3) Each temperature measurement device shall be equipped with a recordinq 

device so that a permanent continuous record is produced. 

(b) The owner or operator of an affected facilitv which uses a capture system and a solvent 

recovery systemto coflply with thezj~ion limits shall install the cquipment necessary 

to determine thc total vol~.meof VOC-solvdt rccovercd for each averaqine period. 
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(a) The reference methods in AppendixA to this part, except as provided under Section 1.2, 

shall be used to determine compliance with the applicable standards as follows: 

(1 ) Method 25 for the measurement of VOC concentration. 

(2) Method 1 for sample and velocity traverses. 

(3) Method 2 for velocity and volumetric flow rate. 

(4) Method 3 for gas analysis. 

(5) Method 4 for stack gas moisture. 

(b) For Method 25, the minimum sampling time for each of the 3 runs is 60 minutes and the 

minimum sample volume is 0.003 dry standard cubic meters, except that shorter 

sampling times or smaller volumes, when necessitated by process variables or other 

factors, may be approved by the Director. 

(c) The Director will approve testing of representative stacks on a case-by-case basis if the 

owner or operator can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that testing of 

representative stacks vields results comparable to those that would be obtained bv 

testing all stacks. 

(d) The protocols and methods of Appendix G shall be used to determine the capture 

efficiency. 

'Each .. dav or fraction of a dav in which an affected facility is operated is considered the averaging pcriod 

unless otherwisespecified 01- approvedhy the Director. 
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APPENDIX C 

POTENTIALLY AFFECTED SOURCE LISTING 
Flexible Package Printing (Graphic Arts) - Georgia Rule (rnm): 12 Potentially Affected Sources 

Facility Name 

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. 

Printpack Inc 

International Paper Company 

Exopack LLC 

Mead Packaging 

Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC 

Simkins Industries 

World Color Printing (USA) Corp. (dba Worldcolor Atlanta) 

Hood Packaging Corp 

Amcor Tobacco Packaging Americas, Inc. 

Scientific Games International 

Bagcraftpapercon I11 LLC 

Lithographic Printing - Georgia Rule (ddd): 3 Potentially Affected Sources 

AIRS# Facility Name 

08900047 Graphic Packaging International, Inc. 

12100679 Vertis, Inc. 

08900143 World Color Printing (USA) Corp. (dba Worldcolor Atlanta) 

Indwtrial Cleaning Solvents - Georgia Rule (aaaa) : 0 Potentially Affected Sources 

Flat Wood Paneling -Georgia Rule (ii) : 0 Potentially Affected Sources 
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APPENDIX D 

EQUIVALENT EMISSION CALCULATIONS 
Rule (mm) Stringency Calculations 

In order to compare the stringency of the emission limits in the existing Georgia Rule (mm) to those in the Flexible Package Printing 

CTG, the emission limitations need to put in the same units. Below are the calculations used to detelmine equivalent limits. 

Assumptions: 

Givens: 

- Rule (mm) has three emission limits: 

40% VOC by volume of the coating minus water 

25% VOC by val~tme otthe volatile content of the coating and 0.5 ibs of VOC 

Ib of solids as applied 

- The Flexible Packagc Printing CTG has two equivalent emission limits: 

0.16 Ibs ofVOC and 

Ibs of coating as applied (with water) 

0.8 ibs of VOC 

Ib of solids as applied 

Calculations for 0.16 lbs of VOC 

lhs of coating as applied (with water) 

Asszrinptions are show in italics 

To find the weight percent of VOCs: 

0.16 ibs of VOC X 100 = 16 % VOC by weight 

Ibs of coating as applied (with water) 

To find the percent VOC by volume: 

0.16 lbs of VOC X I paNon VOC X 8.00 lb coding - 0.1739 ad VOC - 

Ib coating 7.36 1b VOC gallo,? coaling gallon coating 

. To find the percent VOC by volatile content of coating: 

20% solids by voltme = 0.2 gallon solids 

1 gallon coating 

1 aallon of solids i volatiles 

gallon of coating 

0.2 eallan solids = 0.8 aallon valatiles 

gallon of coating gallon coating 

0.1739 gal VOC X 1 aallon coaling - 0.2266 don VOC =21.7% VOC, by volamc, ofvolatile content - 

Gallon coating 0.8 gallon volatiles gallon volatiles 

The rule (mm) 40% by volume of coating minus water cannot he converted to the same form as the CTG. 
Rule (ddd) Stringency Calculations 

In order to compare the stringency of the emission limits in the existing Georgia Rule (ddd) to those in Lithographic and Letterpress 

CTG, the emission limitations need to put in the same units. Below are the calculations used to determine equivalent limits. 

