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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Massachusetts; Automotive Refinishing
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[Federal Register: February 14, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 31)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 5696-5699] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [MA42-1-7174a; A-1-FRL-5329-5] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Massachusetts; Automotive Refinishing AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Direct final rule.
SUMMARY: EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This revision establishes VOC emission standards for automotive refinishing. The intended effect of this action is to approve a revision to Massachusetts SIP which reduces VOC emissions from automotive refinishing. This action is being taken in accordance with Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act. DATES: This action is effective April 15, 1996, unless notice is received by March 15, 1996 that adverse or critical comments will be submitted. If the effective date is delayed, timely notice will be published in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Susan Studlien, Deputy, Office of Ecosystems Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203. Copies of the documents relevant to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours, by appointment at the Office of Ecosystems Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, 10th floor, Boston, MA; Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW. (LE-131), Washington, D.C. 20460; and the Division of Air Quality Control, Department of Environmental Protection, One Winter Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Cosgrove, (617) 565-3246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 183(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA was required to issue a control techniques guideline (CTG) for the category of autobody refinishing. However, EPA has instead issued guidance for this category in the form of an Alternative Control Technology (ACT) guideline. While the ACT does not define reasonably available control technology (RACT) standards for autobody refinishing, it does include three control options with estimates of costs and emission reductions for each option. In addition to the section 183(a) requirements, Section 183(e) of the CAA, requires EPA to issue national VOC emissions standards for consumer and commercial products, which include automotive refinishing coatings. EPA expects to propose the national rule for automotive refinishing coatings in the fall of 1995. Massachusetts decided to adopt rules for autobody refinishing in advance of a federal rule, to get credit for reductions from this category in its 15alan.
Massachusetts was required to submit, by November 15, 1993, a SIP revision for Reasonable Further Progress (RFP) for 15reduction of VOCs as necessary for moderate areas and above. The entire state of Massachusetts is classified as serious nonattainment area, therefore the 15alan must cover the entire state. On August 18, 1994, the Massachusetts DEP submitted to EPA for comment, proposed amendments to the SIP to address the RFP requirements including new air pollution control regulations 7.18(28) ``autobody refinishing.'' Massachusetts held public hearings during May 6-13, 1994 and on September 22 and 23, 1994 throughout the State for its proposed automotive refinishing rule. EPA submitted written comments regarding the proposed regulations on September 22, 1994. The rule was effective on December 16, 1994, upon publication in the Massachusetts Register. On January 9, 1995, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts submitted a formal revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision amends 310 CMR 7.00 by adding Section 310 CMR 7.18(28) autobody refinishing.
The adopted regulation 310 CMR 7.18(28), ``autobody refinishing,'' regulates the VOC content of automotive refinishing products. The regulation applies to any person who sells, offers for sale, or manufactures autobody refinishing coatings for sale within Massachusetts or who owns, leases, operates or controls an automotive refinishing facility. Summary of SIP Revision The adopted air pollution control regulation , 310 CMR 7.18(28) ``autobody refinishing'', establishes Reasonably Available Control Technology for all automobile refinishing facilities. Automotive Refinishing facility'' is defined by Massachusetts as ``any facility at which the interior or exterior bodies of automobiles, motorcycles, light/medium-duty trucks, or vans are painted. Refinishing of aftermarket vehicles and new vehicles damaged in transit before their initial sale are included under this definition.'' The rule established the following RACT emission limits, expressed as pounds of VOC per gallon of coating and grams of VOC per liter of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents: Table 7.18(28)(c).--RACT Emission Limitations for Automotive Refinishing Products VOC Emission limitation Coating type ------------------- grams/ liter lbs/gal Table 52.1167.--EPA--Approved Massachusetts Regulations Date by State citation sections Refinishing. Control Technology Requirement (RACT) for automotive refinishing.