The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rule (NOPR) is to revise Rules 62-296.401, 62-296.403, 62-296.406, 62-296.408, 62-296.409, 62-296.410, 62-296.414, 62-296.415, 62-296.417, and 62-296.511, F.A.C., to clarify the requirements for crematories, to ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-296.401Incinerators

62-296.403Phosphate Processing Fluorides Limits

62-296.406Fossil Fuel Steam Generators with Less than 250 Million Btu Per Hour Heat

62-296.408Nitric Acid Plants

62-296.409Sulfur Recover Plants

62-296.410Carbonaceous Fuel Burning Equipment

62-296.414Concrete Batching Plants

62-296.415Soil Thermal Treatment Facilities

62-296.417Volume Reduction, Mercury Recovery and Mercury Reclamation

62-296.511Solvent Metal Cleaning

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rule (NOPR) is to revise Rules 62-296.401, 62-296.403, 62-296.406, 62-296.408, 62-296.409, 62-296.410, 62-296.414, 62-296.415, 62-296.417, and 62-296.511, F.A.C., to clarify the requirements for crematories, to revise the timing of submittal of initial visibility tests for crematories and concrete catching plants, to clarify what an existing and new source is in each rule that uses these terms, and other minor corrective or clarifying amendments.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments address Stationary Sources – Emission Standards.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.401, F.A.C.: 62-204.800, 62-210.300, 62-210.310, 62-256.700, 62-296.100, 62-296.500, 62-296.700 and 62-296.712, F.A.C.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.403, F.A.C.: None

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.406, F.A.C.: 62-296.702, F.A.C.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.408, F.A.C.: None

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.409, F.A.C.: None

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.410, F.A.C.: None

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.414, F.A.C.: 62-210.310 and 62-296.700, F.A.C.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.415, F.A.C.: 62-296.700, 62-296.712, F.A.C.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.417, F.A.C.: 62-210.300, 62-210.310, and 62-737.800, F.A.C.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING RULE 62-296.511, F.A.C.: None

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: There will be no effect on other rules.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: revision of these rules will not have an adverse impact or increase regulatory costs on any entity.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, 403.8055, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Hastings Read, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., MS 5500, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-2400, [e-mail], [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

62-296.401 Incinerators.

(1) No change.

(2) Existing incinerators, other than those which are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological waste, with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall comply with the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, an “existing incinerator” is an incinerator which was in existence, in operation, or under construction, or had received a permit to begin construction prior to January 18, 1972.

(a) through (d) No change.

(3) New incinerators, other than those which are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological waste, with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall comply with the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, a “new incinerator” is any incinerator other than an “existing incinerator” as described for the purposes of subsection 62-296.401(2), F.A.C.

(a) through (d) No change.

(4) No change.

(5) Human Crematories.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Operating Temperatures.

1. New Units. The owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0 second gas residence time at 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall be provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or air general permit registration form for the proposed new unit. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time. Except as provided in subparagraph 62-296.401(5)(c)2., F.A.C., cremation in the primary chamber shall not begin unless the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

a. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time.

b. Remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Existing Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which construction began or for which a complete application for a permit to construct was received by the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall maintain the actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone at no less than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. Remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cremation in the primary chamber shall not begin unless the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit.

(d) Allowed Materials. Human crematory units shall cremate only human or fetal remains with appropriate containers. The remains may be clothed. The containers shall contain no more than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated by the manufacturer’s data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation from the manufacturer certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less by weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the duration of their use and for at least five (5) two (2) years after their use. No other material, including biomedical waste as defined in rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be incinerated.

(e) Equipment Maintenance. All human crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity or efficiency of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least two years. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.

1. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity or efficiency of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service.

2. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.

3. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events.

4. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.

5. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.

(f) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are described in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.

1. through 5. No change.

(g) No change.

(h) Frequency of Testing.

1. The owner or operator of any human crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions performance test conducted for visible emissions no later than sixty (60) thirty (30) days after the unit commences initial operation, and annually thereafter.

2. through 3. No change.

(i) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In addition, each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding 15% opacity is occurring. A complete file of all temperature measurements; all continuous monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements; all continuous monitoring system performance evaluations; all continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and all adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices, shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection. Continuous temperature monitoring documentation shall include operator name, operator indication of when cremation in the primary chamber was begun, date, time, and temperature markings. Pollutant monitoring system documentation shall include indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The file shall be retained for at least two (2) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.

