310 CMR 7.76
Prohibitions on Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons in Refrigeration, Chillers, Aerosol Propellants,
and Foam End-uses
Appendix A: EMISSION OFFSETS AND NONATTAINMENT REVIEW
Appendix B: U EMISSIONS BANKING, TRADING, AND AVERAGING
Appendix C: OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAM
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
All provisions of 310 CMR 7.00 are adopted pursuant to the authority granted by M.G.L. c.
111, §§ 142A through 142J, M.G.L. c. 21N, and St. 2021, c. 8, §§ 56, 58, 60 and 102C. In
addition, 310 CMR 7.08(2) is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by M.G.L. c. 111,
§ 150A and the following provisions of 310 CMR 7.00 are adopted pursuant to the authority
granted by M.G.L. c. 21C, §§ 4 and 6 and by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 6.
(Mass. Register #1557, 9/26/2025)
(1) The following definitions in 310 CMR 7.00:
(a) COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY (C.E.).
(b) FUEL, including the definition of HAZARDOUS WASTE FUEL and USED OIL
FUEL.
(c) GENERATOR.
(d) HAZARDOUS WASTE.
(e) HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR.
(f) PRINCIPAL ORGANIC HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENT (POHC).
(g) PRODUCTS OF INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION (PICs).
(h) RECYCLABLE MATERIAL.
(i) REGULATED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL.
(j) SPACE HEATER, including the definition of USED OIL FUEL FIRED SPACE
HEATER.
(k) TOTAL HALOGENS.
(l) UNUSED WASTE OIL.
(m) USED OIL FUEL.
(n) USED WASTE OIL.
(o) WASTE.
(2) 310 CMR 7.04(9).
(3) 310 CMR 7.05(7), (8), and (9) and 310 CMR 7.05(8): Table 3.
(4) 310 CMR 7.08(4).
LEGEND
The following symbols will indicate, in the attached 310 CMR 7.00: Air Pollution Control,
which Air Pollution Control Districts they apply to:
U = Universal, all districts
MB = Metropolitan Boston
B = Berkshire
PV = Pioneer Valley
CM = Central Massachusetts
SM = Southeastern Massachusetts
MV = Merrimack Valley
Massachusetts Cities & Towns
with corresponding DEP
Regional Offices and Air Pollution Control Districts
City/Town
Region
District
A
Abington
SE
MB
Acton
C
MB
Acushnet
SE
SM
Adams
W
B
Agawam
W
PV
Alford
W
B
Amesbury
NE
MV
Amherst
W
PV
Andover
NE
MV
Arlington
NE
MB
Ashburnham
C
CM
Ashby
C
CM
Ashfield
W
PV
Ashland
NE
MB
Athol
W
CM
Attleboro
SE
SM
Auburn
C
CM
Avon
SE
MB
Ayer
C
MV
B
Barnstable
SE
SM
Barre
C
CM
Becket
W
B
Bedford
NE
MB
Belchertown
W
PV
Bellingham
C
SM
Belmont
NE
MB
Berkley
SE
SM
Berlin
C
CM
Bernardston
W
PV
Beverly
NE
MB
Billerica
NE
MV
Blackstone
C
CM
Blandford
W
PV
Bolton
C
MB
Boston
NE
MB
Bourne
SE
SM
Boxborough
C
MB
Boxford
NE
MV
Boylston
C
CM
Braintree
S
MB
Brewster
SE
SM
Bridgewater
SE
MB
Brimfield
W
PV
Brockton
SE
MB
Brookfield
C
CM
Brookline
NE
MB
Buckland
W
PV
Burlington
NE
MB
City/Town
Region
District
C
Cambridge
NE
MB
Canton
S
MB
Carlisle
NE
MV
Carver
SE
SM
Charlemont
W
PV
Charlton
C
CM
Chatham
SE
SM
Chelmsford
NE
MV
Chelsea
NE
MB
Cheshire
W
B
Chester
W
PV
Chesterfield
W
PV
Chicopee
W
PV
Chilmark
SE
SM
Clarksburg
W
B
Clinton
C
CM
Cohasset
S
MB
Colrain
W
PV
Concord
NE
MB
Conway
W
PV
Cummington
W
PV
D
Dalton
W
B
Danvers
NE
MB
Dartmouth
SE
SM
Dedham
NE
MB
Deerfield
W
PV
Dennis
SE
SM
Dighton
SE
SM
Douglas
C
CM
Dover
NE
MB
Dracut
NE
MV
Dudley
C
CM
Dunstable
C
MV
Duxbury
SE
MB
E
E. Bridgewater
SE
MB
E. Longmeadow
W
PV
E. Brookfield
C
CM
Eastham
SE
SM
Easthampton
W
PV
Easton
SE
MB
Edgartown
SE
SM
Egremont
W
B
Erving
W
PV
Essex
NE
MB
Everett
NE
MB
City/Town
Region
District
F
Fairhaven
SE
SM
Fall River
SE
SM
Falmouth
SE
SM
Fitchburg
C
CM
Florida
W
B
Foxborough
SE
SM
Framingham
NE
MB
Franklin
C
SM
Freetown
SE
SM
G
Gardner
C
CM
Gay Head
SE
SM
Georgetown
NE
MV
Gill
W
PV
Gloucester
NE
MB
Goshen
W
PV
Gosnold
SE
SM
Grafton
C
CM
Granby
W
PV
Granville
W
PV
Greenfield
W
PV
Groton
C
MV
Groveland
NE
MV
Gt. Barrington W
B
H
Hadley
W
PV
Halifax
SE
SM
Hamilton
NE
MB
Hampden
W
PV
Hancock
W
B
Hanover
SE
MB
Hanson
SE
MB
Hardwick
W
CM
Harvard
C
CM
Harwich
SE
SM
Hatfield
W
PV
Haverhill
NE
MV
Hawley
W
PV
Heath
W
PV
Hingham
S
MB
Hinsdale
W
B
Holbrook
S
MB
Holden
C
CM
Holland
W
PV
Holliston
C
MB
Holyoke
W
PV
Hopedale
C
CM
Hopkinton
C
MB
Hubbardston
C
CM
Hudson
C
MB
Hull
S
MB
Huntington
W
PV
City/Town
Region
District
I
Ipswich
NE
MB
K
Kingston
SE
SM
L
Lakeville
SE
SM
Lancaster
C
CM
Lanesborough
W
B
Lawrence
NE
MV
Lee
W
B
Leicester
C
CM
Lenox
W
B
Leominster
C
CM
Leverett
W
PV
Lexington
NE
MB
Leyden
W
PV
Lincoln
NE
MB
Littleton
C
MV
Longmeadow
W
PV
Lowell
NE
MV
Ludlow
W
PV
Lunenburg
C
CM
Lynn
NE
MB
Lynnfield
NE
MB
M
Malden
NE
MB
Manchester
NE
MB
Mansfield
SE
SM
Marblehead
NE
MB
Marion
SE
SM
Marlborough
C
MB
Marshfield
SE
MB
Mashpee
SE
SM
Mattapoisett
SE
SM
Maynard
C
MB
Medfield
C
MB
Medford
NE
MB
Medway
C
SM
Melrose
NE
MB
Mendon
C
CM
Merrimac
NE
MV
Methuen
NE
MV
Middleborough
SE
SM
Middlefield
W
PV
Middleton
NE
MB
Milford
C
SM
Millbury
C
CM
Millis
C
MB
Millville
C
CM
Milton
NE
MB
City/Town
Region
District
Monroe
W
PV
Monson
W
PV
Montague
W
PV
Monterey
W
B
Montgomery
W
PV
Mt. Washington
W
B
N
N. Attleborough
SE
SM
N. Brookfield
C
CM
N. Reading
NE
MB
Nahant
NE
MB
Nantucket
SE
SM
Northampton
W
PV
Northborough
C
CM
Natick
NE
MB
Needham
NE
MB
New Salem
W
PV
New Braintree
C
CM
New Ashford
W
B
New Marlborough W
B
New Bedford
SE
SM
Newbury
NE
MV
Newburyport
NE
MV
Newton
NE
MB
Norfolk
C
MB
North Adams
W
B
North Andover
NE
MV
Northbridge
C
CM
Northfield
W
PV
Norton
SE
SM
Norwell
SE
MB
Norwood
S
MB
O
Oak Bluffs
SE
SM
Oakham
C
CM
Orange
W
PV
Orleans
SE
SM
Otis
W
B
Oxford
C
CM
Palmer
W
PV
Paxton
C
CM
Peabody
NE
MB
Pelham
W
PV
Pembroke
SE
MB
Pepperell
C
MV
Peru
W
B
Petersham
W
CM
Phillipston
C
CM
Pittsfield
W
B
City/Town
Region
District
Plainfield
W
PV
Plainville
SE
SM
Plymouth
SE
SM
Plympton
SE
SM
Princeton
C
CM
Provincetown
SE
SM
Q
Quincy
NE
MB
R
Randolph
S
MB
Raynham
SE
SM
Reading
NE
MB
Rehoboth
SE
SM
Revere
NE
MB
Richmond
W
B
Rochester
SE
SM
Rockland
SE
MB
Rockport
NE
MB
Rowe
W
PV
Rowley
NE
MV
Royalston
W
CM
Russell
W
PV
Rutland
C
CM
S
Salem
NE
MB
Salisbury
NE
MV
Sandisfield
W
B
Sandwich
SE
SM
Saugus
NE
MB
Savoy
W
B
Scituate
SE
MB
Seekonk
SE
SM
Sharon
SE
MB
Sheffield
W
B
Shelburne
W
PV
Sherborn
NE
MB
Shirley
C
CM
Shrewsbury
C
CM
Shutesbury
W
PV
Somerset
SE
SM
Somerville
NE
MB
South Hadley
W
PV
Southampton
W
PV
Southborough
C
MB
Southbridge
C
CM
Southwick
W
PV
Spencer
C
CM
City/Town
Region
District
Springfield
W
PV
Sterling
C
CM
Stockbridge
W
B
Stoneham
NE
MB
Stoughton
SE
MB
Stow
C
MB
Sturbridge
C
CM
Sudbury
NE
MB
Sunderland
W
PV
Sutton
C
CM
Swampscott
NE
MB
Swansea
SE
SM
T
Taunton
SE
SM
Templeton
C
CM
Tewksbury
NE
MV
Tisbury
SE
SM
Tolland
W
PV
Topsfield
NE
MB
Townsend
C
CM
Truro
SE
SM
Tyngsborough
N
MV
Tyringham
W
B
U
Upton
C
CM
Uxbridge
C
CM
W
Wakefield
NE
MB
Wales
W
PV
Walpole
S
MB
Waltham
NE
MB
Ware
W
PV
Wareham
SE
SM
Warren
W
CM
Warwick
W
PV
Washington
W
B
City/Town
Region
District
Watertown
NE
MB
Wayland
NE
MB
Webster
C
CM
Wellesley
NE
MB
Wellfleet
SE
SM
Wendell
W
PV
Wenham
NE
MB
W. Brookfield
C
CM
W. Stockbridge
W
B
W. Springfield
W
PV
West Newbury
NE
MV
W. Bridgewater
SE
MB
West Tisbury
SE
SM
West Boylston
C
CM
Westborough
C
CM
Westfield
W
PV
Westford
N
MV
Westhampton
W
PV
Westminster
C
CM
Weston
NE
MB
Westport
SE
SM
Westwood
NE
MB
Weymouth
S
MB
Whately
W
PV
Whitman
SE
MB
Wilbraham
W
PV
Williamsburg
W
PV
Williamstown
W
B
Wilmington
NE
MB
Winchester
NE
MB
Winchendon
C
CM
Windsor
W
B
Winthrop
NE
MB
Woburn
NE
MB
Worcester
C
CM
Worthington
W
PV
Wrentham
SE
SM
Y
Yarmouth
SE
SM
PREAMBLE
The purpose of 310 CMR 7.00 is to prevent the occurrence of conditions of air pollution
where such do not exist and to facilitate the abatement of conditions of air pollution where and
when such occur. They are designed to attain, preserve, and conserve the highest possible
quality of the ambient air compatible with needs of society.
DEFINITIONS
When used in 310 CMR 7.00 or in communications, notices or orders relative thereto, the
following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:
12-MONTH PERIOD, 12-MONTH ROLLING PERIOD, ROLLING 12-MONTH PERIOD,
CONSECUTIVE 12-MONTH TIME PERIOD OR CONSECUTIVE 12-MONTH PERIOD
means a consecutive rolling 12-month period over which emissions are calculated for the
purpose described by the regulatory section in which this phrase appears. A rolling 12-month
period is calculated monthly starting with the month just ended and counting back 12 months
(e.g., December through the previous January, January through the previous February, February
through the previous March, etc.)
ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK or AST, as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3) and (6), means a
motor vehicle fuel storage tank that is intended for fixed installations, without backfill, that is
located above or below grade.
ACT means the Federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION means in general, initiation of physical on-site construction
activities of any facility subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.00, which are of a permanent
nature. Such activities include, but are not limited to, installation of building supports and
foundations, laying underground pipework and construction of permanent structures.
ACTUAL EMISSIONS means the rate that an emission unit or facility discharges air
contaminants into the ambient air. This can be calculated on a daily, weekly, monthly, ozone
season, 12-month rolling, calendar year basis or other time period as determined by the
requirements of the applicable regulation(s). Actual emissions shall be calculated using the
unit's actual operating hours, production rates, and types of materials processed, stored, or
combusted during the selected time period including the efficiency of pollution control
equipment, if present.
ADHESION PRIMER means a coating that is applied to a polyolefin part to promote the
adhesion of a subsequent coating. An adhesion primer is clearly identified as an adhesion primer
or adhesion promoter on its accompanying safety data sheet.
ADHESION PROMOTER means a coating designed to facilitate the bonding of a primer or
topcoat on surfaces such as trim moldings, door locks, and door sills, where sanding is
impracticable, and on plastic parts and the edges of sanded areas.
ADMINISTRATOR means the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
his or her designee.
AEROSOL means a system of solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas.
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK OPERATIONS means manufacturing,
rework, repair or specialized service (such as chemical milling, rather than actual component
production or assembly), of an aerospace vehicle or component including, but not limited to, any
fabricated part, processed part, assembly of parts, or completed unit of any aircraft including,
but not limited to, airplanes, helicopters, missiles, rockets, and space vehicles. In general,
aerospace manufacturing and rework facilities are covered by the SIC codes 3720, 3721, 3724,
3728, 3760, 3761, 3764, 3769, 4512, 4581 and 9711. However, facilities classified under other
SIC codes may also perform operations that meet the definition of aerospace manufacturing and
rework operations.
AFFECTED FACILITY for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.16, means any employment facility at
which 250 or more employees are commuters, or any educational facility at which 1000 or more
persons are commuters.
AGRICULTURE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.07, means those practices involved with the
cultivation of soil for purposes of crop production and/or the raising of livestock when such
crops are produced primarily for commercial foodstuffs and such livestock are raised primarily
for commercial foodstuffs or work purposes.
AIR means atmosphere.
