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Due to the fact that asbestos has been used extensively in residential, commercial and industrial construction, District Regulation 11-2-401.3 requires that for every renovation involving the removal of 100 sq ft/lin ft or greater of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material, and for every demolition (even when no asbestos is present), a notification must be made to the BAAQMD at least 10 working days (except in special circumstances) prior to commencement of demolition/renovation.

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Registration for Graphic Arts Operations

On November 19, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District adopted Regulation 8, Rule 20, Section 408: Registration for Small Facilities. All facilities that contain graphic arts operations that are subject to this administrative requirement must register their operation with the BAAQMD and pay applicable fees.

Graphic Arts Registration Process
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Definitions

Graphic Arts Operation
A gravure, publication gravure, flexographic printing, digital printing, screen printing, letterpress, or lithographic printing operation; an associated coating, laminating, or adhesive operation to produce a printed product; and the use of solvents for any surface preparation or cleanup for any of the operations stated above. The operation excludes solvent used at a separate cleaning device such as a cold cleaner or parts washer.

Requirements

Any owner or operator conducting a graphic arts operation that emits facility-wide a minimum of 75 pounds, but less than 400 pounds of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per month, must register the operation.

Information Needed

You will need the following information to complete the registration process:

  • Address for the graphic arts operation
  • Pounds of VOCs emitted per month based on the calculations outlined in Regulation 8, Rule 20, Section 409. This spreadsheet (44 k XLS) can be used to help calculate your VOC emissions.
  • Owner/operator contact information, including a valid email address for electronic delivery of your certificate of registration.
  • Billing contact information, including a valid email address for electronic delivery of your payment receipt.
  • Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or checking account (account number and routing number) in order to make a payment.

Fees

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a fee of $231. An annual renewal fee of $145 is required to be paid as long as you operate your graphic arts operation subject to the regulation.

Late registrations will incur a back fee equal to the annual renewal fee effective from the effective date of registration requirements, up to a maximum of five years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more in the Graphic Arts Operation FAQ (16 k PDF, 4 pgs).

Last Updated: 7/6/2011