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Auto Body Refinishing
Summary
- Full Summary of the Requirements, prepared by EPA Region 3 Auto Body Refinishing (PDF, 18 pp., 793KB, About PDF)
- Training Video: Free 19 minute training video starring NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon features testimonies from large and small shop owners and includes information on the Paint Stripping Rule, best practices, saving money, worker protection, and outreach resources.
- Resources:
Final Rule (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH) (PDF, 32 pp., 299 KB, About PDF)
EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region has outreach materials on a new set of requirements that may impact you. See Federal Register - 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH (we call it 6H) (PDF, 32 pp., 299 KB, About PDF) covers paint stripping and surface coating operations, including spray coating done at auto body shops. We are here to help you understand and implement the rule. We're looking forward to working with auto body shops, trade associations, paint vendors, state and local agencies, and communities to provide information.
The information and links provided below should help you get a start on understanding the requirements of the 6H regulation. But we are here if you have any additional questions, or if you would like to set up a workshop. We’re happy to provide information and materials and to help you comply with the training requirements of the regulation.
For more information, contact Cathleen Kennedy (kennedy.cathleen@epa.gov) at 215-814-2746.
Auto Body Shops: 6H Requirements Summary
- All painters that spray-apply coatings must be certified-having completed
both classroom and hands-on training. The training program can be
decided upon by the shop owner, but must address the following:
- Spray gun equipment selection, set up, and operation.
- Spray technique to improve transfer efficiently and minimize coating
usage and overspray - Spray booth and filter maintenance
- Environmental compliance and requirements in the rule
- Spray coatings must be applied in a spray booth, prep station, or
mobile enclosure meeting certain requirements - All spray-applied coatings must be applied with a high volume, low pressure
(HVLP) spray gun (or other approved technology). - Spray gun cleaning should be done by disassembling the gun or in an
enclosed parts washer for example, not by spraying cleaning solvent through
the gun.
Notifications and Exemptions
- Existing sources (in operation prior to September 17, 2007)
- Notification date: January 11, 2010
- Compliance date: January 11, 2011
- New sources
- Notification date: no later than 180 days after initial
startup or July 7, 2008 whichever is later - Compliance:
- If initial start up was after September 17, 2007:
Compliance date: January 8, 2008 - If initial start up was after January 9, 2008:
Compliance date is initial start up
- If initial start up was after September 17, 2007:
- Notification date: no later than 180 days after initial
- Notifications should be sent to:
Air Protection Division (3AP10)
1650 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attn: 6H Notification
- Facilities that use coatings that do not contain any of the target hazardous air pollutants for this rule (chromium, lead, manganese, nickel, and cadmium) may submit a petition for exemption. The petition must demonstrate that your coatings do not contain these metals.
- Exemption petitions should be sent to:
Air Protection Division (3AP10)
1650 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attn: 6H Notification
- Also send a copy of notification forms to your State or Local Air Quality Agency.
For address information click here - Mid-Atlantic State & Local Air Quality Agency