PURPOSE: This rule limits emissions of volatile organic compounds from the surface coating of chrome-plated plastic parts.

1. (1) Applicability. This rule applies only to the Seigel-Robert Plating Company, Incorporated located at 8645 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri.
2. (2) General Provisions. The Seigel-Robert Plating Company, Incorporated shall not emit to the atmosphere any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from any surface coating operation in excess of the amounts allowed in section (3) of this rule.
3. (3) Emission Limits and Dates of Compliance. Surface Coating Emission Limit Dates of Process lb./gal. coating Compliance Chrome-Plated and Extreme Performance 6.2 12/25/87 Chrome Resist 6.4 12/25/87
4. (4) Determination of Compliance. Compliance with section (2) of this rule shall be determined by the test method referenced in 10 CSR 10-6.030(14)(C) using the one (1)- hour bake. The coating manufacturers’ formulation data and specifications may be used to demonstrate compliance, but only after confirmation by the test method referenced previously.

5. (5) Recordkeeping.

   1. (A) The owner or operator of a coating line shall keep daily records detailing specific VOC sources to include:

      1. 1. The type and quantity of coating used

for specific time period;

1. 2. The coating manufacturer’s formula-

tion data for each coating;

1. 3. The type and quantity of solvents

used for coating thinning, purging and equipment cleaning;

1. 4. All test results to determine coating

makeup;

1. 5. The type and quantity of waste sol-

vents reclaimed or discarded; and

1. 6. Any additional information pertinent

to the calculation of VOC emissions.

1. (B) Records as required under subsection (5)(A) shall be retained by the owner or operator for a minimum of two (2) years. These records shall be made available to the director upon request.

AUTHORITY: section 643.050, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1987, effective Dec. 24, 1987. *Original authority: 643.050, RSMo 1965, amended 1972, transferred from 203.050 in 1986, 1992, 1993.