AIR CONTAMINANT means any substance or man-made physical phenomenon in the ambient
air space and includes, but is not limited to, dust, flyash, gas, fume, mist, odor, smoke, vapor,
pollen, microorganism, radioactive material, radiation, heat, sound, any combination thereof, or
any decay or reaction product thereof.
AIR CONTAMINATION SOURCE means any place at or from which any air contaminant is
emitted to the ambient air space.
AIR POLLUTION means the presence in the ambient air space of one or more air contaminants
or combinations thereof in such concentrations and of such duration as to:
(a) cause a nuisance;
(b) be injurious, or be on the basis of current information, potentially injurious to human
or animal life, to vegetation, or to property; or
(c) unreasonably interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property or the
conduct of business.
AIR TOXIC. Any air contaminant for which the Department has published inhalation toxicity
values or that the Department has determined to be toxic or potentially toxic to human health.
AIR-ASSISTED AIRLESS SPRAY means an airless spray with a compressed air jet at the
nozzle opening to atomize a coating.
AIR-DRIED COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2.a. and b., means a coating that
is cured at a temperature below 90̊ C (194̊ F).
AIR-DRIED COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(21), means a coating that is dried by the
use of air or forced warm air at temperatures below 90̊ C (194̊ F).
AIRLESS SPRAY means a spray coating method in which the coating is atomized by forcing
it through a small nozzle opening at high pressure. The coating is not mixed with air before
exiting from the nozzle opening.
ALCOHOL SUBSTITUTE means non-alcohol fountain solution additives including, but not
limited to, glycol ethers or ethylene glycol.
ALTER OR ALTERATION means any physical change or change in the method of operation
(including modification or reconfiguration of an emissions unit, change in the raw material used
or change in the operating rate) which would result in an increase in potential emissions or an
increase in ambient air impacts (i.e., reduced stack height).
ALTERNATIVE FUEL means any fuel designated as such on an annual list issued by the
Department, including methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols; mixtures containing
85% or more by volume of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols with gasoline or
other fuels; natural gas; liquified petroleum gas; hydrogen, coal-derived liquid fuels; fuels (other
than alcohol) derived from biological materials; electricity (including electricity from solar
energy); and any other fuel that the Department determines is substantially not petroleum.
AMBIENT AIR SPACE means the unconfined space occupied by the atmosphere above the
geographical area of the District which includes the air outside a facility or structure.
ANNUAL CAPACITY FACTOR means the ratio between the actual heat input to the emission
unit during the calendar year and the potential heat input to the emission unit had it been
operated for 8,760 hours during a calendar year at the rated capacity; rated capacity for
combustion turbines shall be at ISO (the International Organization for Standardization)
conditions (i.e., 59̊ Fahrenheit, 60% relative humidity, and 101.3 kilopascals pressure).
ANTIFOULANT COATING means any coating applied to the underwater portion of a pleasure
craft to prevent or reduce the attachment of biological organisms, and registered with the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a pesticide under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Section 136).
ANTI-GLARE SAFETY COATING means a low gloss coating formulated to eliminate glare
for safety purposes on interior surfaces of a vehicle, as specified under the U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.02(12), means any emission
limitation, standard, term, condition or other requirement provided for in a Department
regulation, a plan approval, an emission control plan or other document issued by the
Department pursuant to 310 CMR 7.00.
APPLICATION AREA means any area where a coating is applied including, but not limited to,
application by dipping, rolling, spraying or flowcoating techniques.
AQUEOUS CLEANER means a cleaning fluid or device using a cleaning fluid that is composed
of soap and/or other water-soluble materials in a water solution.
ASPHALT means a dark-brown to black cementitious material (solid, semi-solid, or liquid) in
which the predominating constituents are bitumens which occur in nature as such, or which are
obtained as residue in refining petroleum.
ATTAINMEMT AREA means any area determined by the Administrator as one in which the
ambient air concentration for a criteria pollutant does not exceed a primary or a secondary
National Ambient Air Quality Standard.
AUTOMOBILE means a motor vehicle capable of carrying no more than 12 passengers.
AUTOMOTIVE EXTERIOR FLEXIBLE PARTS means flexible plastic parts used in the
manufacture or repair of exterior components of automobiles.
AUTOMOTIVE EXTERIOR RIGID (NON-FLEXIBLE) PARTS means rigid plastic parts used
in the manufacture or repair of exterior components of automobiles.
AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR PARTS means plastic parts used in the manufacture or repair of
interior components of automobiles.
AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING FACILITY means any facility at which the interior or exterior
bodies of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, mobile equipment, or vans are repainted. This
definition includes refinishing operations that travel to various locations, that refinish new
vehicles damaged in transit before their initial sale, and that refinish aftermarket vehicles.
AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION COATING means the coating of any plastic part that
is or shall be assembled with other parts to form an automobile or truck.
Btu means British thermal unit, the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one
pound of water from 39̊ F to 40̊ F.
BAKED COATING means a coating that is cured at a temperature that is at or above 90̊ C
(194̊ F).
BAKERY means a facility consisting of one or more ovens for the baking of bread or other yeast
leavened products.
BASE DATE means the date on which the base number of single occupant commuter vehicles
at a particular employment facility or educational institution must be determined.
BEST AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY means an emission limitation based on the
maximum degree of reduction of any regulated air contaminant emitted from or which results
from any regulated facility which the Department, on a case-by-case basis taking into account
energy, environmental, and economic impacts and other costs, determines is achievable for such
facility through application of production processes and available methods, systems and
techniques for control of each such contaminant. The best available control technology
determination shall not allow emissions in excess of any emission standard established under
the New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants or under any other applicable section of 310 CMR 7.00, and may include a design
feature, equipment specification, work practice, operating standard, or combination thereof.
BIOTECHNOLOGY means the use of cellular and molecular processes from living systems to
make or assist in making products.
BLACK COATING means a coating which meets the following criteria:
(a) Maximum lightness: 23 units.
(b) Saturation: less than 2.8, where saturation equals the square root of A² + B².
These criteria are based on Cielab color space, 0/45 geometry. For spherical geometry,
specular included, maximum lightness is 33 units.
BLANKET means a rubber-covered cylinder that receives the printed image from the plate
cylinder and transfers the image to the substrate.
BOSTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION means the organization
designated for maintaining a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3C) transportation
planning process under Section 134 of the Federal Aid Highway Act and Section 5303 of the
Federal Transit Act in the Boston metropolitan region.
BOSTON TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT means the agency within the City of Boston
responsible for transportation and traffic-related activities including the regulation of off-street
parking spaces in the City under M.G.L. c. 148, § 56.
BOTTOM FILLING means the filling of a tank truck or stationary storage tank through an
opening which is flush with the bottom of the tank.
BUBBLE means an alternative emission control strategy where several emission points are
regarded as being placed under an hypothetical dome which is then regarded as a single emission
source. Sources under a bubble may reallocate emission decreases and increases so long as the
requirements of 310 CMR 7.00 are met. Bubbles need not be confined to a single facility or
source site.
BULK PLANT means any organic material storage and/or distribution facility with an average
daily throughput (1/30 of the total throughput on a rolling 30-day time period) of greater than or
equal to 4,000, but less than 20,000 gallons of organic material having a true vapor pressure
greater than 1.5 psia under actual storage conditions.
BULK TERMINAL means any organic material storage and/or distribution facility with an
average daily throughput (1/30 of the total throughput on a rolling 30-day time period) of greater
than 20,000 gallons of organic material having a true vapor pressure greater than 1.5 psia under
actual storage conditions.
BUSINESS DAY as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3) and (6), means a day of the week that the
Department is open for business.
BUSINESS MACHINE means a device that uses electronic or mechanical methods to process
information, perform calculations, print or copy information, or convert sound into electrical
impulses for transmission, including devices listed in North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) numbers 333318, 334112, 334118, 334210, and photocopy machines, a
subcategory of products classified under NAICS code 333316.
BUSINESS MACHINE COATING means the coating of any plastic part that is or shall be
assembled with other parts to form a business machine.
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (or CALIFORNIA ARB or CARB) means the
California state agency established and empowered to regulate sources of air pollution in
California, including motor vehicles, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sections
39500 et seq.
CAMOUFLAGE COATING means a coating used, principally by the military, to conceal
equipment from detection.
CAPTURE EFFICIENCY means the ability of a building, enclosure or system to capture air
contaminants within the building, enclosure or system before the air contaminants are directed
to an air pollution control device. Capture efficiency is determined in accordance with EPA
Reference Test Method Number 204, as specified in 40 CFR Part 51: Appendix M, or by other
methods approved by the Department and EPA.
CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT (CO2e) means the amount of GHGs emitted computed by
multiplying the mass amount of emissions in tons per year for each of the greenhouse gases in
the air contaminant GHGs, by each gas’ associated global warming potential set forth in 40 CFR
Part 98, Subpart A: Table A-1 – Global Warming Potentials as in effect on January 1, 2015, and
summing the resultant value for each gas to compute tons per year CO2e.
CEMS means a continuous emissions monitoring system
CFR means the Code of Federal Regulations.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOSTON MPO means the chairman of the Boston Metropolitan
Planning Organization; which position is held by the Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation
and Construction.
CHART means the Ringelmann Scale for grading the density of smoke, as published by the
United States Bureau of Mines and as referred to in the Bureau of Mines Information Circular
No. 8333, or any smoke inspection guide approved by the Department.
CLASS I HARDBOARD PANELING FINISH means a finish that meets the specifications for
Class I of Voluntary Product Standard PS-59-73 as approved by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI).
CLASS II HARDBOARD PANELING FINISH means a finish that meets the Class II
specifications of ANSI A135.5-2012 as approved by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI).
CLEANUP SOLUTION means a solution which is used to clean any equipment and its parts.
CLEAR COAT means a coating which lacks color and opacity or is transparent and uses the
undercoat as a reflectant base or undertone color.
COATING means a material applied onto, or impregnated into, a substrate for protective,
decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints,
varnishes, sealants, adhesives and temporary protective coatings.
DEFINITIONS: continued
COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(14) means materials applied onto or impregnated into
a substrate for decorative, protective, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not
limited to, solvent-borne coatings, waterborne coatings, adhesives, wax coatings, wax
laminations, extrusion coatings, extrusion laminations, 100% solid adhesives, UV cured
coatings, electron beam cured coatings, hot melt coatings, and cold seal coatings. Materials used
to form unsupported substrates, such as calendaring of vinyl, blown film, cast film, extruded
film, and co-extruded film, are not defined as coatings.
COATING LINE(S) means one or more apparatuses or operations which apply, convey and dry
a surface coating comprised of including but not limited to the coating applicator (knife coating,
roll coating, spray booths, flow coaters, dipping), conveyors, flashoff areas, air dryers, drying
ovens and curing ovens. A coating line is considered to convey, apply and dry one or more
layers of surface coating including, but not limited to, base coat, single coat, prime coat, and top
coat.
COATING LINE for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(14), means a series of coating applicators,
flash-off areas, and any associated curing/drying equipment between one or more unwind/feed
stations and one or more rewind/cutting stations.
COATING MIXING TANK means any portable or stationary tank used to disperse, blend,
strain, thin, or tint an ink or formulation used for surface coating.
COMBINED CYCLE COMBUSTION TURBINE means any combustion turbine, including the
duct burner portion thereof, in which heat is recovered from the exhaust gases to heat water or
generate steam.
COMBUSTION DEVICE means all equipment including, but not limited to, thermal
incinerators, catalytic incinerators, flares, boilers, and process heaters used for combustion of
organic vapors.
COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY (C.E.) means a measure of the completeness of combustion,
expressed as a percent, determined by the measurement of carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon
monoxide (CO) in flue gas in accordance with the following formula: C.E. = [CO2/(CO + CO2)]
x 100.
COMMENCE OPERATIONS, as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3) and (6), means that point, after a
Stage I or Stage II system has been installed or has undergone a substantial modification, when
motor vehicle fuel is first dispensed for sale or use from a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
or tank truck for the purpose said facility or tank truck is intended.
COMMERCIAL PARKING SPACES means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.30, parking spaces
provided for a fee, excluding employee parking spaces.
COMMISSIONER means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection.
COMMUTER means any employee or student during his or her journey to or from work or
classes and whose automobile is not customarily required to be used in the course of
employment or classes.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION means a statement detailing the compliance status of the
emission unit or facility in regards to each applicable requirement, signed by a responsible
official of the facility as being complete, accurate and true to the best knowledge of the
signatory.
COMPONENT for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means a piece of equipment including,
but not limited to, pumps, valves, compressors, and pressure relief valves, which has the
potential to leak volatile organic compounds.
CONDENSATE for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24, means hydrocarbon liquid separated from
natural gas which condenses due to changes in the temperature and/or pressure and remains
liquid at standard conditions.
CONDENSIBLE SUBSTANCES means any inorganic or organic compound or element, which
exist in vapor phase prior to being emitted to the ambient atmosphere and undergoes rapid
condensation under ambient conditions.
CONDENSOR means a device which cools a gas stream to a temperature which removes
specific organic compounds by condensation.
CONSTRUCT OR CONSTRUCTION means any physical change or change in the method of
operation (including fabrication, erection, installation, demolition, or modification of an
emissions unit) which would result in an increase in potential emissions.
CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (CGTS) means a system
designed to remediate groundwater contaminated with VOC through stripping of VOC from the
water and transferring the VOC to an air stream.
CONTAMINATED SOIL VENTING SYSTEM means a system designed to remediate soil
contaminated with a volatile organic compound (VOC) through stripping of the VOC from the
soil by use of an on-site venting system constructed into the contaminated soil area.
CONTAMINATED SOIL VENTING SYSTEM does not include the venting of landfills.
CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE means meeting emission limitations established by 310 CMR
7.00 at all times.
CONTINUOUS PROCESS POLYSTYRENE RESIN MANUFACTURING PLANT means a
plant in which styrene, with various dissolved additives, is continuously fed into a thermal
reactor system and a molten resin product is continuously discharged from the reactor system.
COOLING TOWER as used in 310 CMR 7.02(2)(g)6., means an open water recirculation device
that uses fans or natural draft to draw or force ambient air through the device to cool warm water
by direct contact.
CRITERIA AIR CONTAMINANT or CRITERIA POLLUTANT means ozone (O3), particulate
matter (PM), sulfur oxides measured as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), volatile
organic compounds (VOC) as non-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide (CO) or lead (Pb),
or any other air contaminant for which national ambient air quality standards have been adopted.
CRUDE OIL means a naturally occurring mixture which consists of hydrocarbons, and sulfur,
nitrogen and/or oxygen derivatives of hydrocarbons which is a liquid at standard conditions.
CUMULATIVE IMPACT ANALYSIS. For the purpose of 310 CMR 7.02(14), the analysis
required in 310 CMR 7.02(14).
CURB WEIGHT describes a vehicle's weight classification as determined by the Registrar of
Motor Vehicles.
CUTBACK ASPHALT means asphalt cement which has been liquefied by blending with
petroleum solvent (diluents) such that the blend contains greater than 7% by weight of such
petroleum solvents. Upon exposure to atmospheric conditions the diluents evaporate, leaving
the asphalt cement to perform its function.
