INFORMATION REQUEST FOR LARGE APPLIANCES AND METAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES-- JUNE 3, 1998

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This questionaire was developed for data gathering purposes for the national emission standards for surface coating operations. The questionaire is located on the website for information purposes at the request of the stakeholders and not for solicitation.

Clarification of HAP/VOC constituents to be reported for Item 5 on Form B of the information request:

By Speciated Components we are asking for constituents of both organic and inorganic materials. For organic constituents, report the information requested in Item 5 of Form B only for those organic constituents expected to volatilize during use of the material, including any subsequent drying or curing operations. Organic constituents of coatings such as resins that are intended to remain on the item being coated as part of the solid film should not be reported. Please provide us with the best data possible.

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Submitted by M. A. Serageldin, June 15, 1998