ASEi is the actual VOC content of sealer i, in kilograms VOC per kilogram solids (pounds VOC per pound solids), as delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
SSEi is the total amount of solids in sealer i, in kilograms (pounds), delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
AWCi is the actual VOC content of washcoat i, in kilograms VOC per kilogram solids (pounds VOC per pound solids), as delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
SWCi is the total amount of solids in washcoat i, in kilograms (pounds), delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
ABCi is the actual VOC content of basecoat i, in kilograms VOC per kilogram solids (pounds VOC per pound solids), as delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
SBCi is the total amount of solids in basecoat i, in kilograms (pounds), delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
ASTi is the actual VOC content of stain i, in kilograms VOC per liter (pounds VOC per gallon), as delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
SSTi is the total amount of stain i, in liters (gallons), delivered to the applicator during the actual production day
NR 422.125(3)(b)1.1. Determine the overall control efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance daily using Equation 3. where:
R is the overall efficiency of the control system needed to demonstrate compliance on a daily basis, expressed as a percentage
C is the highest VOC content of all coatings subject to this paragraph on any given day in kilograms per kilogram of coating solids (pounds per pound of coating solids), as applied
E is the emission limitation applicable to the coating in kilograms per kilogram of coating solids (pounds per pound of coating solids), as applied
NR 422.125(3)(b)2.2. Document that the value of C in Equation 3 is obtained from the VOC and solids content of the as applied finishing material. NR 422.125(3)(b)4.4. Demonstrate compliance when R as determined under subd. 1. is greater than or equal to the overall efficiency of the control device determined under subd. 3. NR 422.125(4)(4) Application technology. After September 1, 1996, an owner or operator of a wood furniture manufacturing facility may use conventional air spray to apply finishing materials only under any of the following conditions: NR 422.125(4)(a)(a) When applying finishing materials that have an as applied VOC content no greater than 1.0 kilogram per kilogram of solids (1.0 pound per pound of solids). NR 422.125(4)(b)(b) When applying final touch-up and repair finishing materials. NR 422.125(4)(c)(c) When using a control device to meet the applicable requirements of this section. NR 422.125(4m)(4m) Cleaning material work practices. Beginning on March 1, 2013, the owner or operator of a facility subject to this subsection shall do all of the following: NR 422.125(4m)(a)(a) Use cleaning materials containing no more than 8.0% by weight VOC for cleaning spray booth components other than conveyors, continuous coaters and their enclosures, or metal or plastic filters. NR 422.125(4m)(c)(c) Collect all VOC-containing cleaning material used to clean spray guns and spray gun lines in a container and keep the container covered except when adding or removing material. NR 422.125(4m)(d)(d) Control emissions of VOC-containing cleaning material from washoff operations by doing both of the following: NR 422.125(4m)(d)1.1. Equipping the tank used for washoff operations with a cover and keeping the cover closed whenever the tank is not being used. NR 422.125(4m)(d)2.2. Minimizing dripping by tilting or rotating the part to drain as much cleaning material as possible into the tank. NR 422.125(4m)(e)(e) Use strippable spray booth materials containing no more than 0.8 pound of VOC per pound of solids, as applied. NR 422.125(5)(5) Initial compliance certification and notification requirements. NR 422.125(5)(a)(a) Emission limitations. Any owner or operator subject to this section shall submit a written notification to the department within 60 days after the compliance deadline in sub. (2), or upon changing the method of operation when such a change would result in a change in the emission limitations applicable under sub. (2). The notification shall contain: NR 422.125(5)(a)2.2. The name or identification number of all finishing operations subject to this section and the applicable emission limitations. NR 422.125(5)(a)3.3. Certification that all wood furniture finishing operations are in compliance with the applicable emission limitations. NR 422.125(5)(b)(b) Emission averaging. Any owner or operator of a wood furniture manufacturing facility achieving compliance with the emission limitations of sub. (2) by means of the emission averaging method allowed under sub. (3) (a) shall notify the department by 60 days prior to the compliance deadline in sub. (2), upon startup of a new finishing operation, or upon changing the method of compliance to sub. (3) (a). The notification shall contain: NR 422.125(5)(b)2.2. The name or identification number of each coating which will participate in the average and the coating line or lines on which it will be applied. NR 422.125(5)(b)3.3. A description of the method by which the owner or operator will measure or calculate the kilograms (pounds) of solids or liters (gallons) of finishing material applied each day. NR 422.125(6)(6) Recordkeeping requirements. In addition to the applicable requirements in s. NR 439.04, any owner or operator subject to this section shall collect and record the following information for each coating line or finishing operation: NR 422.125(6)(a)(a) A unique name or identification number for each affected finishing material and strippable spray booth coating. NR 422.125(6)(b)(b) The VOC content of each affected finishing material, as applied, and each strippable spray booth coating, as applied, in units of kilograms VOC per kilogram of solids (pounds VOC per pound of solids). NR 422.125(6)(c)(c) If compliance is being achieved under the provisions of sub. (3) (a), the total daily actual and allowable VOC emissions as calculated using the equations in sub. (3) (a) and all information used in the calculations. NR 422.125(6)(d)(d) Notwithstanding s. NR 439.04 (5) (e), if compliance is being achieved with the emission limitations in sub. (2) by the use of a control device, all of the following: NR 