[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2369-2370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-462]



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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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    2.6 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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