Any abrasive cleaning operation that will satisfy paragraph (1) or
(2) of this section is permitted by rule:
(1) enclosed abrasive cleaning:
(A) the particulate matter emissions are evacuated through
a fabric filter with a maximum filtering velocity of 4.0 feet per minute (ft/min)
with mechanical cleaning or 7.0 ft/min with air cleaning; and
(B) there are no visible fugitive emissions from the facility.
(2) outside blast cleaning:
(A) abrasive usage rate shall not exceed 150 tons per year,
15 tons per month, and one ton per day; and
(B) the blast cleaning is performed at least 500 feet from
any recreational area or residence or other structure not occupied or used
solely by the owner of the facility or the owner of the property upon which
the facility is located; and
(C) records shall be maintained of operating hours and abrasive
material usage; and
(D) before construction begins, the facility is registered
with the commission's Office of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration
in Austin using Form PI-7; and
(E) before construction of the facility begins, written site
approval shall be received from the executive director.
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