DEFINITIONS: continued
CYLINDER means any one of several components of a printing press used to transfer printed
images or guide paper through the press including, but not limited to, intermediate, blanket,
impression, plate and sheet transfer cylinders.
DEMOLITION OR RENOVATION means, unless otherwise specified, any operation which
involves the wrecking, taking out, removal, stripping, or altering in any way (including repairing,
restoring, drilling, cutting, sanding, sawing, scratching, scraping, or digging into) or construction
of one or more facility components or facility component insulation. DEMOLITION or
RENOVATION includes load- and nonload - supporting structural members of a facility.
DEPARTMENT means the Department of Environmental Protection (pursuant to St. 1989
c. 240, §§ 101, "...the department of environmental quality engineering shall be known as the
department of environmental protection").
DIGITAL PRINTING means a method of printing in which an electronic output device transfers
variable data, in the form of an image, from a computer to a variety of substrates.
DIP COATING means a method of applying coatings to a substrate by submersion into and
removal from a coating bath.
DISTRICT means the Berkshire (BAPCD), Central Massachusetts (CMAPCD), Merrimack
Valley (MVAPCD), Metropolitan Boston (MBAPCD), Pioneer Valley (PVAPCD), and
Southeastern Massachusetts (SMAPCD) Air Pollution Control Districts.
DRUM means any cylindrical metal shipping container larger than 12 gallons capacity but no
larger than 110 gallons capacity.
DRY BOTTOM means a furnace design in which the coal-fired unit equipped with an ash
disposal hopper bottom with sufficient cooling surface so that the ash particles impinging on the
furnace walls or hopper bottom can be removed in a dry state.
DUAL-POINT STAGE I SYSTEM as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3), means a type of Stage I system
in which the storage tank is equipped with an entry port for a motor vehicle fuel fill pipe and a
separate exit port for a vapor connection.
DUCT BURNER means a device that combusts fuel and that is placed in the exhaust duct from
another source, such as a stationary gas turbine, internal combustion engine, kiln etc., to allow
the firing of additional fuel to heat the exhaust gases before the exhaust gases enter a heat
recovery steam generating unit.
DUST means finely divided solid matter.
DYEING FORMULATION means a fluid used to apply color to a textile substrate.
ELASTOMERIC COATING means a coating that is designed for application over flexible parts,
such as elastomeric bumpers.
ELECTRIC DISSIPATING COATING means a coating that rapidly dissipates a high voltage
electric charge.
ELECTRIC-INSULATING AND THERMAL-CONDUCTING COATING means a coating that
displays an electrical insulation of at least 1000 volts DC per mil on a flat test plate and an
average thermal conductivity of at least 0.27 BTU per hour-foot-°F.
ELECTRIC-INSULATING VARNISH means a non-convertible-type coating applied to electric
motors, components of electric motors, or power transformers, to provide electrical, mechanical,
and environmental protection or resistance.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(31)
means components and assemblies of components that generate, convert, transmit, or modify
electrical energy. Electrical and electronic components include, but are not limited to, wires,
windings, stators, rotors, magnets, contacts, relays, printed circuit boards, printed wire
assemblies, wiring boards, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, and transistors. Cabinets in
which electrical and electronic components are housed are not considered electrical and
electronic components.
ELECTRODEPOSITION means a specialized form of dip coating where opposite electric
charges are applied to the coating and the part.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE/RADIO
FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE
(EMI/RFI) COATING means a coating used in plastic business machine housings to attenuate
electromagnetic and radio frequency interference signals that would otherwise pass through the
plastic housings.
ELECTROSTATIC PREPARATION COATING means a coating that is applied to a plastic part
solely to provide conductivity for the subsequent application of a primer, a topcoat, or other
coating through the use of electrostatic application methods. An electrostatic preparation coating
is clearly identified as an electrostatic preparation coating on its accompanying safety data sheet.
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATION means the application of charged atomized paint
particles thereby enhancing deposition by electrostatic attraction of the paint to the substrate.
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION/RENOVATION OPERATION means any operation that was
not planned but results from a sudden unexpected event which requires the
demolition/renovation of a structurally sound or unsound facility or facility component. This
term includes operations necessitated by non-routine failures of equipment.
EMERGENCY MOTOR VEHICLE as used in 310 CMR 7.24(6), means any publicly or
privately-owned motor vehicle used for the restoration or maintenance of electricity, gas,
telephone, or other utilities essential to maintain public services during an emergency situation;
any publicly-owned motor vehicle operated by a peace officer in performance of their duties; any
authorized emergency motor vehicle used for fighting fires or responding to emergency fire
calls; any publicly-owned authorized emergency motor vehicle used by an emergency medical
technician or paramedic; any publicly or privately-owned motor vehicle under contract for snow
removal; any publicly or privately-owned motor vehicle used for towing or servicing other
emergency motor vehicles; or any ambulance used by a private entity under contract with a
public agency.
EMERGENCY SITUATION as used in 310 CMR 7.24(6), means a situation in which a local,
state, or federal official has declared a "state of emergency," or during fire fighting activities.
EMERGENCY OR STAND-BY ENGINE for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.02(8)(i) and 7.03(10),
means any stationary internal combustion engine which operates as an emergency or standby
mechanical or electrical power source.
EMI/RFI SHIELDING COATING means a coating used on electrical or electronic equipment
to provide shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference
(RFI), or static discharge.
EMISSION means any discharge or release of an air contaminant to the ambient air space.
EMISSION POINT means any place (including, but not limited to, a stack or vent) at or from
which any air contaminant is emitted to the ambient air space.
EMISSION STATEMENT is a certification submitted by the owner or operator of a facility that
describes the actual annual emissions of VOC and/or NOx from the facility as well as the
average Ozone Season daily emissions from the facility.
EMISSION UNIT means any individual piece of equipment from which any air contaminant is
emitted to the ambient air space; for example, an individual boiler, a single degreaser, etc.
EMISSIONS CAPTURE AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT means a system designed to limit the
release of air contaminants into the ambient air by collecting emissions from a facility or
emission unit, before they are emitted to the ambient air, and controlling these emissions by
reducing or eliminating the mass of the air contaminants contained in the emissions. Control
methods include, but are not limited to, oxidation, filtration, scrubbing, condensation, absorption
and adsorption.
EMPLOYEE means any person who performs work for an employer 17 or more hours per week
and for more than 20 weeks per year for compensation and who travels to and from work by any
mode of travel.
EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES means for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.30, parking spaces
provided for use by employees of MASSPORT and employees of tenants at Logan Airport.
EMPLOYER means any person or entity who employs 250 or more daytime employee
commuters at any time during a calendar year at any employment facility, or any educational
institution with 1000 or more commuters.
EMPLOYMENT FACILITY means any facility or group of facilities of the same employer
which are within walking distance of each other at which 250 or more persons are commuters.
END SEALING COMPOUND means a synthetic rubber compound which is coated on to ends
of cans and which functions as a gasket when the can is assembled.
ENERGY INPUT CAPACITY means the ability of a fuel utilization facility, based on the
Higher Heating Value (HHV) of the fuel, to combust a stated maximum amount of fuel on a
steady state basis, as determined by the physical design and characteristics of the fuel utilization
facility and does not include the energy input from preheated combustion air, recirculated flue
gases, or exhaust gases from other sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POPULATION.
(a) A Neighborhood that meets one or more of the following criteria:
1. the annual median household income is not more than 65% of the statewide annual
median household income;
2. minorities comprise 40% or more of the population;
3. 25% or more of households lack English language proficiency;
4. minorities comprise 25% or more of the population and the annual median household
income of the municipality in which the neighborhood is located does not exceed 150%
of the statewide annual median household income; or
(b) a geographic portion of a Neighborhood designated by the Secretary as an
Environmental Justice Population pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30, § 62; provided, however, that
a Neighborhood or a geographic portion of a Neighborhood that the Secretary has
determined shall not be designated an Environmental Justice Population pursuant to
M.G.L. c. 30, § 62 shall not be considered an Environmental Justice Population.
DEFINITIONS: continued
EPA means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
ETCHING FILLER means a coating that contains less than 23% solids by weight and at least
½% acid by weight, and is used instead of applying a pretreatment coating followed by a primer.
EXECUTIVE ORDER, as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3) and (6), means a certification document,
including but not limited to, applicable exhibits, installation, operation and maintenance
manuals, manufacturer guidance documents and manufacturer advisory correspondence or mail
outs, as issued or approved by CARB, in accordance with the applicable certification procedures
(17 of the California Code of Regulations, section 94011, as amended April 12, 1996) and
adopted by the Department in 310 CMR 7.24(3) and (6).
EXISTING FACILITY for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.02(8), means any facility that is in
operation on or before June 1, 1972, or any proposed facility of which the construction,
substantial reconstruction or alteration of which has been approved in writing by the Department
on or before June 1, 1972. All facilities as specified in the Federal Register, Volume 36, No.
247, December 23, 1971, the construction or modification of which was initiated after
August 17, 1971 shall not be defined as existing facilities.
EXTERIOR BASE COAT means any coating applied to the exterior of a can to provide exterior
protection to the metal and/or provide background for the lithographic or printing operation.
EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF means a storage vessel cover in an open top tank consisting
of a double deck or pontoon single deck which rests upon and is supported by the petroleum
liquid being contained and is equipped with a closure seal or seals to close the space between
the roof edge and tank shell.
EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS means continuous exposure to temperatures
consistently above 95̊ C, detergents, abrasives, scouring agents, solvents, corrosive atmospheres,
or similar environmental conditions.
EXTREME HIGH-GLOSS COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2.a. and b., means
a coating which, when tested by ASTM standard D523-14, shows a reflectance of 75% or more
on a 60° meter.
EXTREME HIGH-GLOSS COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(b)4. and (d)2.c.,
means a coating which, when tested by ASTM standard D523-14, shows a reflectance of 90%
or more on a 60̊ meter.
EXTREME PERFORMANCE COATING means coatings designed for exposure to harsh or
extreme environmental conditions, as determined by the Department including, but not limited
to, constant weather exposure, detergents, temperatures consistently above 203̊ F (95̊ C), or
corrosive atmospheres.
EXTREME PERFORMANCE COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2.a. and b.
means a coating used on a metal or plastic surface where the coated surface is, in its intended
use, exposed to extreme environmental conditions such as those listed in (a) through (c).
EXTREME PERFORMANCE COATING includes, but is not limited to, coatings applied to
locomotives, railroad cars, farm machinery, and heavy duty trucks. Extreme environmental
conditions include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(a) Chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents, chemicals, chemical fumes,
chemical mixtures, or solutions;
(b) Repeated exposure to temperatures in excess of 121̊ C (250̊ F); or
(c) Repeated heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and repeated scrubbing with
industrial grade solvents, cleansers, or scouring agents.
FABRIC SURFACE COATING means the coating of a textile substrate to impart properties that
are not initially present, such as strength, stability, water or acid repellency, or appearance.
DEFINITIONS: continued
FACE FIRING means a furnace firing design in which the burners are mounted in an array on
one or more vertical walls including
(a) opposed firing, where the burners are mounted on two opposite walls; and
(b) single-wall firing, where the burners are mounted on only one wall.
FACILITY means any installation or establishment and associated equipment, located on the
same, adjacent or contiguous property, capable of emissions.
FACILITY COMPONENT means any part of a facility including, but not limited to, any
equipment, pipe, duct, boiler, tank, turbine, furnace, building material, insulation, load
supporting and nonload supporting structural member or non-structural member at the facility.
FEDERAL POTENTIAL TO EMIT or FEDERAL POTENTIAL EMISSIONS means the
maximum capacity of a stationary source to emit a regulated pollutant under its physical and
operational design. Any physical or operational limitation on the capacity of the source to emit
a regulated pollutant, including air pollution control equipment and restriction on hours of
operation or on the type or amount of material combusted, stored, or processed, shall be treated
as part of its design only if the limitation or the effect it would have on emissions is federally
enforceable. To be federally enforceable, a limitation on any facility's capacity to emit a
pollutant shall include testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping procedures sufficient to
demonstrate compliance with the limitations. Examples of permit or SIP limitations generally
considered federally enforceable are limitations on the allowable capacity of the equipment,
requirements for the installation, operation and maintenance of pollution control equipment,
limits on hours of operation, and restrictions on amounts of materials combusted, stored, or
produced. To be federally enforceable, restrictions on operation, production, or emissions must
be stated in terms of the shortest averaging time that can be used as a practical matter, e.g.,
pounds per hour, or gallons per hour, and they must be tied to other enforceable operating
restrictions at the source. General limitations on potential to emit, such as yearly limits (e.g.,
in tons per year), by themselves, are not considered federally enforceable. The use of hourly,
daily, weekly, or monthly rolling limits are generally acceptable. Any federally enforceable
limitations or conditions must be enforceable as a practical matter, ensure continuous
compliance with the restrictions, and include adequate testing, monitoring, and record keeping
procedures sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the limitations or conditions of an
applicable federally enforceable document described above. Fugitive emissions, to the extent
quantifiable, are included in determining the potential to emit of a stationary source. Secondary
emissions do not count in determining the potential to emit of a stationary source.
FEDERALLY ENFORCEABLE means all limitations and conditions which are enforceable by
the Administrator, including but not limited to, those requirements developed pursuant to
40 CFR Part 60 (New Source Performance Standards), 40 CFR Part 61 (National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants), 40 CFR Part 63 (National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Catergories), 40 CFR Parts 72 through 80 (Acid Rain
Program) and requirements within the Massachusetts State Implementation Plan. Federally
enforceable requirements also include those requirements in operating permits issued either
pursuant to 40 CFR Part 71 or under 310 CMR 7.00: Appendix C, (except those listed as state
enforceable only) any permit requirements established pursuant to 40 CFR 52.21 (Prevention
of significant deterioration of air quality), under plan approval requirements in either 310 CMR
7.02 or 7.00: Appendix A. Federally enforceable limitations and conditions can also be contained
in either a permit restriction issued under 310 CMR 7.02(9), (10), (11) or equipment installed
under 310 CMR 7.03, that has been made federally enforceable after the EPA has approved
310 CMR 7.02 and 7.03 into the Massachusetts SIP.
FERROUS CUPOLA FOUNDRY means a vertical cylindrical furnace using pig iron, scrap
iron, scrap steel and coke as charging components. Ferrous Cupola Foundries can be separated
into “Jobbing” Foundries and “Production” foundries. Jobbing foundries run intermittently for
just long enough at one time to pour the molds that are ready on the foundry floor on a job-by-
job basis. Production foundries will melt metal continuously and pour to a succession of molds
that are constantly being prepared to receive the flow of molten iron.
FINAL FINISH APPLICATION LINE means one or more apparatuses or operations which
apply, convey, and dry/cure a final finish on to a textile substrate.
FINAL FINISHING means the functional enhancement of a textile by application of
shape-retentive, water-repellent, stain-resistant, antistatic, flame-retardant, or other chemical
treatments.
FINISH PRIMER/SURFACER means a coating applied with a wet film thickness of less than
ten mils prior to the application of a topcoat for purposes of providing corrosion resistance,
adhesion of subsequent coatings, a moisture barrier, or promotion of a uniform surface necessary
for filling in surface imperfections.
