Controlling VOC Emissions from Degreasing Processes
Rules in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115 for controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds from degreasing. These rules are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone.
Areas Affected
- Austin-Round Rock (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties)
- Beaumont-Port Arthur (Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties)
- Corpus Christi (rules apply in Nueces County)
- Dallas-Fort Worth (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties)
- El Paso (El Paso County)
- Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties)
- Northeast Texas (rules apply in Gregg County)
- San Antonio (Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, and Wilson Counties)
- Victoria (Victoria County)
Rule Citation
30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter E, Division 1
Description of Rules
- Operating procedures and equipment specifications for cold solvent, vapor, and conveyorized degreasing machines.
- Limit the VOC vapor pressure of cleaning solutions used in the degreasing machines.
- Require testing to demonstrate compliance with the control requirements.
- Contain monitoring and recordkeeping requirements.
Rule History
The Chapter 115 rule history for degreasing operations discusses revisions to the rules, including their proposal and adoption, the associated State Implementation Plan revision, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval.
Compliance Resources
- The Decision Support System can help you determine if you are subject to the Chapter 115 degreasing rules.
- TexasEnviroHelp: Small Business and Local Government Assistance
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
- EPA Test Methods
- EPA Performance Specifications and Other Monitoring Information for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
Related Information
- The Chapter 115 Stakeholder Group helps the agency with air quality issues.
- State Implementation Plan: Air Pollution from Ozone
- Air Permits and Registrations
- Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property
- Point Source Emissions Inventory
- These rules are based on the EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for degreasing.
Contact Information
- Contact the Stationary Source Programs Team for additional information about stationary source rules.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates on SIP-related information, including information on stationary source rules. Select SIP Hot Topics under the Air Quality heading.