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NESHAP Assistance Tools for Auto Body, Surface Coating, and Paint Stripping

Compliance information about NESHAP rules for auto body shops, surface coaters, and paint strippers about EPA's emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants.

Resources for Auto Body Shops | Resources for Surface Coating | Resources for Paint Stripping | Additional Help

On Jan. 9, 2008, the EPA published its final rule for 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH Exit the TCEQ Adobe Acrobat PDF Document National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources.

This rule is in addition to TCEQ rules you must follow and is effective immediately for new sources and by Jan. 10, 2011, for existing sources. A new source is defined as any source that started operation after Sept. 17, 2007.

Auto Body Shops

Fact Sheet for Auto Body Shops
Form for Existing Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20454)
Form for New Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20453)
Comparison Table for federal and TCEQ Rules
Example Petition and Checklist
Auto Body Shops – information on the other rules and regulations pertaining to auto body shops

Surface Coaters

Note: Under this rule, spray application of coatings to any mobile equipment that may be drawn and/or driven on a roadway or any self-propelled vehicle defines you as a motor vehicle and mobile-equipment surface coater. Please see the fact sheet for Auto Body Shops.

Fact Sheet for Surface Coaters
Form for Existing Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20454)
Form for New Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20453)
Comparison Table for federal and TCEQ Rules
Surface Coating–information on the other rules and regulations pertaining to the surface coating industry

Paint Stripping

Fact Sheet for Paint Strippers
Form for Existing Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20454)
Form for New Sources for Initial Notification and Compliance Certification (TCEQ-20453)

Rules

40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH (§ 63.11169-63.11180)
Determine if you are eligible for an exemption to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH with EPA's navigation tool.

Where can I find more information and assistance?

The TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section offers free, confidential help to small businesses and local governments working to comply with state environmental regulations. Call us at (800) 447-2827 or visit our Web page at TexasEnviroHelp.org.

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