FINISHING FORMULATION means a material applied to a textile substrate to enhance the
textile's performance or appearance.
FLASHOFF AREA means part of a coating line between the application area and the oven.
FLAT WOOD PANELING means hardwood plywood, thin particleboard and hardboard, but
does not include Class I hardboard panels, exterior siding, tile board, insulation board or
particleboard used in furniture manufacturing.
FLAT WOOD PANELING SURFACE COATING means a coating applied to flat wood panels
including: printed interior panels made of hardwood plywood and thin particleboard; natural
finish hardboard plywood panels; and hardwood paneling with Class II finishes.
FLEXIBLE COATING means any coating that is required to comply with engineering
specifications for impact resistance, mandrel bend, or elongation as defined by the original
equipment manufacturer.
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING means the application of words, designs, and pictures to a
substrate by means of a roll printing technique in which the pattern to be applied is raised above
the printing roll and the image carrier is made of rubber or other elastomeric materials.
FLOW COATING means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric power
companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective coating systems present on utility
transformer units.
FLYASH means the aerosolized solid component of burned or partially burned fuel. "Soot" and
"cinders" are included within the meaning of the term "flyash".
FOG COATING means a coating that is applied to a plastic part for the purpose of color
matching without masking a molded-in texture.
FOUNTAIN ADDITIVE means any of several volatile and/or non volatile compounds or
mixtures of compounds used to enhance the functioning of dampening systems in offset
lithographic presses.
FOUNTAIN SOLUTION means a mixture of water and fountain additives, including isopropyl
alcohol, for use in the dampening system of offset lithographic presses. Also referred to as
dampening solution.
DEFINITIONS: continued
FOUR-STAGE COATING SYSTEM means a topcoat system composed of a colored basecoat,
two semi-transparent midcoats, and a final transparent clearcoat. For compliance purposes, the
VOC content of four-stage coating systems shall meet the emission limitation for three or four-
stage topcoats in Table 7.18(28)(c), and is calculated according to the following formula:
Where:
VOC T4-stage is the weighted average of the VOC content, as applied, in the basecoat,
midcoat, and clearcoat system.
VOCbc is the VOC content, as applied, of any given basecoat.
VOCmc1 is the VOC content, as applied, of the first midcoat.
VOCmc2 is the VOC content, as applied, of the second midcoat.
2VOCcc is twice the VOC content, as applied, of any given clearcoat.
FREEBOARD HEIGHT means for a Cold Cleaner Degreaser, the distance from the top of the
liquid level to the lip of the tank; for an Open Top Vapor Degreaser, the distance from the top
of the vapor zone during idling to the lip of the degreaser tank; for a Conveyorized Cold Cleaner,
the distance from the top of the solvent level to the bottom of the entrance or exit opening,
whichever is lower, for a Conveyorized Vapor Degreaser, the distance from the top of the
solvent vapor level while idling to the bottom of the entrance or exit opening, whichever is
lower.
FREEBOARD RATIO means ratio of the freeboard height to the smaller interior dimension
(length, width, or diameter) of the degreaser.
FUEL means any solid, liquid, or gaseous material such as, but not limited to, coal, gasoline,
manufactured gas, natural gas, oil, or wood, used for the production of heat or power by burning.
-COAL means all solid fuels classified as anthracite, bituminous, subbituminious, or lignite
by the American Society of Testing and Materials in ASTM D388-77, standard specification
for classification of coals by Rank, coal-derived synthetic fuels including, but not limited to,
solvent refined coal, gasified coal, coal-oil mixtures, and coal-water mixtures.
-DISTILLATE FUEL OIL means No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil. Distillate fuel oil having a sulfur
content of 0.17 pounds of million Btu heat release potential is approximately equal to
distillate fuel oil having a sulfur content of 0.3% by weight.
-FOSSIL FUEL means coal, coke, distillate oil, residual oil, used oil fuel or natural or
manufactured gas.
-HAZARDOUS WASTE FUEL means a regulated recyclable material, other than waste oil,
and other than a material that [i] has the hazardous waste characteristics set forth in
310 CMR 30.120 through 30.125, [ii] has waste oil as a significant ingredient, and [iii] does
not have as an ingredient any hazardous waste, other than waste oil, listed or otherwise
identified in 310 CMR 30.130 through 30.136,
1. that is recycled by being burned for energy recovery in an industrial or utility boiler
or in an industrial furnace, but not in a hazardous waste incinerator licensed pursuant to
310 CMR 7.08 and 30.800:Licensing Requirements and Procedures, and
2. that is:
a. presumed to be hazardous waste fuel pursuant to 310 CMR 30.215:
Distinguishing Waste Oil That Is Used Oil Fuel from Waste Oil That Is Not Used Oil
Fuel,
b. a mixture of
(i) any hazardous waste, other than waste oil, or of any material presumed to be
hazardous waste fuel pursuant to 310 CMR 30.215: Distinguishing Waste Oil
That Is Used Oil Fuel from Waste Oil That Is Not Used Oil Fuel, with
(ii) any other material (including, without limitation, waste oil, any other
hazardous waste, any material presumed to be hazardous waste fuel pursuant to
310 CMR 30.215: Waste Oil That Is Used Oil Fuel from Waste Oil That Is Not
Used Oil Fuel, specification used oil fuel, off-specification used oil fuel, unused
commercial fuel oil, unused commercial crude oil, or any hazardous or
non-hazardous material burnable as fuel), and
DEFINITIONS: continued
3. that is managed in compliance with 310 CMR 30.200: Provisions for Recyclable
Material and for Waste Oil.
-NATURAL GAS means
1. a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and nonhydrocarbon gas found in
geologic formations beneath the earth's surface, of which the principal constituent is
methane; or
2. liquefied petroleum gas, as defined by the American Society of Testing and Materials
in ASTM D1835-97, "Standard Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gases"
-RESIDUAL FUEL OIL means No. 4, No. 5, or No. 6 fuel oil. Residual fuel oil having a
sulfur content of 0.55 or 0.28 pounds per million Btu heat release potential is approximately
equal to residual fuel oil having a sulfur content of 1.0 or 0.5% by weight respectively.
-USED OIL FUEL means a regulated recyclable material
1. that is recycled by burning for energy recovery, and
2. that is:
a. a waste oil, or
b. any fuel, other than hazardous waste fuel, produced from waste oil by processing,
blending, or other treatment, and
3. that is managed in compliance with 310 CMR 30.200 30.200: Provisions for
Recyclable Material and for Waste Oil.
-WOOD FUEL means all wood intended to be used as a fuel including, but not limited to,
trees, cord wood, logs, lumber, saw dust, and wood from: manufacturing processes (but offs,
shavings, turnings, sander dust, etc.), wood pellets, slabs, bark, chips, waste pallets, boxes,
etc. -WOOD FUEL does not include materials which are chemically treated with any
preservative, paint, or oil.
FUEL ADDITIVE means any substance which is not a natural component of the fuel to which
it may be added or in conjunction with which it may be used.
FUEL CELL means an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy in a fuel into
electricity and heat.
FUEL UTILIZATION FACILITY means any furnace(s), fuel burning equipment, boiler(s),
space heaters or any appurtenance thereto used for the burning of fuels, for the emission of
products of combustion, or in connection with any process which generates heat and emits
products of combustion, but does not mean a motor vehicle or an incinerator.
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS means those emissions which could not reasonably pass through a
stack, chimney, vent, or other functionally equivalent opening.
FUME means any aerosol resulting from chemical reaction, distillation, or sublimation.
FURNACE means any enclosed structure designed to produce heat from the burning of a fuel
therein, but does not mean open hearths, incinerators, stoves for cooking, fireplaces, or
equipment for the melting, reclaiming, or refining of metals or maple syrup.
GAS means the state of matter having neither independent shape nor independent volume but
having a tendency to expand and diffuse infinitely.
GASOLINE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.24, means any petroleum distillate having an RVP
of more than four pounds per square inch as defined by ASTM Method D323. Mixtures of 10%
or greater simple alcohols are excluded from this definition.
GASOLINE MARKETING FACILITY for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.24, means a stationary
tank having a capacity of greater than 250 gallons in which gasoline is stored or from which it
is dispensed be it through retail or wholesale transfer.
GENERATOR means any person, by site, whose act or process produces hazardous waste, or
whose act first causes a hazardous waste to become subject to regulation pursuant to 310 CMR
30.000: Hazardous Waste
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GLASS means a hard amorphous inorganic substance made by fusing silicates, and sometimes
borates and phosphates, with certain basic oxides.
GLASS MELTING FURNACE means equipment using heat for the production of glass. A unit
comprising a refractory vessel in which raw materials are charged, melted at high temperature,
refined, and conditioned to produce molten glass.
GLOSS REDUCER means a coating that is applied to a plastic part solely to reduce the shine
of the part. A gloss reducer shall not be applied at a thickness of more than 0.5 mils of coating
solids.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHGs) means the air contaminant that is the aggregate group of six
greenhouse gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O),
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). To
represent an amount of GHGs emitted, the term Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) shall be
used.
HALOGENATED ORGANIC COMPOUND is any compound of carbon (excluding metallic
carbides or carbonates and ammonium carbonate) combined with a halogen. For purposes of
310 CMR 7.12 and 7.18, halogenated organic compounds (HOC) are the following specific
chemicals: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene), CFC-11
(trichlorofluoromethane), CFC-12 (dichlorodifluoromethane), CFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane),
FC-23 (trifluoromethane), CFC-114 (dichlorotetrafluoro- ethane), and CFC-115
(chloropentafluoroethane).
HAND-FIRED FURNACE means any furnace in which fuel is manually placed directly on the
hot fuel bed but does not mean stoves or fireplaces or other equipment used for the cooking of
food.
HARDBOARD is a panel manufactured primarily from inter-felted ligno-cellulosic fibers that
are consolidated under heat and pressure in a hot press.
HARDENER means an additive designed to promote a faster cure of coatings which cure by
chemical cross-linking of the resin components.
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD is plywood whose surface layer is a veneer of hardwood.
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT (HAP) means an air contaminant designated by EPA under
42 U.S.C. 7412, as modified by EPA in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart C (40 CFR 63.60 through
63.69). That list is incorporated by reference herein, together with all amendments and
supplements thereto. A copy of the list is available from the Department.
HAZARDOUS WASTE means a waste, or combination of wastes, which because of its quantity,
concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly
contribute to an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness or pose a
substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, or welfare or to the environment
when improperly treated, stored, transported, used or disposed of, or otherwise managed,
however, not to include solid or dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or industrial
discharges which are point sources subject to permits under Section 402 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act of 1967 as amended, or source, special nuclear, or by-product material as
defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Hazardous waste shall include any waste which is
listed, identified, or otherwise determined to be hazardous waste pursuant to 310 CMR 30.100.
HEAT RELEASE RATE means the steam generating unit design heat input capacity (in Btu per
hour) divided by the furnace volume (in cubic feet); the furnace volume is that volume bounded
by the front furnace wall where the burner is located the furnace side waterwall, and extending
to the level just below or in front of the first row of convection pass tubes.
DEFINITIONS: continued
HEAT-RESISTANT COATING means a coating intended to withstand a temperature of at least
204̊ C (400̊ F), during normal use.
HEATSET OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING means offset lithographic process that
requires heat to set or dry the ink.
HEATSET PRINTING means a process that requires heat to set or dry the ink.
HIGH BAKE coating means a coating which is designed to cure only at temperatures of more
than 90̊ C (194̊ F).
HIGH BUILD PRIMER/SURFACER means a coating applied with a wet film thickness of ten
mils or more prior to the application of a topcoat for purposes of providing corrosion resistance,
adhesion of subsequent coatings, or a moisture barrier, or promoting a uniform surface necessary
for filling in surface imperfections.
HIGH GLOSS COATING means any coating which achieves at least 85% reflectance on a 60̊
meter when tested by ASTM D 523-14.
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV) means an automobile, van or bus with one or more
passengers in addition to the driver, including taxi's with a single passenger.
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE means a lane of travel designated for the sole use of
high occupancy vehicles.
HIGH PRECISION PRODUCTS means products for which contamination must be minimized
in accordance with a customer or other specification including but not limited to:
(a) Products for use in extreme environments;
(b) Products covered by rigorous military or commercial specifications that require
extremely accurate and quality controlled manufacturing; and
(c) Products with quality standards that do not allow for potential excess contamination.
HIGH VOLUME LOW PRESSURE (HVLP) SPRAY APPLICATION means spray equipment
used to apply a coating by means of a spray gun which operates between 0.1 and 10 Psig air
pressure.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURAL COATING means a coating used to protect
architectural subsections and which meets the requirements of the American Architectural
Manufacturers Association's publication number AAMA 2604-17 (Voluntary Specification,
Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on
Aluminum Extrusions and Panels) or 2605-17 (Voluntary Specification, Performance
Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum
Extrusions and Panels).
HIGH-PRECISION OPTICS for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(31), means the optical elements
used in electro-optical devices that are designed to sense, detect, or transmit light energy,
including specific wavelengths of light energy and changes of light energy levels.
HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATING means a coating that is certified to withstand a temperature
of 1000̊ F for 24 hours.
IMPACT-RESISTANT COATING means a coating designed to resist chipping caused by road
debris.
IN GAS SERVICE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means any component which contacts
process fluid that is in the gaseous state under operating conditions.
IN LIGHT LIQUID SERVICE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means a component is in
contact with a fluid containing greater than 10% by weight light liquid.
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IN VOC SERVICE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means equipment handling 10% or
greater VOC by weight is subject to 310 CMR 7.00.
INCINERATOR means any article, machine, equipment, contrivance, structure, or part of a
structure, used primarily for the reduction of combustible waste(s) by burning.
- COMMERCIAL or INDUSTRIAL INCINERATORS means any incinerator operated by
any commercial or industrial establishment primarily for the reduction of refuse generated
by said establishment.
- DOMESTIC INCINERATOR means any incinerator used primarily for the reduction of
domestic refuse generated on the premises.
- FLUE-FED INCINERATOR means any incinerator provided with a single flue which
serves as both the charging chute and the duct for conduction of the products of combustion
to the ambient air space.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR means any incinerator used for the reduction
of hazardous waste except infectious waste as regulated by the Department of Public Health
pursuant to the provisions of 105 CMR 130.354.
- MODULAR INCINERATOR means any incinerator of a standard design and identifiable
by the manufacturer's markings.
- MUNICIPAL INCINERATOR means any incinerator operated by any person primarily
for the reduction of refuse generated by the public at large.
- SPECIAL INCINERATOR means any incinerator designed for a special purpose such as
but not limited to burning of biological, pathological, or toxicological refuse or for a specific
facility.
INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SOLVENT for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(31), means liquid used
to clean parts, products, tools, machinery, equipment, and general work areas, including cleanup
solutions and degreasing agents. Industrial cleaning solvent does not include janitorial supplies
used for cleaning offices, bathrooms or other similar areas. Industrial cleaning solvent does not
include solvent used in cold cleaning degreasing, vapor degreasing, or conveyorized degreasing
at a facility subject to 310 CMR 7.18(8).
INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF means a cover in a fixed roof tank which rests upon or is
floated upon the petroleum liquid being contained, and is equipped with a closure seal or seals
to close the space between the cover's edge and the tank shell.
INTERIOR BASE COAT means any coating applied by roller coater or spray to the metal sheets
for three piece cans to provide a protective lining between the can metal and the product.
INTERIOR BODY SPRAY means any coating sprayed on the interior of the can body to provide
a protective film between the product and the can.
ISOLATE means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), to take out of service one or more
components of a Stage II system so that the remainder of the Stage II system operates as required
by the terms and conditions of the system’s currently applicable Executive Order.
KNIFE COATING means the application of any coating to a substrate by means of drawing the
substrate beneath a thin blade that spreads the coating evenly over the full width of the substrate.
LARGE APPLIANCE SURFACE COATING means the coating of doors, cases, lids, panels,
and interior support parts of residential and commercial washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators,
freezers, water-heaters, dishwasher, trash compactors, air conditioners, and other associated
products.
LEAK for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19) and 7.24(8), means the emission of a volatile
organic compound concentration greater than or equal to 10,000 parts per million by volume
(ppmv) as shown by monitoring or dripping of process fluid.
LEAKING COMPONENT for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19) and 7.24(8), means any
component which has a leak.
LEAN BURN ENGINE means a stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine in which
the amount of O2 in the engine exhaust gases is 1.0% or more.
LEASE CUSTODY TRANSFER means the transfer of produced crude oil and/or condensate,
after processing and/or treating in the producing operations, from storage tanks or automatic
transfer facilities to pipelines or any other form of transportation.
LEATHER SURFACE COATING means the coating of a leather substrate to impart properties
that are not initially present, such as strength, stability, water or chemical repellency, or
appearance.
LETTERPRESS PRINTING means a method where the image area is raised relative to the
non-image area and the ink is transferred to the substrate directly from the image surface.
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK means any motor vehicle rated at 8500 pounds gross vehicle weight or
less which is designed primarily for the transportation of property.
LIGHT LIQUID for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means a fluid with a vapor pressure
greater than 0.3 kiloPascals (0.044 psi) at 20̊ C.
LIGHTERING OR LIGHTERING OPERATION means the offshore transfer of a bulk liquid
cargo from one marine tank vessel to another vessel.
LIQUID-MOUNTED SEAL means a primary seal mounted in continuous contact with the liquid
between the tank wall and the floating roof around the circumference of the tank.
LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING means a printing process in which the image and non-image areas
of the plate are on the same geometric plane. The image area is oil-receptive (hydrophobic) and
the non-image area is water receptive (hydrophilic).
LOADING EVENT means an occurrence beginning with the connecting of marine terminal
storage tanks to a marine tank vessel by means of pipes or hoses followed by the transferring of
organic liquid cargo from the storage tank into the tank vessel and ending with the disconnecting
of the pipes or hoses; or any other means of admitting any other organic liquid into marine vessel
cargo tanks.
LOWEST ACHIEVABLE EMISSION RATE (LAER) means, for any source, the more
stringent rate of emissions based on the following:
(a) The most stringent emissions limitation which is contained in any state SIP for such
class or category of stationary source, unless the owner or operator of the proposed stationary
source demonstrates that such limitations are not achievable; or
(b) The most stringent emissions limitation which is achieved in practice by such class or
category of stationary source. This limitation, when applied to a modification, means the
lowest achievable emissions rate for the new or modified emissions units within a stationary
source.
In no event shall LAER allow a proposed new or modified stationary source to emit any
pollutant in excess of the amount allowable pursuant to applicable New Source Performance
Standards of 40 CFR Part 60.
MAGNET WIRE INSULATION SURFACE COATING means the application of electrically
insulating varnish or enamel to aluminum or copper wire for use in electrical machinery.
MAKEUP SOLVENT means any solvent(s) which is(are) added to printing inks to reduce
viscosity or otherwise modify properties.
MALFUNCTION means any sudden, infrequent, and not reasonably preventable failure of air
pollution control and monitoring equipment, process equipment, or a process to operate in a
normal or usual manner. Failures that are caused in part by poor maintenance or careless
operation are not malfunctions.
MARINE TANK VESSEL means any marine vessel which is capable of carrying liquid bulk
cargo in tanks.
MARINE TERMINAL means any facility or structure constructed to load or unload organic
liquid bulk cargo into or out of marine tank vessels.
MARINE VESSEL means any tugboat, tanker, freighter, barge, passenger ship, or any other
boat, ship, or watercraft except those used primarily for recreation.
MASK COATING means thin film coating applied through a template to coat a small portion
of a substrate.
MATERIAL RECOVERY SECTION means a vacuum devolatilizer system, styrene recovery
system, or other system of equipment which separates styrene monomer and/or reaction
by-products from polystyrene, or separates styrene monomer from reaction by-products.
MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY means the standard established by
the Administrator pursuant to the Clean Air Act, §§ 112 and 129 (42 U.S.C. 7412 and
42 U.S.C. 7429), that represents the maximum degree of reduction in emissions of hazardous
air pollutants determined, after examination of economics, health, and environmental impacts,
to be achievable for new or existing sources in the category or sub-category to which the
emission standard applies. MACT Standards may be determined by the Department pursuant
to 40 CFR 63 Subpart B.
MAXIMUM DESIGN CAPACITY means the rated design capacity, operating rate or
production rate of an emission unit as determined by the manufacturer of that unit or other
method approved by the Department.
MEDICAL DEVICE for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(31), means an instrument, apparatus,
implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent or other similar article, including any
component or accessory that is:
(a) intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases;
(b) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body; or
(c) defined in the National Formulary or the United States Pharmacopoeia or any
supplement to it.
METAL CAN SURFACE COATING means the coating of two or three piece metal cans.
METAL COIL SURFACE COATING means the coating of any flat metal sheet or strip that
comes in rolls or coils.
METAL FURNITURE SURFACE COATING means the coating of any metal parts which will
be assembled with other metal, wood, fabric, plastic, or glass parts to form a furniture piece.
METALLIC COATING means a coating that contains more than five grams total of pure
elemental metal or a combination of elemental metals per liter of coating as applied.
MILITARY SPECIFICATION COATING means a coating that has a formulation approved by
a United States military agency for use on military equipment.
MINOR MODIFICATION means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), the re-installation
repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System components that is not substantial
including, but not limited to: less than 50% of the motor vehicle fuel dispensers (e.g., one of four
dispensers); a central vacuum unit of a Healy 400 ORVR nozzle system or Healy 600 nozzle
system; ball float extractor valve housings; dispenser mounted vapor pumps; or “screw-on” spill
or dry break buckets. If the re-installation, repair or replacement of Stage II System components
occurs at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility with two or less dispensers, the re-installation,
repair or replacement of only one of the motor vehicle fuel dispensers shall be a Minor
Modification.
MISCELLANEOUS METAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS means farm machinery (harvesting,
fertilizing, and plant machines, tractors, combines, lawn mowers, rototillers, etc.); small
appliances; commercial and office equipment (computers and auxiliary equipment, typewriters,
calculators, vending machines, etc.); fabricated metal products (metal doors, frames, etc.);
industrial machinery (pumps, compressors, conveyor components, fans, blowers, transformers,
etc.); and any other metal parts or products which are coated under Standard Industrial
Classification Codes of Major Groups 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39. The use of autobody
anti-chip coatings and underbody plastisols in automobile and light-duty truck surface coating
is considered coating of miscellaneous parts and products. This definition does not include
metal cans, flat metal sheets, and strips in the form of rolls or coils; magnet wire for use in
electrical machinery; metal furniture; large appliances; automobile and light duty trucks,
automobile refinishing; exterior coating of assembled entire aircraft or assembled entire metal
marine vessels; or customized topcoating of automobiles and trucks, if production is less than
35 vehicles per day.
MIST means any liquid aerosol formed by the condensation of vapor or by the atomization of
liquids.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(28), any equipment that is
physically capable of being driven or drawn upon a highway including, but not limited to,
construction vehicles (such as mobile cranes, bulldozers and concrete mixers); farming
equipment (such as tractors and plows); hauling equipment (such as truck trailers, utility bodies
and camper shells) and miscellaneous equipment (such as street sweepers and golf carts).
MOLD-SEAL COATING means the initial coating applied to a new mold or a repaired mold
to provide a smooth surface which, when coated with a mold release coating, prevents products
from sticking to the mold.
MONITOR for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means to measure volatile organic compound
concentration by the appropriate EPA reference method.
MONTHLY THROUGHPUT means the total volume of motor vehicle fuel that is loaded into,
or dispensed from, all motor vehicle fuel storage tanks at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility
during a month. Monthly throughput is calculated by summing the volume of motor vehicle fuel
loaded into, or dispensed from, all motor vehicle fuel storage tanks at a motor vehicle fuel
dispensing facility during the current day, plus the total volume of motor vehicle fuel loaded
into, or dispensed from, all motor vehicle fuel storage tanks at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing
facility during the previous 364 days, and then dividing that sum by 12.
MOTOR VEHICLE means any equipment or mechanical device propelled primarily on land by
power other than muscular power but does not mean railroad and railway engines and cars,
vehicles operated by the system known as trolley motor or trackless trolley, or devices used for
domestic purposes.
MOTOR VEHICLE BEDLINER means a multi-component coating, used at a facility that is not
an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to a cargo bed after the
application of topcoat to provide additional durability and chip resistance.
MOTOR VEHICLE CAVITY WAX means a coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile
or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied into the cavities of the vehicle primarily for
the purpose of enhancing corrosion protection.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEADENER means a coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile
or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to selected vehicle surfaces primarily for
the purpose of reducing the sound of road noise in the passenger compartment.
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL means any petroleum distillate having a Reid Vapor Pressure of more
than four pounds per square inch as determined by ASTM Method D323 and which is used
primarily to power motor vehicles. This definition includes, but is not limited to, gasoline and
mixtures of simple alcohols and gasoline.
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY means any facility where motor vehicle
fuel is dispensed into motor vehicle fuel storage tanks, motor vehicle fuel-powered equipment,
or portable containers from a storage tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or more.
MOTOR VEHICLE GASKET/SEALING MATERIAL means a fluid, used at a facility that is
not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to coat a gasket or
replace and perform the same function as a gasket. Automobile and light-duty truck
gasket/gasket sealing material includes room temperature vulcanization (RTV) seal material.
MOTOR VEHICLE LUBRICATING WAX/COMPOUND means a protective lubricating
material, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility,
applied to vehicle hubs and hinges.
MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACE means any space which is used for the purpose of
parking motor vehicles (whether or not demarcated as such), and whether or not a fee has been
charged for its use; except those parking spaces used by residents, on street parking spaces,
parking spaces designated by the City of Boston as parking for residents only shall not be
considered as motor vehicle parking spaces. Nor shall parking spaces used for the purpose of
the temporary storage of motor vehicles for sale, or parking spaces owned or operated by the
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and used solely by transit users be considered motor
vehicle parking spaces.
MOTOR VEHICLE SEALER means a high viscosity material, used at a facility that is not an
automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, generally, but not always, applied in
the paint shop after the body has received an electrodeposition primer coating and before the
application of subsequent coatings (e.g., primer-surfacer). The primary purpose of automobile
and light-duty truck sealer is to fill body joints completely so that there is no intrusion of water,
gases or corrosive materials into the passenger area of the body compartment. Such materials
are also referred to as sealant, sealant primer, or caulk.
MOTOR VEHICLE TRUNK INTERIOR COATING means a coating, as used at a facility that
is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to the trunk interior
to provide chip protection.
MOTOR VEHICLE UNDERBODY COATING means a coating, used at a facility that is not
an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to the undercarriage or
firewall to prevent corrosion and/or provide chip protection.
MULTI-COLORED COATING means a coating which exhibits more than one color when
applied, and is packaged in a single container and applied in a single coat.
MULTI-COMPONENT COATING means a coating requiring the addition, before application,
of a separate reactive resin, commonly known as a catalyst or hardener, in order to form an
acceptable dry film.
MW means megawatt or a unit of electrical power equal to one million watts.
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) OR FEDERAL AMBIENT
AIR QUALITY STANDARDS means the ambient air quality standards for criteria pollutants
adopted by the Administrator pursuant to the Clean Air Act § 109 (42 U.S.C. § 7410) and
codified at 40 CFR Part 50 as in effect on January 27, 2025.
NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
(NESHAPS) means those standards adopted by the EPA and contained in the CFR Title 40,
Part 61 as of June 20, 2014.
NATURAL DRAFT OPENING means any permanent opening in an enclosure that remains
open during operation of the emission unit and is not connected to a duct in which a fan is
installed.
NATURAL FINISH HARDWOOD PLYWOOD PANELS means panels whose original grain
pattern is enhanced by essentially transparent finishes which are frequently supplemented by
fillers and toners.
NEARBY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POPULATION. For the purpose of 310 CMR
7.02(14), an environmental justice population located within one mile of a facility or emission
unit that requires a comprehensive plan approval and is not a major source as defined in 310
CMR 7.00: Appendix C; or within five miles of a facility or emissions unit that requires
comprehensive plan approval and is a major source as defined in 310 CMR 7.00: Appendix C.
NEIGHBORHOOD. For the purpose of 310 CMR 7.02(14), a census block group as defined
by the United States Census Bureau, excluding people who live in college dormitories and
people who are under formally authorized, supervised care or custody, including federal, state
or county prisons.
NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) means Standards of Performance
for New Stationary Sources adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
contained in 40 CFR 60, and subsequent revisions as specified in the Regulations. Any emission
testing to be compared with NSPS must be conducted in accordance with applicable procedures
as specified in 40 CFR 60, or by another method which has been demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the Department as being equivalent.
NEWSPAPER PRINTING is a non-heatset web offset lithographic process.
NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE means the project roadway, the appurtenant highway network and
roadway operational characteristics that would exist if the project were not built and assuming
the level of development and services (e.g., transit) which physically exist at the time of analysis
or for which construction has commenced and completion and full utilization is expected prior
to the projected completion date of the project under review.
NOISE means sound of sufficient intensity and/or duration as to cause or contribute to a
condition of air pollution.
NONATTAINMENT AREA means an area designated by the EPA as not meeting the National
Ambient Air Quality Standard for a criteria pollutant pursuant to the Clean Air Act, § 107
(42 U.S.C. 7407) and 40 CFR Part 81. The current Massachusetts attainment status is published
at 40 CFR 81.322, Subpart C - Section 107: Attainment Status Designations.
NONATTAINMENT REVIEW is plan review for major sources and major modifications as
defined and described in 310 CMR 7.00: Appendix A.
NON-CRITERIA POLLUTANT is any air contaminant that is not listed as a criteria pollutant.
NON-HEATSET OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING means an offset lithographic process
that does not require heat to set or dry the ink. UV-cured and electron beam-cured inks are
considered non-heatset.
NORTHEAST STATES means Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
ODOR means that property of gaseous, liquid, or solid materials that elicits a physiologic
response by the human sense of smell.
