250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-19.8

Current through November 21, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-19.8 - Work Practice Standards

A. The owner or operator of a coating facility meeting the applicability requirements in § 19.6 of this Part shall implement the following work practices for coating related activities:

1. Store all new and used VOC-containing coating, thinners or coating related waste in closed containers;

2. Ensure that mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials;

3. Minimize spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials; and

4. Convey VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.

B. The owner or operator of a coating facility meeting the applicability requirements in § 19.6 of this Part shall implement the following work practices for cleaning related activities:

1. Store all VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers;

2. Ensure that storage containers used for VOC-containing cleaning materials are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials;

3. Minimize spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials;

4. Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and

5. Minimize VOC emissions from cleaning of application, storage, mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-19.8

Amended effective 8/14/2019