Printing operations (including, but not limited to, screen
printers, ink-jet printers, presses using electron beam or ultraviolet light
curing, and labeling operations) and supporting equipment (including, but not
limited to, corona treaters, curing lamps, preparation, and cleaning equipment)
which directly supports the printing operation are permitted by rule, provided
that all the following conditions of this section are satisfied.
(1) The uncontrolled emission of volatile
organic compounds (VOC) and solvents (including, but not limited to, those used
for printing, cleanup, or makeup) shall not exceed the following rates:
(A) 15 tons per year (tpy) for any single
printing operation proposed to be covered by this section; and
(B) 25 tpy for all printing operations on the
property covered by permits by rule.
(2) Facilities which release ten tpy or more
of VOC emissions from all printing operations permitted by rule at the site
must register with the commission using Form PI-7.
(3) Copying and duplicating equipment
employing the xerographic method are exempt from paragraphs (4) - (6) of this
section.
(4) Printing presses
covered by this section shall not utilize heat set, thermo set, or oven-dried
inks. Heated air may be used to shorten drying time, provided the temperature
does not exceed 194 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius).
(5) Records of ink and solvent usage shall be
kept in sufficient detail to show compliance with paragraph (1) of this section
and shall be maintained for a two-year rolling retention period.
(6) Screen printing operations requiring
temperatures greater that 194 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius) to set
the ink are exempt from paragraph (4) of this section.
(7) Facilities located in ozone nonattainment
areas shall meet the requirements of Chapter 115, Subchapters B and E of this
title (relating to General Volatile Organic Compound Sources and Solvent- Using
Processes).