OFF-PEAK PARKING SPACES means motor vehicle parking spaces not available for parkers
between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. on weekdays.
OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING means a printing process that transfers the printing
image to an intermediary surface, which, in turn, transfers the image to the printing substrate.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES means parking spaces on private or public property adjacent
to and/or with access to but not on a public or private roadway.
ONE-COMPONENT COATING means a coating that is ready for application as it comes out
of its container to form an acceptable dry film. A thinner, necessary to reduce the viscosity, is
not considered a component.
OPACITY means that characteristic of matter which renders it capable of interfering with the
transmission of rays of light and causes a degree of obscuration of an observer's view.
OPAQUE STAIN means all stains that contain pigments, but are not classified as
semitransparent stains, and includes stains, glazes and other opaque material applied to wood
surfaces.
OPEN BURNING means burning under such conditions that the products of combustion are
emitted directly to the ambient air space and are not conducted thereto through a stack, chimney,
duct, or pipe. Open burning includes above or underground smoldering fires.
OPTICAL COATING means a coating applied to an optical lens.
ORGANIC LIQUID for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.24(8), means any liquid organic material
having a vapor pressure of equal to or greater than 1.5 pounds per square inch absolute under
actual storage conditions.
ORGANIC MATERIAL means any chemical compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbonates, metallic carbides and ammonium carbonates.
OVERVARNISH means a coating applied directly over ink to reduce the coefficient of friction,
to provide gloss and/or to protect the finish against abrasion and corrosion.
OWNER/OPERATOR means any person, any department or instrumentality of the federal
government, or any public or private group which:
(a) has legal title, alone or with others, of a facility; or
(b) has the care, charge, or control of a facility.
OXIDES OF NITROGEN(NOx) means all oxides of nitrogen including, but not limited to,
nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide.
OXYGENATE means any substance which, when added to gasoline, increases the amount of
oxygen in that gasoline blend. Lawful use of any such substance or combination of substances
must occur in compliance with Section 211 (f)(1) and 211 (m) of the Clean Air Act, or be
permitted under a waiver granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
under the authority of section 211 (f)(4) of the Clean Air Act.
OXYGENATED GASOLINE means gasoline with an oxygen content of at least 2.7% but no
more than 2.9% of oxygen by weight.
OXYGENATED GASOLINE CONTROL AREA means any community located with in the
Metropolitan Boston Air Pollution Control District, the Merrimac Valley Air Pollution Control
District, and the following specific communities: Bellingham, Berlin, Carver, Foxborough,
Franklin, Halifax, Harvard, Hopedale, Kingston, Lakeville, Lancaster, Mansfield, Medway,
Mendon, Middleborough, Milford, Norton, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Shirley, Townsend,
Upton, and Wrentham.
OXYGENATED GASOLINE CONTROL PERIOD means the period beginning November 1st
of a calendar year and continuing through the last day of February of the subsequent calendar
year.
OZONE SEASON means the period beginning May 1st of a calendar year and ending on
September 30th of the same year.
PACKAGING ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING or PACKAGING FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
means rotogravure or flexographic printing upon paper, paper board, metal foil, plastic films,
and other substrates which are, in subsequent operations, formed into packaging products and
labels for articles to be sold.
PAINT SPRAY BOOTH means a structure housing automatic or manual spray application
equipment where coating is applied.
PAN-BACKING COATING means a coating applied to the surface of pots, pans, or other
cooking implements that are exposed directly to a flame or other heating elements.
PAPER, FILM AND FOIL SURFACE COATING means the application of a continuous layer
of coating across the width or any portion of the width of a paper, film or foil substrate to:
(a) create a functional or protective layer;
(b) saturate a substrate for lamination; or
(c) provide adhesion between two substrates for lamination,
for a variety of decorative and functional products including, but not limited to, adhesive
tapes, adhesive labels, metal foil, decorated, coated and glazed paper, book covers, office copier
paper (zinc oxide coated), carbon paper, typewriter ribbons, and photographic films. Coating
performed on or in-line with any offset lithographic, screen, letterpress, flexographic,
retrogravure, or digital printing press is part of a printing process and is not part of the paper,
film, and foil surface category.
PARK AND FLY PARKING SPACES means privately owned and operated off-street parking
spaces located in the East Boston Parking Freeze Area provided for use by Logan Airport air
travellers and visitors.
PARKING FREEZE means a limitation on the number of parking spaces available for specific
uses within a specific geographic area.
PARKING SPACE means that area of public or private property that is designated or used for
the parking or storage of one motor vehicle, excluding areas used for the loading and the
unloading of goods.
PARTICULATE means any material that exists in a finely divided form as a liquid or solid at
ambient air temperatures, humidity and pressures.
PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) means any airborne finely divided solid or liquid material,
other than uncombined water.
PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS means all finely divided solid or liquid material, other
than uncombined water, emitted into the ambient air, as measured by applicable reference
methods, or equivalent or alternative specified methods, specified by EPA in the CFR, or by test
methods specified by DEP and approved by EPA.
PEAK HOUR means a one hour period where the highest volume of traffic is utilizing any given
roadway segment.
PENETRATING PRIME COAT means an application of low viscosity liquid asphalt to an
absorbent surface used to prepare an untreated base for an asphalt surface.
PERSON means any individual, public or private partnership, association, firm, syndicate,
company, trust, corporation, department or instrumentality of the federal or state government,
political subdivision of the commonwealth, authority, bureau, agency, law enforcement agency,
fire fighting agency, or any other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
PETROLEUM HEATSET INK means an ink that is not a water-based, UV-cured, or electron
beam-cured ink.
PETROLEUM LIQUIDS means crude oil, condensate and any finished or intermediate products
manufactured or extracted in a petroleum refinery (through the petroleum refining process).
PIGMENTED COAT means opaque coatings that contain binders and colored pigments and are
formulated to conceal the wood surface either as an undercoat or topcoat.
PLAN APPROVAL means the written approval by the Department of a comprehensive plan
application or a limited plan application issued under 310 CMR 7.02(1).
PLASTIC PARTS are parts made from a substance that has been formed from a resin through
the application of heat, pressure or both. They include, but are not limited to, plastic
components for the following areas: automotive interior parts; automotive exterior parts, both
flexible and rigid; business and office machine parts; medical equipment housings;
entertainment equipment housings; toys; musical equipment housings; sporting goods; outdoor
signs; architectural structures such as doors, floors and window frames; transportation
equipment; and other miscellaneous plastic parts.
PLASTIC PARTS SURFACE COATING means the coating of a plastic part to impart
properties that are not initially present, such as strength, stability, water or chemical repellency,
resistance to EMI/RFI or appearance.
PLEASURE CRAFT means a vessel which is manufactured or operated primarily for
recreational purposes, or leased, rented, or chartered to a person or business for recreational
purposes. The owner or operator of such vessels shall be responsible for certifying that the
intended use is for recreational purposes.
PLEASURE CRAFT SURFACE COATING means any marine coating, except unsaturated
polyester resin (fiberglass) coatings, applied by brush, spray, roller, or other means to a pleasure
craft.
PM10 OR PARTICULATE MATTER 10 means particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers as measured by a federal reference
method based on Appendix J of 40 CFR Part 50 and designated in accordance with 40 CFR Part
53 or by a federal equivalent method designated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53.
PM10 EMISSIONS means finely divided solid or liquid material with an aerodynamic diameter
less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers, or condensible substance, other than
uncombined water, emitted to the ambient air, as measured by an applicable reference method,
or equivalent or alternative method specified by DEP and approved by EPA.
PM2.5 OR PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 means particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter less than or equal to a nominal 2.5 micrometers as measured by a federal reference
method based on Appendix L of 40 CFR Part 50 and designated in accordance with 40 CFR Part
53 or by a federal equivalent method designated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53.
PM2.5 EMISSIONS means finely divided solid or liquid material with an aerodynamic diameter
less than or equal to a nominal 2.5 micrometers, or condensable substance, other than
uncombined water, emitted to the ambient air, as measured by applicable reference methods, or
equivalent or alternative methods, specified by EPA in the CFR or by test methods specified by
DEP and approved by EPA.
POLLUTION PREVENTION means, for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.02(8)(a)2.b., using one or
more materials (e.g., coatings, inks, solvents, etc.) formulations, processes, work practices,
design features, equipment specifications or any combination thereof, which reduce air
emissions to the extent feasible.
POTENTIAL EMISSIONS OR POTENTIAL TO EMIT means the maximum capacity of a
facility or a stationary source to emit any air contaminant or pollutant under its physical and
operational design. Any physical or operational limitation on the capacity of the facility or
stationary source to emit any air contaminant or pollutant, including air pollution control
equipment and/or restrictions on hours of operation, or on the type or amount of material
combusted, stored or processed, shall be treated as part of the design only if the limitation is
specifically stated in the facility's or stationary source's plan approvals, emission control plans,
operating permit, certifications, restricted emission status, notifications and applicable
regulations, or in the case of de minimis sources, in records of actual emissions established and
maintained at the facility or stationary source pursuant to 310 CMR 7.02(2)(b). Fugitive
emissions, to the extent quantifiable, are included in determining the potential emissions or the
potential to emit of a facility or stationary source; secondary emissions are not included.
PREFABRICATED ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT COATINGS means coatings applied
to metal parts and products that are to be used as an architectural structure.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means a safety relief
device used in applications where the process pressure may exceed the maximum allowable
working pressure of the vessel.
PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE means a flexible backing material with a pressure-sensitive
adhesive coating on one or both sides of the backing. Examples include, but are not limited to,
duct/duct insulation tape and medical tape.
PRETREATMENT COATING means a coating which contains no more than 12% solids, by
weight, and at least ½% acid, by weight; is used to provide surface etching; and is applied
directly to metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance, adhesion, and ease of stripping.
PRETREATMENT WASH PRIMER means the first coat applied to bare metal if solvent-based
primers will be applied. This coating contains a minimum of 0.5% acid by weight, is necessary
to provide surface etching, and is applied directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion
resistance.
PRETREATMENT WASH PRIMER for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11) and (21), means a
coating which contains no more than 12% solids, by weight, and at least ½% acids, by weight;
is used to provide surface etching; and is applied directly to fiberglass and metal surfaces to
provide corrosion resistance and adhesion of subsequent coatings.
PRIME COAT or PRIMER means a coating formulated to provide a firm bond between
substrate and subsequent coats.
PRIMER SEALER means a coating that improves the adhesion of the topcoat, provides
corrosion resistance, promotes color uniformity, and resists penetration by the topcoat.
PRIMER SURFACER means a coating that fills in surface imperfections and builds a film
thickness in order to allow sanding.
PRINCIPAL ORGANIC HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENT (POHC) means a specific hazardous
waste constituent(s) which is listed in 310 CMR 30.160: Hazardous Constituents or otherwise
specified by the Department, which is in a hazardous waste incinerator waste feed, and for which
the Department determines that a performance standard shall apply. In determining whether a
hazardous waste constituent shall be a POHC, the Department shall consider the degree of
difficulty to incinerate (e.g., heat of combustion, auto ignition temperature, etc.), concentration
or mass in the waste feed, toxicity, and other factors as determined by the Department.
PRINTING PRESS means a printing production assembly, with the ability to print one or
multiple colors, designed to produce a printed product.
PRINTING INK means any fluid or viscous mixture used in printing, impressing, or transferring
an image onto a substrate.
PRINT PASTE means a viscous mixture containing a pigment or dye which is applied to a
textile substrate as a decorative pattern or design.
PRINTED INTERIOR PANEL means a panel whose grain or natural surface is obscured by
fillers and base coats upon which a simulated grain or decorative pattern is printed.
PROCESS WEIGHT PER HOUR means the total weight of all materials introduced into any
specific process that may cause any emissions of particulate matter. Solid fuels charged are
considered as part of the process weight, but liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not.
For a cyclical or batch operation, the process weight per hour is derived by dividing the total
process weight by the number of hours in one complete operation from the beginning of any
given process to the completion thereof, excluding any time during which the equipment is idle.
For a continuous operation, the process weight per hour is derived by dividing the process
weight for a typical period of time.
PRODUCTS OF INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION (PICs) means organic compounds in a
hazardous waste incinerator flue gas other than principal organic hazardous constituents
(POHCs).
PROJECT AREA means the geographical area defined by Executive Office of Environmental
Affairs as the study area in its decision setting forth the scope of a project pursuant to 301 CMR
11.06: ENF Review and Decision.
PROJECT ROADWAY means the roadway which is enclosed (or proposed to be enclosed)
within a tunnel or similar structure which is identified by the Executive Office of Environmental
Affairs as falling within the project area in its determination issued pursuant to 301 CMR
11.06: ENF Review and Decision.
PROPOSED PROJECT. For the purpose of 310 CMR 7.02(14), construction, substantial
reconstruction, alteration, or subsequent operation of a facility or emission unit for which a
cumulative impact analysis is required pursuant to 310 CMR 7.02(14).
PUBLIC FACILITY means a facility wholly owned or operated by the Commonwealth; or by
a city, town or governmental entity which is protected from the imposition of additional costs
being assessed against such city, town or entity by M.G.L. c. 29, § 27C as amended (Proposition
2½).
PUBLICATION ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING or PUBLICATION FLEXOGRAPHIC
PRINTING means rotogravure or flexographic printing upon paper which is subsequently
formed into books, magazines, catalogues, brochures, directories, newspaper supplements, and
other types of printed materials.
QUARTERLY for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means four times per year at 90-day
intervals.
QUENCH AREA means a chamber where the hot metal exiting an oven is cooled by either a
spray of water or a blast of air followed by water cooling.
RADIATION means any ionizing or non-ionizing, electromagnetic or particulate radiation or
any sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave.
RADIATION EFFECT COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(31), means a material that
prevents radar detection.
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL means any material or materials in combination (solid, liquid, or
gaseous) which emit(s) ionizing radiation.
REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY means the lowest emission
limitation that a particular facility is capable of meeting by the application of control technology
that is reasonably available considering technological and economic feasibility.
RECOVERY DEVICE means an individual unit of equipment including, but not limited to, an
absorber, carbon adsorber, or condenser, capable of and used for the purpose of removing vapors
and recovering liquids or chemicals.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
(a) Recyclable material means any material that is used or reused or reclaimed.
(b) Used or reused material means any material that is either:
1. employed as an ingredient (including use as an intermediate) in an industrial process
to make a product, except when distinct components of the material are recovered as
separate end products; or
2. employed in a particular function or application as an effective substitute for a
commercial product.
(c) Reclaimed material means any material that is processed to recover a useable product
or that is regenerated.
RED COATING means a coating which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) Yellow limit: the hue of hostaperm scarlet.
(b) Blue limit: the hue of monastral red-violet.
(c) Lightness limit for metallics: 35% aluminum flake.
(d) Lightness limit for solids: 50% titanium dioxide white.
(e) Solid reds: hue angle of -11 to 38 degrees and maximum lightness of 23 to 45 units.
(f) Metallic reds: hue angle of -16 to 35 degrees and maximum lightness of 28 to 45 units.