1. Each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding 15% opacity is occurring.

2. The following records shall be recorded and maintained on-site readily available for review at the request of the Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.

a. All temperature measurements, including indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced, temperature markings, the date and time, and the name of the operator;

b. All continuous monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements;

c. All continuous monitoring system performance evaluations;

d. All continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and

e. All adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection, including indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.

(6) Animal Crematories.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Operating Temperatures.

1. New Units. The owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0 second gas residence time at 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall be provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or air general permit registration form for the proposed new unit. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time. Except as provided in subparagraph 62-296.401(6)(c)2., F.A.C., cremation in the primary chamber shall not begin unless the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

a. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time.

b. Animal remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Existing Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which construction began or for which a complete application for a permit to construct was received by the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall maintain the actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone at no less than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. Animal remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cremation in the primary chamber shall not begin unless the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit.

(d) Allowed Materials. Animal crematory units shall cremate only animal remains and, if applicable, the bedding associated with the animals and appropriate containers. Containers shall contain no more than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated by the manufacturer’s data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation from the manufacturers certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less by weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the duration of their use and for at least five (5) two (2) years after their use. Animal crematory units shall not cremate dead animals which were used for medical or commercial experimentation. No other material, including biomedical waste as defined in rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be incinerated.

(e) Equipment Maintenance. All animal crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least two (2) years. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.

1. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service.

2. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.

3. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events.

4. Each unit’s burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners’ flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.

5. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.

(f) through (g) No change.

(h) Frequency of Testing.

1. The owner or operator of any animal crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a have a visible emissions performance test conducted for visible emissions no later than sixty (60) thirty (30) days after the unit commences initial operation, and annually thereafter.

2. through 4. No change.

(i) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each animal crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In addition, each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding fifteen percent (15%) opacity is occurring. A complete file of all temperature measurements; all continuous monitoring system, monitoring device, and performance testing measurements; all continuous monitoring system performance evaluations; all continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and all adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices, shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection. Continuous temperature monitoring documentation shall include operator name, operator indication of when cremation in the primary chamber was begun, date, time, and temperature markings. Pollutant monitoring system documentation shall include indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The file shall be retained for at least two (2) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.

1. Each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding fifteen percent (15%) opacity is occurring.

2. The following records shall be recorded and maintained on-site readily available for review at the request of the Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.

a. All temperature measurements, including indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced, temperature markings, the date and time, and the name of the operator;

b. All continuous monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements;

c. All continuous monitoring system performance evaluations;

d. All continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and

e. All adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection, including indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.

(7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.716 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, 497.606 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(1), Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 17-296.401, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 11-13-97, 1-10-07, 7-10-14,               .

 

62-296.403 Phosphate Processing Fluorides Limits.

Fluorides (water soluble or gaseous atomic weight 19) expressed as pounds of fluoride per ton of phosphate materials input to the system expressed as tons of P2O5.

(1) New Plants or Plant Sections. For the purposes of this subsection, a “new plant or plant section”  is any plant or plant section other than an “existing plant or plant section” as described for the purposes of subsection 62-296.403(2), F.A.C.

(a) through (i) No change.

(2) Existing plants or plant sections shall comply with subsection 62-296.403(1), F.A.C., no later than July 1, 1975; or existing plant complexes with an operating wet process phosphoric acid section (including any items in paragraphs 62-296.403(1)(a) through (f), F.A.C.) and other plant sections processing or handling phosphoric acid or products of phosphoric acid processing, total emissions from the entire complex shall not exceed 0.4 pounds per ton of P2O5 input to the wet process phosphoric acid section. For the purposes of this subsection, an “existing plant, plant section, or plant complex” is any plant, plant section, or plant complex which was in existence, in operation, or under construction, or had received a permit to begin construction prior to January 18, 1972. 

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(3), 17-296.403, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 7-10-14,               .

 

62-296.406 Fossil Fuel Steam Generators with Less Than 250 Million Btu Per Hour Heat Input, New and Existing Emissions Units.

The following standards apply to new and existing emissions units, except for emissions units that would otherwise be exempt from permitting pursuant to subsection 62-210.300(3), F.A.C., and emissions units that would otherwise be considered insignificant pursuant to subparagraph 62-213.300(2)(a)1., or paragraph 62-213.430(6)(b), F.A.C. These standards apply unless otherwise specified by rule, or by order or permit issued by the Department prior to July 15, 1989.

