15A NCAC 02D .0512      PARTICULATES FROM WOOD PRODUCTS FINISHING PLANTS

A person shall not cause, allow, or permit particulate matter caused by the working, sanding, or finishing of wood to be discharged from any stack, vent, or building into the atmosphere without providing, as a minimum for its collection, duct work and collectors that are properly designed and adequate to collect particulate to the maximum extent practicable, or such other devices as approved by the Commission. Commission approval of other devices proposed to meet the requirements of this Rule shall occur on a case-by-case basis. In no case shall the ambient air quality standards be exceeded beyond the property line. Collection efficiency shall be determined on the basis of weight.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143‑215.3(a)(1); 143‑215.107(a)(5);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1985;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2020.