Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety
Air Emission Policy for Parts Washers/Degreasers
Scope
Faculty, staff, and students
Policy Statement
The Environmental Health Office (EHO) maintains an inventory of all solvent cleaning units (parts washers, degreasers) used and/or maintained on campus to ensure compliance with NYS DEC's air emission regulations. It is the responsibility of the department operating the cleaning unit to register the unit with EHO, and to inform EHO of any changes/modifications made to it including changes in the cleaning solvent used, and to properly use, label and maintain the unit in compliance with 6 NYCRR Part 226. EHO must also be informed, at least annually, of the solvent consumption volume (i.e. through solvent use volumes) for each unit using the on-line annual solvent consumption form. All waste products removed from these units must be disposed of in accordance with the University's Hazardous Waste Management Program.
Policy Administration
Links to Procedures and Related Information
Amended: September 2005
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