(1) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(6), Amended 6-29-93, Formerly 17-296.406, Amended 11-23-94, 3-13-96, 3-2-99, 7-10-14,                  .

 

62-296.408 Nitric Acid Plants.

These limits are applicable to new and existing emissions units producing weak nitric acid (50 to 70 percent) by pressure or atmospheric pressure process.

(1) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(8), 17-296.408, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14,                .             

 

62-296.409 Sulfur Recovery Plants.

(1) New Plants recovering sulfur from crude oil gas – emissions shall not exceed 0.004 pounds of sulfur dioxide per pound of sulfur input to the recovery system or 0.004 pounds of sulfur dioxide per pound of sulfur removed from an oil well. “New Plants” are those plants which did not receive an air construction permit from the department prior to July 1, 1973.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(9), 17-296.409, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14,                    .

 

62-296.410 Carbonaceous Fuel Burning Equipment.

(1) No change.

(2) New Emissions Units. “New Emissions Units” are those emissions units which did not receive an air construction permit from the department prior to July 1, 1974.

(a) through (b) No change.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(10), 17-296.410, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14,                      .

 

62-296.414 Concrete Batching Plants.

The following requirements apply to new and existing emissions units producing concrete and concrete products by batching or mixing cement and other materials. This rule also applies to facilities processing cement and other materials for the purposes of producing concrete, and to equipment used to mix cement and soil for onsite soil augmentation or stabilization.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements.

(a) through (d) No change.

(4) Frequency of Testing.

(a) The owner or operator of any concrete batching plant using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions performance test conducted for stack emissions referenced in subsection 62-296.414(1), F.A.C., visible emissions for each dust collector exhaust point no later than sixty (60) thirty (30) days after commencing initial operation, and annually thereafter.

(b) The owner or operator of any concrete batching plant operating under the authority of an air construction permit or air operation permit shall have a a visible emissions performance test conducted for stack emissions referenced in subsection 62-296.414(1), F.A.C., visible emissions for each dust collector exhaust point prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.600(14), 17-296.414, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 11-13-97, 1-10-07, 7-10-14,                    .

 

62-296.415 Soil Thermal Treatment Facilities.

This rule prescribes air pollution control requirements for soil thermal treatment facilities. Soil thermal treatment facilities are only authorized to treat petroleum contaminated soil as defined in chapter 62-775, F.A.C., Soil Thermal Treatment Facilities. The following requirements apply to all new, modified, and existing soil thermal treatment facilities.

(1) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–New 11-17-92, Formerly 17-296.415, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 7-10-14,                .

 

62-296.417 Volume Reduction, Mercury Recovery and Mercury Reclamation.

The terms “mercury recovery process” and “mercury reclamation process” are intended to have the same meanings as “mercury recovery facility” and “mercury reclamation facility,” respectively, as defined in rule 62-737.200, F.A.C. The term “volume reduction process” means a facility where operations or processes are performed or equipment is used to receive and process spent mercury-containing lamps or devices in a manner such as crushing, grinding, compacting, or physically altering the state of the lamps or devices and which does not produce separation of the residuals, and is used for the size or volume reduction of lamps or mercury-containing devices. The term “facility” as used in this rule is intended to have the meaning as defined in rule 62-210.200, F.A.C. The following standards apply to all new and existing volume reduction, mercury recovery and mercury reclamation processes except those exempted in paragraph 62-210.300(3)(a), F.A.C.

(1) through (2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–New 10-16-95, Amended 3-13-96, 3-2-99,   .

 

62-296.511 Solvent Metal Cleaning.

(1) Applicability.

(a) The emission limiting standards and control technology set forth in rule 62-296.511, F.A.C., shall apply to cold cleaning, open-top vapor degreasing, and conveyorized degreasing operations. All new and existing degreasing facilities using the following halogenated solvents are subject to the requirements (including compliance deadlines) of the national emission standard for halogenated solvent degreasers at 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T, adopted and incorporated by reference in rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.: carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, tetrachloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, and methylene chloride. Until compliance is achieved with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T, existing (as of November 29, 1993) halogenated solvent degreasing facilities must also comply with the requirements of this rule. The requirements of this rule shall not apply to any halogenated solvent degreasing facility after it has achieved compliance with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T.

(b) No change.

(2) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.8055 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS. History–Formerly 17-2.650(1)(f)12., 17-296.511, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 6-25-96, 10-7-96, 7-10-14,                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Hastings Read

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Secretary Noah Valenstein

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 07/08/2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 11/14/2019