422.125(6)(d)1.1. The overall efficiency of the control system needed to demonstrate compliance as determined under sub. (3) (b) on a daily basis. NR 422.125(6)(d)3.3. On a daily basis, the compliance status of all finishing operations achieving compliance under sub. (3) (b). NR 422.125(6)(d)5.5. A log of operating times for the capture system, control device, monitoring devices and the associated coating line or operation. NR 422.125(6)(d)6.6. The maintenance log for the capture system, control device and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non- routine maintenance performed and including dates and duration of any outages. NR 422.125 NoteNote: “Maximum theoretical emissions” has the meaning given in s. NR 419.02 (11). NR 422.125 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; am. (4) (intro.), Register, October, 1999, No. 526, eff. 11-1-99; CR 00-160: am. (4) (intro.), Register August 2001 No. 548, eff. 9-1-01; CR 11-005: renum. (1) to be (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (b), (4m) Register January 2012 No. 673, eff. 2-1-12. NR 422.127(1)(1) Applicability. This section applies to the use of adhesives or adhesive primers on wood furniture, office partitions, or wood entry or passage doors process lines in any facility that is involved in the manufacturing of wood furniture, office partitions, or wood entry or passage doors. This section does not apply to any of the following: NR 422.127(1)(c)(c) Beginning on June 1, 2022, the use of adhesives or adhesive primers at any facility meeting the applicability requirements contained in s. NR 422.128 (1). NR 422.127(2)(am)1.1. A facility which is located outside the counties of Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha. NR 422.127(2)(am)2.2. A facility which has total emissions of VOCs from the use of adhesives and adhesive primers of less than 50 pounds per month when averaged over any 12 consecutive months. NR 422.127(2)(am)3.3. An emissions unit which never applies more than one pint of adhesives in a day. NR 422.127(2)(bm)(bm) The cleaning material work practice requirements in sub. (3m) do not apply to any of the following: NR 422.127(2)(bm)1.1. A facility which is located outside the counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha. NR 422.127(2)(bm)2.2. A facility which is located in the county of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, or Waukesha and which has VOC emissions from all industrial cleaning operations associated with use of adhesives or adhesive primers and related cleaning activities at the facility, before consideration of controls, less than 3 tons on a 12 consecutive month rolling basis. NR 422.127(3)(a)(a) After June 30, 1996, no owner or operator of a facility which is subject to this subsection may cause, allow or permit the use of any adhesive or adhesive primer unless it meets one of the following conditions: NR 422.127(3)(a)1.1. The adhesive or adhesive primer has a solids content greater than or equal to 23% by weight, as applied. NR 422.127(3)(a)2.2. The adhesive or adhesive primer does not result in the emission of any VOCs in excess of 0.54 kilogram per liter (4.5 pounds per gallon) of adhesive or adhesive primer, excluding water, delivered to an applicator that applies adhesive or adhesive primer. NR 422.127(3)(b)(b) Subject to natural resources board approval, after May 1, 1999, no owner or operator of a facility which is subject to this subsection may cause, allow or permit the emission of any VOCs in excess of 0.54 kilogram per liter (4.5 pounds per gallon) of adhesive or adhesive primer, excluding water, delivered to an applicator that applies adhesive or adhesive primer. NR 422.127(3m)(3m) Cleaning material work practices. Beginning on March 1, 2013, the owner or operator of a facility subject to this subsection shall do all of the following: NR 422.127(3m)(a)(a) Store all VOC-containing cleaning materials and shop towels used for cleaning in closed containers. NR 422.127(3m)(b)(b) Ensure that storage containers used for VOC-containing materials are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing material. NR 422.127(3m)(c)(c) Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes. NR 422.127(3m)(e)(e) Minimize emissions of VOC during cleaning of coating application, storage, mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that cleaning is performed without atomizing any VOC-containing cleaning material and that the used material is captured and contained. NR 422.127(4)(a)(a) The owner or operator of any facility that is exempt under sub. (2) (am) 2. shall collect and record the following information to support the exemption: NR 422.127(4)(a)1.1. A unique name or identification number for each adhesive and adhesive primer used. NR 422.127(4)(a)2.2. The VOC content of each adhesive and adhesive primer, as applied, in units of pounds per gallon, excluding water. NR 422.127(4)(a)3.3. The volume of each adhesive and adhesive primer used per month, as applied, in units of gallons, excluding water. NR 422.127(4)(a)4.4. The total VOC emissions from adhesives and adhesive primers used in units of pounds per month. NR 422.127(4)(b)(b) The owner or operator of any facility that claims an exemption under sub. (2) (am) 3. shall collect and record the volume of adhesives applied per day for each emissions unit for which an exemption is claimed. NR 422.127(4)(c)(c) In addition to the applicable requirements in s. NR 439.04, the owner or operator of any facility subject to sub. (3) shall collect and record the following information, as applicable: NR 422.127(4)(c)1.1. A unique name or identification number for each adhesive and adhesive primer used. NR 422.127(4)(c)2.2. The VOC content of each adhesive and adhesive primer, as applied, in units of kilograms per liter (pounds per gallon), excluding water. NR 422.127(4)(c)3.3. The percent solids by weight in each adhesive or adhesive primer, as applied. NR 422.127(4)(d)(d) Records required under this subsection shall be maintained for a period of 5 years. NR 422.127 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 11-005: renum. (2) (intro.), (a), (b), (c) to be (2) (am) (intro.), 1., 2., 3., cr. (2) (bm), (3m), am. (4) (a) (intro.), (b) Register January 2012 No. 673, eff. 2-1-12; CR 20-088: am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a), (b), cr. (1) (c) Register May 2022 No. 797, eff. 6-1-22.