These criteria are based on Cielab color space, 0/45 geometry. For spherical geometry,
specular included, the upper limit is 49 units. The maximum lightness varies as the hue moves
from violet to orange. This is a natural consequence of the strength of the colorants, and real
colors show this effect.
REDUCER means a solvent added to dilute a coating, usually for the purpose of lowering its
viscosity.
REFRIGERATED CHILLER means a device which is mounted above the water jacket and the
primary condenser coils, consisting of secondary coils which carry a refrigerant to provide a
chilled air blanket above the solvent vapor to reduce emissions from the degreaser bath. The
chilled air blanket temperature measured at the centroid of the degreaser at the coldest point shall
be no greater than 30% of the solvents boiling point measured in ̊ F.
REFUSE means any animal, vegetable, or mineral, solid, liquid, or gaseous waste. It includes,
but is not limited to, rubbish, garbage, ashes, construction waste, industrial waste, commercial
waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, abandoned vehicles, and any unwanted or discarded
material. It does not include hazardous waste.
REGENERATIVE CYCLE COMBUSTION TURBINE means any stationary combustion
turbine which recovers heat from the combustion turbine exhaust gases to preheat the inlet
combustion air to the combustion turbine.
REGISTRAR means the Registrar of the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
REGISTRY means the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
REGULATED POLLUTANT means any air contaminant regulated under the Federal Clean Air
Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., excluding pollutants regulated under 42 U.S.C. 7401, § 112.
REGULATED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL means any recyclable material which either
(a) has a characteristic described in 310 CMR 30.120 through 30.125, or
(b) is listed or otherwise described in 310 CMR 30.131 through 30.136, or
(c) has been determined by the Department to be a hazardous waste pursuant to 310 CMR
30.144.
REID VAPOR PRESSURE is a standardized measure of the vapor pressure of a liquid in pounds
per square inch absolute at 100̊ F as determined by ASTM Method D323.
REMOTE PARKING SPACES means any parking space (whether or not defined as a "motor
vehicle parking space" for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.00) which serves end uses outside of a
parking freeze area including, but not limited to, parking for airport use, for Downtown Boston
parking, and for remote employee parking.
RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE parking spaces means off-street parking spaces for rental/leased
passenger motor vehicles at a facility owned, operated and/or leased by a motor vehicle rental
company.
REPAIR for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means to reduce the volatile organic compound
concentration of a leaking component to below 10,000 ppmv as shown by monitoring.
REPAIR COATING means a coating used to recoat portions of a previously coated product
which had sustained mechanical damage to the coating.
REPOWERING means the replacement of an emission unit with a new unit that is less polluting
and more efficient than the unit which is being replaced.
RESIST COAT means a coating that is applied to a plastic part before metallic plating to prevent
deposits of metal on portions of the plastic part.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL means, in the case of:
(a) a sole proprietorship - the sole proprietor.
(b) a partnership - a general partner with the authority to bind the partnership.
(c) a corporation or a nonprofit corporation - a president, secretary, treasurer, or a vice-
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function who has been duly
authorized to bind the corporation pursuant to a corporate vote, or an employee of the
corporation who has been duly authorized to bind the corporation pursuant to a corporate
vote.
(d) a municipality or other public agency - a principal executive officer or ranking elected
official who is empowered to enter into contracts on behalf of the municipality or public
agency.
(e) a trust - a trustee or any other natural person authorized:
1. to enter into contracts regarding the trust property;
2. to bind the trust; or
3. to encumber or dispose of the trust property.
(f) a limited liability company - a person authorized pursuant to M.G.L. c. 156C, § 24 and
the limited liability company's operating agreement to bind the company and all the
members.
RESTRICTED USE PARKING for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.30, means parking spaces which
are provided by Massport for use by Logan Airport air travellers and visitors for free when
commercial parking space demand exceeds the supply of on-Logan airport commercial parking
spaces, and which are not otherwise available for use by Logan Airport air travellers and visitors;
RESTRICTED USE PARKING for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.33, means parking spaces which
are provided for free when motor vehicle parking space demand exceeds the supply of motor
vehicle parking spaces in the South Boston Parking Freeze area.
RICH BURN ENGINE means any stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine that is
not a lean burn engine.
ROLL COATING means the application of a coating to a substrate by means of hard rubber or
steel rolls.
ROLL PRINTING means the application of decorative print, words, designs, or pictures to a
substrate by means of hard rubber or steel rolls each with only partial coverage of the substrate.
ROLLER PRINTING means rotogravure printing on a textile substrate.
ROTARY SCREEN PRINTING means the application of a decorative print, words, designs, or
pictures to a textile substrate by means of a cylindrical, metal screen.
ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING means the application of words, designs and pictures to a
substrate by means of a roll printing technique which involves an intaglio or recessed image
areas in the form of cells.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), the regular re-
installation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System components including, but not
limited to: hoses; nozzles; breakaways; swivels; hose retractors; bucket plow rings; “slip-on”
spill or dry break buckets; “O” rings and seals; submersible pumps or suction pipes; fill
adaptors; fill tubes; vapor adaptors; fill and vapor caps; drain valves; monitor caps; or riser caps.
SAFETY-INDICATING COATING means a coating that changes physical characteristics, such
as color, to indicate unsafe conditions.
SEALER means a coating formulated and applied to prevent subsequent coatings from being
absorbed into the substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the
substrate.
SECONDARY EMISSIONS means emissions which would occur as a result of the construction
or operation of a major stationary source/facility or major modification but do not come from
the major stationary source/facility or major modification itself. Secondary emissions must be
specific, well defined, quantifiable, and impact the same general areas as the facility which
causes the secondary emissions. Secondary emissions may include, but are not limited to:
- emissions from motor vehicles, ships or trains going to or from the major stationary
source/facility, and
- emissions from any offsite support facility which would not otherwise be constructed, or
increase its emissions as a result of the construction or operation of the major stationary
source/facility or major modification.
SECRETARY means the Secretary of Transportation and Construction.
SEMI-TRANSPARENT STAIN means a coating which is formulated to change the color of the
substrate but not conceal the substrate.
SHEET-FED means a printing operation in which the substrate is fed to the printing press in
individual sheets.
SHOCK-FREE COATING means a coating applied to electrical components to protect the user
from electric shock. The coating has characteristics of being of low capacitance and high
resistance, and having resistance to breaking down under high voltage.
SILICONE-RELEASE COATING means any coating which contains silicone resin and is
intended to prevent food from sticking to metal surfaces such as baking pans.
SIMPLE CYCLE COMBUSTION TURBINE means any stationary combustion turbine which
does not recover heat from the combustion turbine exhaust gases to heat water or generate steam.
SINGLE COAT means a single film of coating applied directly to the substrate omitting any
primer application.
SINGLE-OCCUPANT COMMUTER VEHICLE means a motor-powered vehicle with four or
more wheels with capacity for a driver plus one or more passengers which is used by a commuter
traveling alone to and/or from work or classes and is not customarily required to be used in the
course of his or her employment, or studies.
SINGLE-STAGE TOPCOAT means a topcoat consisting of only one coating.
SMALLER EMPLOYERS means any person or entity who employs between 50 and 250
employee commuters who are located within an industrial or office park and are within walking
distance of each other.
SMOKE means the visible aerosol, which may contain fly ash, resulting from combustion of
materials but does not mean condensed water vapor.
SOAP means cleansing agents made of the alkali metal salts of fatty acids having from ten to
18 carbon atoms.
SOLAR-ABSORBENT COATING means a coating which has as its prime purpose the
absorption of solar radiation.
SOLID-FILM LUBRICANT means a very thin coating consisting of a binder system containing
as its chief pigment material one or more of molybdenum disulfide, graphite,
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or other solids that act as a dry lubricant between faying
surfaces.
SOLIDS as used in 310 CMR 7.18, means the volume (in gallons) of solid material in a coating,
ink, or other organic material as determined by EPA Test Method 24:40 CFR 60: Appendix A
(volume of coating minus volume of carrier such as photochemically reactive and or
non-photochemically reactive solvents and water) or as provided by the coating manufacturer.
SOLVENT means a substance that is used to dissolve or dilute another substance; this term
includes, but is not limited to, dissolvers, viscosity reducers, degreasing agents or cleaning
agents.
SOLVENT METAL DEGREASING means the process of cleaning metal surfaces by using a
volatile organic compound:
- Cold Cleaning Degreasing means the batch process of solvent metal cleaning by spraying,
brushing, flushing or immersion while maintaining the solvent below its boiling point. Wipe
cleaning is not included in this definition.
- Conveyorized Degreasing means the continuous process of solvent metal cleaning by
operating with either cold or vaporized solvents.
- Vapor Degreasing means the process of solvent metal cleaning by condensing hot solvent
vapor on the colder metal parts.
SOUND means the phenomenon of alternative increases and decreases in the pressure of the
atmosphere, caused by radiations having a frequency range of from 20 to 20,000 cycles per
second, that elicits a physiologic response by the human sense of hearing.
SPACE HEATER means a heating device that is used for the direct heating of the area in and
adjacent to the area in which the device is located.
- Used Oil Fuel Fired Space Heater means a space heater that is capable of burning used oil
fuel.
SPECIAL AND EXTREME SOLVENT METAL CLEANING means the use of degreasers:
(a) To clean metal parts used in the manufacturing and rework of electronic parts,
assemblies, boxes, wiring harnesses, sensors and connectors used in aerospace service;
(b) To clean metal parts used in the manufacturing of ozone, nitrous oxide, fluorine,
chlorine, bromine, halogenated compounds, or oxygen in concentrations greater than 23%;
or
(c) To clean metal parts exposed to ozone, nitrous oxide, fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
halogenated compounds, or oxygen in concentrations greater than 23%.
SPECIALTY COATING means a product which is necessary due to unusual job performance
requirements. These coatings or additives include, but are not limited to, adhesion promoters,
uniform finish blenders, elastomeric materials, impact resistant coatings, underbody coatings,
weld through primers, gloss flatteners, bright metal trim repair, and anti-glare/safety coatings.
SPECIALTY PRINTING means all gravure and flexographic operations which print a design
or image, excluding packaging rotogravure printing, packaging flexographic printing,
publication rotogravure printing, and publication flexographic printing. Specialty printing
operations include, but are not limited to, printing on paper cups and plates, patterned gift wrap,
wall paper, and floor coverings.
SPLASH FILLING means the filling of a tank truck or stationary tank through a pipe or hose
whose discharge opening is above the surface level of the liquid in the tank being filled.
STAGE I CARB ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) COMPONENT or EVR
COMPONENT as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3), means a component identified in any of the
Executive Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 1. and 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c)1.: Table 2.
STAGE I CARB ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) SYSTEM as used in 310 CMR
7.24(3), means a vapor balance system certified by CARB pursuant to a Phase I Executive Order
to prevent discharge to the atmosphere of at least 98% by weight of vapors displaced during the
transfer of motor vehicle fuel from a tank truck to a motor vehicle fuel storage tank.
STAGE I COMPONENT ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) SYSTEM as used in
310 CMR 7.24(3), means:
(a) for an underground storage tank, a vapor balance system constructed from components
identified in any one of the Phase I Executive Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c).1.:
Table 1. including, but not be limited to, the following components: spill containment
buckets, drain valves, dust caps, rotatable product adaptors, riser adaptors, drop tubes,
rotatable vapor adaptors, tank gauge ports, and pressure/vacuum vent valves; and
(b) for aboveground storage tanks, a vapor balance system constructed from components
identified in any of the Phase I Executive Orders and applicable Standing Loss Control
Executive Orders listed in 310 CMR 7.24(3)(c).1.: Table 2.
STAGE I MINOR MODIFICATION as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3), means the installation, repair
or replacement of one or more Stage I system components that is not substantial including, but
not limited to, product drop tubes; overfill prevention devices; "screw-on" spill containment and
dry break buckets.
STAGE I NON-ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3),
means a vapor balance system certified by CARB to prevent discharge to the atmosphere of at
least 95% by weight of vapors displaced during the transfer of motor vehicle fuel from a tank
truck to a motor vehicle fuel storage tank.
STAGE I ROUTINE MAINTENANCE as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3), means the regular
installation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage I system components including, but not
limited to, bucket plow rings; "slip-on" spill containment and dry break buckets; "O" rings and
seals; product adaptors; vapor adaptors; product caps; vapor caps; monitor caps; riser caps; drain
valves; and pressure/vacuum vent valves.
STAGE I SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION as used in 310 CMR 7.24(3), means, the
installation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage I system components requiring
excavation below a shear valve or tank pad including, but not limited to, vent piping; vapor
space tie bar; dual-point or co-axial Stage I systems; or motor vehicle fuel storage tanks.
STAGE I SYSTEM means a Stage I CARB EVR System, a Stage I Component EVR System,
or a Stage I Non-enhanced vapor recovery system.
STAGE II MINOR MODIFICATION means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), the
re-installation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System components that is not
substantial including, but not limited to, less than 50% of the motor vehicle fuel dispensers (e.g.,
one of four dispensers); a central vacuum unit of a Healy 400 ORVR nozzle system or Healy 600
nozzle system; ball float extractor valve housings; dispenser mounted vapor pumps; or
"screw-on" spill or dry break buckets. If the re-installation, repair or replacement of Stage II
System components occurs at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility with two or less
dispensers, the re-installation, repair or replacement of only one of the motor vehicle fuel
dispensers shall be a Minor Modification.
STAGE II ROUTINE MAINTENANCE means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), the
regular reinstallation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System components
including, but not limited to, hoses; nozzles; breakaways; swivels; hose retractors; bucket plow
rings; "slip-on" spill or dry break buckets; "O" rings and seals; submersible pumps or suction
pipes; fill adaptors; fill tubes; vapor adaptors; fill and vapor caps; drain valves; monitor caps;
or riser caps.
STAGE II SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION means, for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.24(6), the
reinstallation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System components including, but
not limited to, 50% or more of the motor vehicle fuel dispensers (e.g., two of four dispensers);
the replacement of one type of Stage II system with another type (e.g., replacement of a balance
system with a vacuum assist system, or a Healy 400 ORVR nozzle system or Healy 600 nozzle
system with a Healy VP-1000 system); or the re-installation, repair or replacement of Stage II
System components requiring excavation below a shear valve or tank pad (e.g., vapor return
piping, vent piping, vapor space tie bar, two-point or coaxial Stage I systems; or motor vehicle
fuel storage tanks). If the re-installation, repair or replacement of one or more Stage II System
components occurs at a motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility with two or fewer dispensers, the
re-installation, repair or replacement of all motor vehicle fuel dispensers shall be a Substantial
Modification.
STAGE II SYSTEM as used in 310 CMR 7.24(6), means a vapor recovery system identified
in an Executive Order and specifically designed for the purpose of controlling vapors during the
direct dispensing of motor vehicle fuel to a motor vehicle.
STANDARD CONDITIONS mean a temperature of 20̊ C and pressure of 760 millimeters of
mercury.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (S.O.P.) means the specific procedure for operation
of, and which minimizes the emission from, an air contamination source.
STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ("SIP") means the most recently prepared plan or revision
thereof required by the Federal Clean Air Act which has been approved by the U.S. EPA.
STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINE means any stationary internal combustion engine
which operates with a rotary motion, including any simple cycle turbine, regenerative cycle
turbine, or any turbine portion of a combined cycle steam/electric generating system that is not
self propelled.
STATIONARY RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE means any
reciprocating internal combustion engine. It does not include an engine that is regulated by EPA
as a non-road engine defined under 40 CFR 1068.30 or is self-propelled.
STENCIL COATING means an ink or pigmented coating which is rolled or brushed onto a
template or stamp in order to add identifying letters, symbols, or numbers to motor vehicles, or
their parts or components.
STENCIL COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(b)2. and (21)(b)1., means an ink or
a pigmented coating which is rolled or brushed onto a template or stamp in order to add
identifying letters, symbols, and/or numbers.
STENCIL COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(b)2., means a coating that is applied
over a stencil to a plastic part at a thickness of one mil or less of coating solids. Stencil coatings
are most frequently letters, numbers, or decorative designs.
STOKER means a boiler/furnace design that incorporates a feeding mechanism, fuel distribution
and ash residue collection system for the purpose of introducing solid fuel into the combustion
zone of the boiler/furnace by feeding the fuel onto a grate.
STRUCTURAL MEMBER means any load-supporting member of a facility including beams
and load-supporting walls, or any nonload-supporting member including ceilings and
nonload-supporting walls.
STUDENT means any daytime student who does not live at the educational institution and who
travels to and from classes by any mode of travel.
SUBMERGED FILLING means the filling of a motor vehicle fuel storage tank through a pipe
whose discharge opening is entirely submerged below the surface level of the liquid in the tank.
SUBSTANTIAL RECONSTRUCTION means any physical change in, or changes in the method
of operation of a facility or its appurtenances which changes the amount of emissions from such
facility.
SUBSTRATE means the surface onto which a coating, ink or other material is applied or
impregnated.
SULFUR IN FUEL - for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.05, sulfur in fuel is as follows:
(a) Oil
2.2% sulfur content
=
1.21
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
1% sulfur content
=
0.55
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
0.5% sulfur content
=
0.28
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
(b) Coal
1.57% sulfur content = 1.21
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
(assuming 13,000 Btu per pound)
0.72% sulfur content
=
0.55
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
(assuming 13,000 Btu per pound)
0.36% sulfur content
=
0.28
pounds of sulfur per million Btu heat release potential
(assuming 13,000 Btu per pound)
SURFACE COATING means a process whereby a layer of one substance is deposited on or in
another material. The layer of coating may be used to decorate, bond, protect, strengthen, or
impart other properties to substrate.
SURFACE PREPARATION PRODUCT means a product formulated to dissolve and remove
tar, grease, wax, and other hydrophobic contaminants from a surface prior to application of a
primer.
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY for the purpose of
310 CMR 7.18(19), means a facility which manufactures, as a final or intermediate product,
polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), or one of the
chemicals listed in 40 CFR Part 60.489.
TANGENTIAL FIRING means a furnace firing design where the burners are mounted at the
corners of the furnace chamber.
TANK TRUCK means a truck or trailer equipped with a storage tank and used for the transport
of motor vehicle fuel from sources of supply to stationary fuel tanks, or to motor vehicle fuel
tanks.
TEXTILE FINISHING means the preparation, decorative enhancement, or functional
enhancement of a natural or man-made textile substrate. Specific textile finishing processes
include, but are not limited to, textile cleaning (desizing and scouring), bleaching, dyeing,
printing, and final finishing.
TEXTURE COATING means a coating that is applied to a plastic part which, in its finished
form, consists of discrete raised spots of the coating.
THIN PARTICLEBOARD means a manufactured board that is 0.25 inches or less in thickness,
and made of individual wood particles that have been coated with a binder and formed into flat
sheets by pressure.
THIRD-PARTY VANPOOL PROGRAM means a vanpool program operated by an organization
other than an employer which acquires and provides vans to groups of interested commuters.
THREE PIECE CAN SIDE SEAM SPRAY means a coating sprayed on the exterior and interior
of a welded, cemented or soldered seam to protect the exposed metal.
THREE-STAGE COATING SYSTEM means a topcoat system composed of a colored basecoat,
a semi-transparent midcoat, and a final transparent clearcoat. For compliance purposes, the
VOC content of three-stage coating systems shall meet the emission limitation for topcoats in
Table 7.18(28)(c), and is calculated according to the following formula:
Where:
VOC T3-stage is the weighted average of the VOC content, as applied, in the basecoat,
midcoat, and clearcoat system.
VOCbc is the VOC content, as applied, of any given basecoat.
VOCmc is the VOC content, as applied, of any given midcoat.
2VOCcc is twice the VOC content, as applied, of any given clearcoat.
TILEBOARD means paneling that has a colored, waterproof surface coating.
TOPCOAT means the final film of coating applied in a multiple coat operation.
TOTAL HALOGENS means the total concentration, by weight, of fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
and iodine, as measured by a method acceptable to the Department.
TOUCH-UP COATING means a coating applied by brush, airbrush, or non-refillable aerosol
can of no more than eight ounces to cover minor surface damage and imperfections.
TOUCH-UP COATING for purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(11) and (21), means a coating used to
cover minor coating imperfections that appear after the main coating operation is completed.
TRANSFER EFFICIENCY means the portion of coating solids which remain on the substrate
during the application process, expressed as a percentage of the total volume of coating solids
delivered by the applicator.
TRANSLUCENT COATING means a coating which contains binders and pigment, and is
formulated to form a colored, but not opaque, film.
TWO PIECE CAN EXTERIOR END COATING means a coating applied by roller coating or
spraying to the exterior end of a can to provide protection to the metal.
TUNNEL VENTILATION SYSTEM means any mechanical system which is designed to
provide ventilation of any air contaminant regulated herein from any public roadway which is
covered or otherwise enclosed in a tunnel or similar structure.
TWO-STAGE TOPCOAT means a basecoat/clearcoat system composed of a colored basecoat
and a transparent final coat. For compliance purposes, the VOC content of basecoat/clearcoat
systems shall meet the emission limitation for two-stage topcoats in 310 CMR: Table
7.18(28)(c), and shall be calculated according to the following formula:
Where:
VOC Tbc/cc is the weighted average of the VOC content, as applied, in the basecoat (bc) and
clearcoat (cc) system.
VOCbc is the VOC content, as applied, of any given basecoat.
2VOCcc is twice the VOC content, as applied, of any given clearcoat.
UNDERBODY COATING means a coating designed for protection and sound deadening that
is typically applied to the wheel wells and underbody of an automobile.
UNIFORM FINISH BLENDER means a coating designed to blend a repaired topcoat into an
existing topcoat.
UNIT TURNAROUND for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.18(19), means unit shutdown and purge
for internal inspection and repair.
UNUSED WASTE OIL means waste oil that is superfluous or abandoned fuel, storage tank
bottoms, clean-out sludge, sludge from the separation of unused oil from a non-hazardous waste,
contaminated oil resulting from the clean-up of a release of oil, and any other waste oil that is
not used waste oil.
USED WASTE OIL means used and/or reprocessed, but not subsequently re-refined, waste oil
that has served its original intended purpose. Such oil includes, but is not limited to, fuel oil,
engine oil, gear oil, cutting oil, transmission fluid, and dielectric fluid.
VACUUM ASSIST SYSTEM means a Stage II system utilizing a pump, blower, or other
vacuum inducing device, to collect and, or, process vapors during the dispensing of motor
vehicle fuel.
VACUUM METALLIZING means a process whereby metal is vaporized and deposited on a
substrate in a vacuum chamber.
VACUUM-METALLIZING COATING means:
(a) the undercoat applied to a substrate on which the metal is deposited; or
(b) the overcoat applied directly to the metal film.
VAPOR means the gaseous state of certain substances that can exist in equilibrium with their
solid or liquid states under standard conditions.
VAPOR BALANCE SYSTEM means a vapor recovery system utilizing direct displacement to
collect and/or process vapors during the transfer of motor vehicle fuel.
VAPOR-MOUNTED SEAL means a primary seal mounted so there is an annular vapor space
underneath the seal. The annular vapor space is bounded by the bottom of the primary seal, the
tank wall, the liquid surface, and the floating roof.
VAPOR-TIGHT means equipment that allows no loss of vapors. Compliance with vapor-tight
requirements can be determined by checking to ensure that the concentration at a potential leak
source is not equal to or greater than 100% of the Lower Explosive Limit when measured with
a combustible gas detector, calibrated with propane, at a distance of one inch from the source.
VINYL SURFACE COATING means the application of a decorative, protective or functional
coating and/or printing on vinyl coated fabric or vinyl sheets.
VISIBLE EMISSIONS for the purpose of 310 CMR 7.15, means any emissions that are
detectable without the aid of instruments. This does not include condensed uncombined water
vapor.
VOC COMPOSITE PARTIAL PRESSURE means the sum of the partial pressures of the
compounds defined as VOC.
VOC Composite Partial Pressure is calculated as follows:
(Wi)(VPi)/MWi)
PPc = ∑ n
-------------------------------------------------------------
i=1
Ww
We
n
Wi
------- +
------ +
∑
-------
Mww
Mwe
i=1
MWi
Where:
Wi
=
Weight of the "i"th VOC compound, in grams
Ww
=
Weight of water, in grams
We
=
Weight of exempt compounds, in grams
g
Mwi
=
Molecular weight of the "i"th VOC compound, in g-mole
g
Mww =
Molecular weight of water, in g-mole
g
Mwe
=
Molecular weight of exempt compound, in g-mole
PPc
=
VOC composite partial pressure, in mm Hg
VPi
=
Vapor pressure of the "i"th compound, in mm Hg
n
=
The number of VOC compounds
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) means any compound of carbon which
participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. For the purpose of determining
compliance, VOC is measured by the applicable reference test methods specified in 40 CFR 60.
VOC includes all organic compounds except the following:
CAS Number
Chemical Name
acetone,
AMP (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol),
ammonium carbonate,
t-butyl acetate,
carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide,
carbonic acid,
dimethyl carbonate,
N/A
metallic carbides or carbonates,
methane,
ethane,
methyl acetate,
methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane),
methyl formate,
methylene chloride, (dichloromethane),
parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF),
perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene),
propylene carbonate,
CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane),
CFC-12 (dichlorodifluoromethane),
CFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane),
CFC-113 (trichlorotrifluoroethane),
CFC-114 (dichlorotetrafluoroethane),
CFC-115 (chloropentafluoroethane),
HCFC-31 (chlorofluoromethane),
HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane),
HCFC-123a (1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane),
HCFC-124 (2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane),
HCFC-141b (1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane),
HCFC-142b (1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane),
HCFC-151a (1-chloro-1-fluoroethane),
HCFC-225ca (3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane),
HCFC-225cb (1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane),
HFC-23 (trifluoromethane),
HFC-32 (difluoromethane),
HFC-125 (pentafluoroethane),
HFC-134 (1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane),
HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane),
HFC-143a (1,1,1-trifluoroethane),
HFC-152a (1,1-difluoroethane),
HFC-161 (ethylfluoride),
HFC-236fa (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane),
HFC-245ca (1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane),
HFC-245ea (1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane),
HFC-245eb (1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane),
HFC-245fa (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane),
HFC-236ea (1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane),
HFC-227ea (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane),
HFC-365mfc (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane),
HFC 43-10mee (1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane),
HFE-134 (HCF2OCF2H),
HFE-236cal2 (HCF2OCF2OCF2H),
HFE-338pcc13 (HCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H),
H-Galden 1040X or H-Galden ZT 130 (or 150 or 180),
(HCF2OCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H),
HFE-7000 or n-C3F7OCH3 (1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxy-
propane),
HFE-7100 or C4F9OCH3 (1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxy-
butane),
(CF3)2CFCF2OCH3
(2-(difluoromethoxymethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-
hepta-fluoropropane),
HFE-7200
or
C4F9OC2H5
(1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-
nonafluorobutane),
HFE-7300
or
L-14787
or
C2F5CF(OCH3)CF(CF3)2
(1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-
pentane),
(CF3)2CFCF2OC2H5
(2-(ethoxydifluoromethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-
hepta-fluoropropane),
HFE-7500 or HFE-s702 or T-7145 or L-15381 (3-ethoxy-
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-dodecafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl) hexane)
HFO-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene),
HFO-1234ze (trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene),
N/A
Cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated alkanes,
N/A
Cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated ethers with no
unsaturations,
N/A
Cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated tertiary amines
with no unsaturations,
N/A
Cyclic, branched, or linear, completely methylated siloxanes,
SolsticeTM 1233zd(E) (trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene),
N/A
Sulfur containing perfluorocarbons with no unsaturations and with
sulfur bonds only to carbon and fluorine.
WASH COAT means a coating containing binders that raises wood surfaces, prevents undesired
staining and controls stain penetration.
WASTE
(a) Waste means any solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material, resulting from
industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operations or from municipal activities, or any
refuse, or sludge, which:
1. is sometimes discarded or is being accumulated, stored, or physically, chemically,
or biologically treated prior to being discarded; or
2. has served its original intended purpose or is no longer suitable for its original
intended purpose; or
3. is a manufacturing or mining by-product and sometimes is discarded; or
4. has served its original intended purpose and will be "used" as defined in 310 CMR
30.000.
(b) A material is discarded if it is:
1. abandoned or intended to be abandoned;
2. disposed of;
3. incinerated; or
4. physically, chemically, or biologically treated in lieu of or prior to being disposed of
or abandoned.
(c) A manufacturing or mining by-product is a material that is not one of the primary
products of a particular manufacturing or mining operation, is a secondary and incidental
product of the particular operation and would not be solely and separately manufactured or
mined by the particular manufacturing or mining operation. The term does not include an
intermediate manufacturing or mining product which results form one of the steps in a
manufacturing or mining process and is typically processed through the next step of the
process within a short time.
(d) Materials, which have been approved by the Department for reuse or burning as a fuel
at the site of generation pursuant to 310 CMR 30.200, are not wastes.
WATER BASED INK/COATING/ADHESIVES means an ink, coating, or adhesive with VOC
content less than or equal to 10% by weight as applied.
WATER HOLD-OUT COATING means a coating applied to the interior cavity areas of doors,
quarter panels, and rocker panels for the purpose of corrosion resistance to prolonged water
exposure.
WAXY, HEAVY POUR CRUDE OIL means a crude oil with a pour point of 50̊ F or higher
as determined by ASTM D97-66 "Test for Pour Point of Petroleum Oils."
WEB means a continuous roll of paper or other material which is used as a substrate.
WELD-THROUGH PRIMER means a primer that is applied to an area before welding is
performed, and that provides corrosion resistance to the surface after welding has been
performed.
WOOD PRODUCT means any product made of wood or a wood composite including, but not
limited to: kitchen cabinets, equipment cabinets, household furniture, and office furniture, but
excluding flat wood panels.
WOOD PRODUCTS SURFACE COATING means the coating of a wood product to impart
properties that are not initially present, such as strength, stability, water or chemical repellency,
or appearance.
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