![[logo] US EPA](http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/images/logo_epaseal.gif){kind=logo}
Control Techniques Guidelines for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating)
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
[Federal Register: August 27, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 167)] [Notices] [Page 44050-44057] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [AD-FRL-5559-5] Control Techniques Guidelines for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of release of control techniques guidelines (CTG).
SUMMARY: The CTG for control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from surface coating operations in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry is available to assist States in analyzing and determining reasonably available control technology (RACT) for shipbuilding and ship repair operations located within ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) nonattainment areas. The CTG also sets forth the adoption and implementation dates for RACT. The CTG for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating) is not being issued as a stand-alone document. Rather, it is a combination of the information contained in this notice and in the EPA's previously published alternative control techniques (ACT) document for this emission source category. EFFECTIVE DATE: Any State that has not adopted an approvable RACT regulation for the source category addressed by this CTG must submit a RACT regulation for these sources within one year from the date of publication of this action in the Federal Register. For any State that has adopted an approvable RACT regulation for the source category addressed by this CTG, Section 182(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires these States to submit a revision to the applicable implementation plan, to include provisions that require the implementation of RACT. This revision shall be submitted to the EPA not later than August 27, 1997. Furthermore, all States must require sources to implement the required limitations and work practices under these adopted RACT regulations not later than August 27, 1998. ADDRESSES: Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) Document. The EPA published the ACT document for surface coating operations at shipbuilding and ship repair facilities in April 1994. A copy of the ACT document may be obtained from the National Technical Information Services (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, telephone number (800) 553-NTIS. Specify the following title when ordering: ``Alternative Control Techniques Document: Surface Coating Operations at Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Facilities'' (EPA 453/R-94- 032).
Docket: Following publication of the ACT document, the recommended RACT was developed concurrently with maximum achievable control technology (MACT), on which standards issued under Section 112 of the CAA were based. The rulemaking docket, No. A-92-11, is available for inspection and copying from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the EPA's Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Waterside Mall, Room M-1500, Ground Floor, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number (202) 260-7548, FAX (202) 260-4400. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mohamed Serageldin at (919) 541- 2379, Coatings and Consumer Products Group, Emission Standards Division (MD-13), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Potentially Affected Entities. Entities potentially affected by this action are those shipbuilding and ship repair operations which are (or have the potential to become) ``major'' sources of VOC emissions and are located in nonattainment areas of ozone.
Category Examples of potentially affected entities ships. The term ship means any marine or fresh-water vessel, including self-propelled by other craft (barges), and navigational aids (buoys). Note: Offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and vessels used by individuals for noncommercial, nonmilitary, and recreational purposes that are less than 20 meters in length are not considered ships. (see above) such as the Navy and Coast Guard. VOC limits<SUP>a <SUP>b -------------------------------------- Grams/liter Grams/liter solids<SUP>c coating ------------------------- Coating Category (minus water and t <gr-thn- t < 4.5 exempt eq> 4.5 deg.C<SUP>d compounds) deg.C Specialty: Repair and maint. of Sealant for thermal spray of limits may be used to demonstrate compliance. additive. same limits regardless of weather conditions.