R 336.1613
R 336.1613 Existing conveyorized cold cleaners.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 336.1613
Rule 613. (1) A person shall not operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner unless all of the
provisions of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the
department.
(2) A person shall not operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner unless all of the following
conditions are met:
(a) A procedure is developed to minimize organic solvent carryout by doing both of the following:
(i) Racking parts for best drainage.
(ii) Maintaining the conveyor speed at a level that will prevent dripping of solvent off the cleaned
parts.
(b) Organic solvent leaks are repaired immediately.
(c) The cleaner is operated in a manner such that no water is visibly detectable in solvent exiting
the water separator.
(d) Waste organic solvent is stored only in closed containers, unless demonstrated to be a safety
hazard and disposed of in a manner such that not more than 20% by weight is allowed to evaporate
into the atmosphere.
(3) A person responsible for the provisions of this rule shall develop written procedures for the
operation of all such provisions, and such procedures shall be posted in an accessible, conspicuous
location near the cold cleaner.
(4) The provisions of this rule do not apply to an existing conveyorized cold cleaner that is subject
to the provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T “National Emission Standards for Halogenated
Solvent Cleaning,” adopted by reference in R 336.1902.