N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 625.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 625.02 - Definitions

For the purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) "Digital printing line" means an operation where the transfer of electronic files occurs directly from the computer to an electronically driven output device that prints the image directly on the selected media substrate with inks and not dry toners;

(b) "Industrial laundry operation" means an establishment primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental or contract basis, laundered industrial work uniforms and related work clothing, such as protective apparel, flame and heat resistant, and clean room apparel; dust control items, such as treated mops, rugs, mats, dust tool covers, cloths, and shop or wiping towels;

(c) "Print towels" means towels or other fabric used to remove ink from a printing operation;

(d) "Screen printing" means a printing process in which printing ink, coating, or adhesive material is passed through a taut web or fabric to which a refined form of stencil has been applied, and where the stencil openings determine the form and dimension of the imprint;

(e) "Shop towels" means towels or other fabric used to remove dust, oil, or grease and wipe down parts or operations;

(f) "Soils" means contaminants that are removed from the parts being cleaned, including, but not limited to, grease, oils, waxes, metal chips, carbon deposits, fluxes, and tars;

(g) "Solvent cleaning operation" means a process using a device or piece of equipment that uses solvent-containing liquid or solvent vapor to remove soils from the surfaces of materials. Types of solvent cleaning machines include, but are not limited to, batch vapor, in-line vapor, in-line cold, and batch cold solvent cleaning machines; and

(h) "Surface coating operation" means a process or processes used to apply a layer of material onto a substrate including manual brushing, spray painting, dip coating, roller coating and electrostatic deposition, but exclusive of printing, publishing or packaging operations and auto body shops.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 625.02

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