Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Appendix A Reference Methods; Amendments to Method 24 for the Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 60

[AD-FRL-5132-5]

Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Appendix A--

Reference Methods; Amendments to Method 24 for the Determination of

Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids, and

Weight Solids of Surface Coatings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule establishes procedures for the determination of

volatile matter content, density, volume solids, and water content for

ultraviolet radiation-cured coatings. Method 24 refers to the American

Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) procedures for the

determination of volatile matter content, density, volume solids,

weight solids, and water content of surface coatings. This ASTM method

excluded ultraviolet radiation-cured coatings which was not EPA's

intent. Therefore, EPA is revising Method 24 to apply to ultraviolet

radiation-cured coatings.

A public hearing will be held, if requested, to provide interested

persons an opportunity for oral presentation of data, views, or

arguments concerning the proposed rule.

DATES: Comments. Comments must be received on or before March 7, 1995.

Public Hearing. If anyone contacts EPA requesting to speak at a

public hearing by January 30, 1995, a public hearing will be held on

February 8, 1995 beginning at 10 a.m. Persons interested in attending

the hearing should call the contact mentioned under ADDRESSES to verify

that a hearing will be held.

Request to Speak at Hearing. Persons wishing to present oral

testimony must contact EPA by January 30, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments. Comments should be submitted (in duplicated if

possible) to: Air Docket Section (LE-131), Attention: Docket Number A-

94-37, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20460.

Public Hearing. If anyone contacts EPA requesting a public hearing,

it will be held at EPA's Emission Measurement Laboratory Building,

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Persons interested in attending

the hearing or wishing to present oral testimony should contact Candace

Sorrell, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Technical Support

Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park,

N.C. 27711, telephone (919) 541-1064.

Docket. Docket Number A-94-37, containing materials relevant to

this rulemaking, is available for public inspection and copying between

8:30 a.m. and Noon, and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at

EPA's Air Docket Section, Room M1500, First Floor, Waterside Mall,

Gallery 1, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. A reasonable fee

may be charged for copying.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Candace Sorrell at (919) 541-1064,

Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Technical Support Division, U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

27711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. The Rulemaking

Method 24 was intended to be used for measuring volatile organic

compounds content of all coatings that are intended for either ambient

or baking film foundation. When Method 24 was published in 1980 it

referenced the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Method

D 2369-81, which the Environmental Protection Agency believed would

apply to all coatings. However, that method was not applicable to

ultraviolet (UV) radiation-cured coatings and this amendment to Method

24 will incorporate ASTM Method D 5403-93, which does contain those

procedures.

This rulemaking does not impose emission measurement requirements

beyond those specified in the current regulation, nor does it change

any emission standard. Rather, the rulemaking would simply amend an

[[Page 2370]] existing test method associated with emission measurement

requirements that would apply irrespective of this rulemaking.

II. Administrative Requirements

A. Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held if requested, to discuss the proposed

test method in accordance with Section 307(d)(5) of the Clean Air Act.

Persons wishing to make oral presentations should contact EPA at the

address given in the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. Oral

presentations will be limited to 15 minutes each. Any member of the

public may file a written statement with EPA before, during, or within

30 days after the hearing. Written statements should be addressed to

the Air Docket Section address given in the ADDRESSES section of this

preamble.

B. Docket

The docket is an organized and complete file for all information

submitted or otherwise considered by EPA in the development of this

proposed rulemaking. The principle purposes of the docket are: (1) to

allow interested parties to identify and locate documents so that they

can effectively participate in the rulemaking process and (2) to serve

as the record in case of judicial review (except for interagency review

materials) [Section 307(d)(7)(A)].

C. Executive Order 12866

Under Executive Order 12866 [58 Federal Register 51735 (October 4,

1993)], the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is

``significant'' and therefore subject to OMB review and the

requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines ``significant

regulatory action'' as one that is likely to result in a rule that may:

(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more,

or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the

economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public

health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or

communities;

(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an

action taken or planned by another agency;

(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,

user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients

thereof; or

(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal

mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in

the Executive Order.

It has been determined that this action is not a ``significant

regulatory action'' within the meaning of Executive Order 12866 and is

therefore not subject to OMB review.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of 1980 requires the

identification of potentially adverse impacts of Federal regulations

upon small business entities. The Act specifically requires the

completion of an RFA analysis in those instances where small business

impacts are possible. Because this rulemaking imposes no adverse

economic impacts, an analysis has not been conducted. Pursuant to the

provision of 5 U.S.C. 605(b), I hereby certify that the promulgated

rule will not have an impact on small entities because no additional

costs will be incurred.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

This rule does not change any information collection requirements

subject to Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 60

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental

relations, Surface coating of metal furniture, Automotive and light

duty truck surface coating operations, Graphic arts industry

publications, Rotogravure printing, Pressure sensitive tape and label

surface coating, Industrial surface coating: Large appliances, Metal

coil surface coating, Beverage can surface coating industry, Flexible

vinyl and urethane coating and printing, Plastic parts for business

machine coatings industry, Incorporation by reference, and Reporting

and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: December 23, 1994.

Carol M. Browner,

Administrator.

40 CFR Part 60 is proposed to be amended as follows:

1. The authority citation for part 60 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, 7411, 7414, 7416, and 7601.

2. In Sec. 60.17 of Subpart A, by adding a paragraph (a)(63) to

read as follows:

Sec. 60.17 Incorporation by reference.

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(a) * * *

(63) ASTM D 5403-93 Standard Test Methods for Volatile Content of

Radiation Curable Materials.

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Appendix A--[Amended]

3. In Method 24 of Appendix A, Section 3.1 is amended by removing

the words ``For all other coatings analyzed as follows:''

4. In Method 24 of Appendix A, Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,

3.7 are redesignated as Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8,

respectively; Sections 2.6, 3.2 and 3.9 are added, to read as follows:

Method 24--[Amended]

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2. * * *

2.6 ASTM D 5403-93 Standard Method for Volatile Content of

Radiation Curable Materials (incorporated by reference--see

Sec. 60.17).

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3.2 Ultraviolet Radiation-cured Coating. To determine volatile

content of ultraviolet radiation-cured (UV-cured) coatings, follow the

procedures in Section 3.9. Determine water content, density and solids

content of the UV-cured coatings according to Sections 3.4, 3.5, and

3.6, respectively. The UV-cured coatings are coatings which contain

unreacted monomers that are polymerized by exposure to ultraviolet

light. For all other coatings not covered by Sections 3.1 or 3.2

analyzed as follows:

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3.9 UV-cured Coating's Volatile Matter Content. Use the procedure

in ASTM D5403-93 (incorporated by reference--see Sec. 60.17) to

determine the volatile matter content of the coating except the curing

test described in NOTE 2 of ASTM D5403-93 is required.

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[FR Doc. 95-462 Filed 1-6-95; 8:45 am]

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