. Assumptions: 

Densitv is of alcohol is 6.77 lbs Izallon* , - I):usity dit sr.idard mi of alcohnl ad ;~Ic.h.d rthitlltr is 7uU lhr /~sllon'* - I):nrliy ofal:~,lt,~l wbdiw 7.50 lhs/gixllun~'* 

Fountain Solution contains no solids 

Givens: 

- Rule (ddd) has one emission limit: 

8% or less VOC, by valt~me 

- The Lithographic and Letterpress Printing CTG has separate limits for heatsset web offset lithographic printing, sheet-fed offset lithographic printing and 

coldest web offset lithographic printing: 

Heatset web offset: 

r l.G%alcohol by weight, or 

a solntion of 3% alcohol by weight or less (on press) and refrigerated below 60F (this control technique is cqnivalent to 1.6% alcohol by without 

cooling), or 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (on-press) and no alcohol in foontain sol~ition 

Sheet-fed offset: 

5% alcohol by weight, or 

. a solution of 8.5% alcohol by weight or less (on press) and refrigerated below 60F(this control technique is equivalent to 5% alcohol by without 

cooling), or 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (on-press) andnoalcohol in fountain solution 

Coldset web oMet: 

5% alcohol substitute or less by weight (on-press) and no alcohol in fountain solution 

Calculations for 8% VOC by volume 

Fraction of Water in Fountain Solution at 8% by volume VOC limit: 

Weight of Water in Fountain Solution at 8% by volume VOC limit: 

0.92 gallons of Water X 8.341bs of ~vater - 7.67 lbs ofwater - 

gallon of Fountain Solution gallon of water gallon of fountain solution 

Weight of Alcohol in Fonnlain Solution at 8% (alcohol only) by volume VOC limit: 

0.08 gallons of VOC (alcohol) X 6.77 lhs ofalcol~ol - 0.542 lbs of VOC (alcohol) - 

gallon of Fountain Solution gallon of alcohol gallons of fountain solution 

Weight ofAlcohol and Alcohol Substitute in Foontain Solntion at 8% (standard mixed VOC) by volume VOC limit: 

0.08 gallons of VOC(alcohol& substitute) X 7.0 lhs of VOC f"hol&srr~sfitufe) - 0.56 lbs of VOC(alcohol& Substitute) - 

gallon of Fountain Solution gnllon ofoIcohol gallons of fountain solotion 

Weight of Alcohol Substitute in Fountain Solution at 8% (alcohol substitute) volume VOC limit: 

= 0.6 lbs ofVOC (alcohol sobstih~te) 

gallons of water 
Percent ~Icohol by weight to compare to limit: 

7.67 lbs of vater + 0.542 lbs ofVOC = 8.212 lbs ofFountain solution 

0.542 lbs ofVOC - - 0.066 VOC, or 

8.212 lbs ofPauntain solution 

6.6% VOC by weiglrt in forrnfnirt solution 

Percent alcohol & substitute by weight to compare to limit: 

7.671bs of water + 0.561bs of VOC = 8.23 lbs ofFountain solution 

0.56 Ibs of VOCl - - 0.068 VOC fraction or 

8.23 ibs 0fFount~in solution 

6.8% VOC by weigltt in formfnin solution 

. Percent substitute by weight to compare to limit: 

7.67 lbs ofwater + 0.6 lbs of VOC = 8.27 lbs of Fountain solution 

0.6 Ibs of alcohol - 0.0726 VOC fraction or 

8.27 lbs of Fountainsolution 

7.26% nlcohol& srrbstitrrte by ~veiglzt irz formfni~t solution