Rule 336 applies to surface coating operations and applies to many different types of coatings including large appliance coatings, paper, film and foil coating, metal can coatings, and metal furniture. The rule is being amended to reflect Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed in the Control Techniques Guidance (CTG) documents that were published in September of 2007. Emission limitations of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) will be amended for large appliance coatings operations, both baked and air-dried, as well as metal furniture coatings operations. Additional work practices will be added to the rule as well as amended test methods. The use of a low pressure spray gun will no longer be allowed.
Comments are due by Friday, October 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Date: 10/2/2008
Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Required: No
Fee: None
Contact: Patty Nelson (602) 506-6709
Location: Maricopa County Air Quality Department
Address: 1001 N. Central Avenue, Suite 560 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Public Workshop for Rule 337 (Graphic Arts)
Air Quality
Rule 337 limits the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) to the ambient air from the use of materials used in graphic arts operations in Maricopa County. This rule is being amended to reflect Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed in the Control Techniques Guidance (CTG) documents that were published in 2006.
