Minnesota Administrative Rules

7011.9922 MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS.

Subpart 1.

Emissions from local exhaust ventilation system.

Emissions of particulate matter to the atmosphere from a local exhaust ventilation system in a building, structure, facility, or installation within which any manufacturing operation is carried on must not exceed the amount that would be emitted if the emissions were treated in a fabric filter installation as described in part 7011.9925.

Subp. 2.

Other emissions.

All other visible emissions of particulate matter to the atmosphere from a building, structure, facility, or installation within which any manufacturing operation is carried on must not exceed the amount that would be emitted if the emissions were treated in a fabric filter installation as described in part 7011.9925.

Subp. 3.

Emissions externally generated.

Visible emissions of particulate matter to the atmosphere from any manufacturing operation located outside a building, structure, facility, or installation are prohibited.

Subp. 4.

Design and operation requirements.

The design and operation of ventilation devices in ventilation systems must conform with ANSI Z9.2, Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (2012), published by the American National Standards Institute. The standard is incorporated by reference, is not subject to frequent change, and is available through the Minitex interlibrary loan system.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 116.07

History:

18 SR 614; 44 SR 1030

Published Electronically:

April 16, 2020