1. (a) The owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal and plastic parts and products coating operation shall control VOC emissions from VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coatings-related waste materials by using the following work practices:

   1. (1) Storing all VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coatings-related waste materials in closed containers;
   2. (2) Keeping mixing and storage containers closed at all times except when depositing or removing VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coatings-related waste materials;
   3. (3) Minimizing spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coatings-related waste materials; and
   4. (4) Conveying VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coatings-related waste materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.

2. (b) The owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal and plastic parts and products coating operation shall control VOC emissions from cleaning materials by using the following work practices:

   1. (1) Storing VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers;
   2. (2) Keeping mixing and storage containers closed at all times except when depositing or removing VOC-containing materials;
   3. (3) Minimizing spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials;
   4. (4) Conveying VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and

   5. (5) Minimizing VOC emissions from the cleaning of storage, mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that:

      1. a. Cleaning solvents are not atomized; and
      2. b. All spent solvent is captured in closed containers.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1200) #9933, eff 6-1-11; ss by #12899, eff 10-17-19