Air Toxics Notebook
Paint & Allied Product Mfg. -  Subpart CCCCCCC

Applicability: e-CFR Subpart CCCCCCC [ecfr.gov]

Subpart CCCCCCC applies to new and existing paint and allied products manufacturing facilities that are area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and process, use, or generate:
  • Benzene or methylene chloride (volatile HAP)
  • Compounds of cadmium, lead, and/or nickel > .1% by weight (metal HAPs).
The intended use of the paint and allied products is to leave a dried film of solid material on a substrate. Typically, facilities within SIC 285 or 289 and NAICS 3255 and 3259 are subject to this rule (this is not inclusive).

HAPs of concern are benzene, methylene chloride, cadmium, lead, and nickel.

Not subject to this rule:
  • Manufacturers of materials that don’t leave dried film (thinners, paint removers, brush cleaners, & mold release agents);
  • Electroplated and electroless metal films
  • Raw materials (resins, pigments, and solvents) used in the production of paints and coatings; and
  • Activities by end users of paints and allied products.

*An area source of HAP has the potential to emit <10 tons per year (tpy) of a single HAP or <25 tpy of a combination of HAPs.
Rules apply to small, area sources? Yes
Known Sources in NDEQ Jurisdiction:
Date of Original Final Rule: 12/3/09
Amendments Dates: 6/3/2010 - Direct Final Rule
3/5/2010 - Final Rule; Technical Correction
12/03/2009 - Final Rule
State Regulations (Title 129): As of September 28, 2022: Title 129, Chapter 13, 002.118.

Previously: Title 129, Chapter 28, Section 001.118.

Sources are also responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR.
Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11599
Related Rules:

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63

Subpart HHHHH - Miscellaneous Coating Mfg.
Regulations and Federal Registers: e-CFR Subpart CCCCCCC [ecfr.gov]

(See attached file: 7C - Fed. Reg. 06-03-2010 - correction.pdf)

(See attached file: 7C - Fed. Reg. 03-05-2010 - correction.pdf)

(See attached file: 7C - Fed. Reg. 12-03-2009 - final rule.pdf)

(See attached file: 7C - Fed. Reg. 06-01-2009 - proposed rule.pdf)

SizeFile Name
66 KB 7C - Fed. Reg. 06-03-2010 - correction.pdf
54 KB 7C - Fed. Reg. 03-05-2010 - correction.pdf
195 KB 7C - Fed. Reg. 12-03-2009 - final rule.pdf
230 KB 7C - Fed. Reg. 06-01-2009 - proposed rule.pdf
Forms: (See attached file: 7C - EPA Initial Notification Example.pdf)

(See attached file: 7C - EPA Initial Notification Example.doc)

(See attached file: 7C - EPA Notification of Compliance Status Example.pdf)

(See attached file: 7C - EPA Notification of Compliance Status Example.doc)

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54 KB 7C - EPA Initial Notification Example.doc
22 KB 7C - EPA Notification of Compliance Status Example.pdf
50 KB 7C - EPA Notification of Compliance Status Example.doc
Important Dates: Source Classification
  • Existing Source = constructed or reconstructed before 6/1/09
  • New Source = constructed or reconstructed on or after 6/1/09
Initial Notification
  • Existing source = 6/1/10
  • New source = 6/1/10 or 180 days after startup
Compliance Dates
  • Existing source = 12/3/2012
  • New source = 12/3/09 or upon startup
Compliance Status Notification
  • Existing Source = 6/3/13
  • New Source = 6/1/10 or 180 days after compliance date
Annual Certification Report
  • All need to prepare
  • Only submit if you have deviations
  • First report covers period beginning on compliance date up to December 31
  • Subsequent reports cover January 1- December 31
    • Prepare by January 31
  • Submit (if deviations) by February 15

FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries:
(See attached file: 7C - EPA Summary.pdf)

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Presentations, Training and Articles: (See attached file: 7C - EPA Webinar - 03-19-2010.pdf)
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23 KB 7C - EPA Webinar - 03-19-2010.pdf
Other Information and Resources: EPA's Area Source Website [epa.gov] - guidance documents for all area source rule
Notes:
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