W. Va. Code R. § 45-13B-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 45-13B-2 - Definitions

2.1. "Bench-scale laboratory equipment" means:

2.1.a. Bench-scale laboratory testing equipment and quality control testing equipment used exclusively for chemical or physical analysis, including vacuum-producing devices;

2.1.b. Activities associated with the equipment or devices described in subdivision 2.1.a, including sample preparation, handling, and disposal activities; or

2.1.c. Laboratory process emission sources conducted at private, public or vocational educational institutions, where the emissions are the result of teaching or training exercises, and the institution is not generally engaged in the manufacture of products for commercial sale.

2.2. "Bench-scale research and development equipment" means laboratory facilities not covered under subsection 2.1 and the primary purpose of which is at least one of the following:

2.2.a. To conduct "scale-up" from laboratory or bench-scale studies for the purpose of collecting information and data for engineering and design of a commercial facility;

2.2.b. To evaluate process changes in connection with pollution prevention efforts (including improved process efficiencies);

2.2.c. To develop data for correction of manufacturing facility operational problems and customer product quality concerns; or

2.2.d. To produce products for commercial sale for the purpose of customer evaluation, market development or testing, provided that such activity is not the principal purpose of the facility.

2.3. Other words and phrases used in this rule, unless otherwise indicated, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in 45CSR13 and W. Va. Code § 22-5-2.

W. Va. Code R. § 45-13B-2