Metal finishers - Industry standard

Version 2.0 Created July 27, 2016

Preamble

• This technical standard is an industry standard as defined in section 1 of O. Reg. 419/05.
• With respect to facilities, this industry standard applies to every facility that is part of a class identified by NAICS code 332810, Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities.
• With respect to contaminants, this industry standard applies to contaminants listed in Appendix 5-A
• Each source of contaminant associated with NAICS code 332810 that discharges a contaminant mentioned in the above bullet has been considered in development of this industry standard. As such, a person that meets the criteria set out in subsection 42 (1) or subsection 44 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05 is, in general, exempt from Part II of the Regulation in respect of the facility and contaminant(s) for which it is registered. In other words, there is no need to model, in a facility’s Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling report, discharges of a registered contaminant from any source of contaminant associated with NAICS code 332810. (For more information, please see the Introduction to the Technical Standards Publication.)
• In accordance with subsection 38 (3) of O. Reg. 419/05, compliance with this industry standard, in accordance with subsection 42 (5) or subsection 44 (3), may reduce the regulatory burden applicable to facilities in this class.
• This standard contains requirements that relate to sources of contaminant associated with the following:
  • decorative chromium electroplating
  • hard chromium electroplating
  • chromium anodizing
  • chromium reverse etching
  • nickel electroplating
  • electroless nickel plating
  • ventilation systems
• For this industry standard, with respect to chromium compounds (hexavalent) the publication of this industry standard indicates that the following criteria of paragraph 3 of subsection 38 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05 are met:
  1. with respect to at least two facilities located in Ontario to which this standard applies, it is not economically feasible to comply with section 20 of O. Reg. 419/05,
  2. compliance, in accordance with subsection 42 (5) of O. Reg. 419/05, with this standard,
     1. is technically and economically feasible with respect to at least one facility located in Ontario to which this industry standard applies,
     2. will permit efforts that would otherwise be made to comply with section 19 or 20 of O. Reg. 419/05 to be put to better use to protect the natural environment, having regard to clause (a), and
     3. including this industry standard in the “Technical Standards to Manage Air Pollution” is more efficient than having the Director consider separate requests under section 32 of O. Reg. 419/05 to set site-specific standards for the contaminant that would otherwise apply to facilities in the class.

Part I - General

Definitions

1. (1) For the purposes of this industry standard for metal finishing facilities,

“Act”

means the Environmental Protection Act

“air pollution control device”

means a device that removes contaminants from a gaseous stream and includes packed bed scrubbers, composite mesh pad scrubbers, baghouses and cyclones

“baghouse”

means a device that uses fabric bags or cartridge filters to remove particulate from a gaseous stream prior to its discharge into the air

“bath”

means the solution in a tank used at a metal finishing facility for  metal finishing processes such as electroplating, reverse etching or anodizing

“block average”

means an average of the values measured during a discrete block of time that does not consider measurements before or after that time period. For example, a 30-minute block average calculated from 4:31 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. would not consider any values from 4:01 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“building differential pressure”

means the difference between the pressure measured inside a facility building and the pressure measured outside of the facility building

“calendar week”

means a seven-day period starting on Monday and ending on Sunday

“CAS No.”

has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05

“chromium anodizing”

means the passage of an electrical current through a solution containing one or more chromium compounds (hexavalent) in a tank connected to a rectifier, in order to produce an oxide layer on the surface of a metal or other substrate

“chromium electroplating”

means the passage of an electrical current through a solution containing one or more chromium compounds (hexavalent) in a tank connected to a rectifier, in order to produce a layer of chromium on the surface of a metal or other substrate and includes decorative chromium electroplating and hard chromium electroplating

“District Manager”

means the District Manager of the appropriate local district office of the Ministry, where the metal finishing facility is geographically located

“evacuation device”

means equipment that is attached to a tank cover that contains a HEPA filter and that is used to remove any chromium compounds (hexavalent) remaining in the volume of gas beneath the closed tank cover at the completion of the chromium electroplating, chromium anodizing or reverse etching and before the tank cover is opened

“existing metal finishing facility”

means a metal finishing facility,

1. the construction of which was completed or began before July 1, 2016, or
2. for which an application was made on or before July 1, 2016 for an environmental compliance approval in respect of the facility

“facility expansion”

means an addition or replacement of a source that discharges a registered contaminant at a metal finishing facility after the later of January 1, 2020 and the date on which the metal finishing facility is first registered in respect of this industry standard standard and the registered contaminant that,

1. increases the total rectifier capacity of the metal finishing facility above the total rectifier capacity of the facility as of December 31, 2019; and
2. is part of one or more of the following processes,
   1. decorative chromium electroplating,
   2. chromium anodizing,
   3. chromium reverse etching,
   4. hard chromium electroplating,
   5. nickel electroplating,
   6. electroless nickel plating;

“fume suppressant”

means a compound that reduces the surface tension of a bath

“general exhaust ventilation”

means an opening in a building designed to exhaust directly from the building into the air. For the purpose of this industry standard, general exhaust ventilation excludes a washroom fan

“highest-ranking individual”

means the most senior individual at a metal finishing facility who has management responsibilities relating to the facility

“HEPA filter”

means a high-efficiency particulate air filter

“industry standard”

has the same meaning as in subsection 1(1) of O. Reg. 419/05

“local exhaust ventilation system”

means a system used to capture a contaminant at or near the point where the contaminant is generated and may be composed of one or more of the following pieces of equipment: a hood, blast gate, ductwork, damper and fan

“make-up air unit”

means equipment used to supply air into a building or an area of a building in a controlled manner

“metal finishing facility”

means a facility that is part of a class identified by NAICS code 332810 at which at least one of the following processes takes place:

1. Decorative chromium electroplating.
2. Hard chromium electroplating.
3. Chromium anodizing.
4. Chromium reverse etching.
5. Nickel electroplating.
6. Electroless nickel plating;

“metal finishing tank”

means a container in which decorative chromium electroplating, hard chromium electroplating, chromium anodizing, chromium reverse etching, nickel electroplating or electroless nickel plating takes place

“Minister”

means the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change or such other member of the Executive Council as may be assigned the administration of this Act under the Executive Council Act

“Ministry”

means the ministry of the Minister

“NAICS”

has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05

“new metal finishing facility”

means a metal finishing facility, the construction of which began after July 1, 2016 and no application was made on or before that day for an environmental compliance approval in respect of the facility

“nickel electroplating”

means the passage of an electrical current through a solution containing nickel and nickel compounds, in order to produce a layer of nickel on the surface of a metal or other substrate

“O. Reg. 419/05”

means Ontario Regulation 419/05 (Air Pollution – Local Air Quality) made under the Act

“record”

includes a written procedure, a measurement result, a written notification, a table, a report, a document, information provided to the highest-ranking individual for review, a written practice, anything required by this industry standard to be recorded and an update to any of the preceding

“registered contaminant”

means a contaminant that may be discharged into the air from a  facility if a person is registered in respect of this industry standard, the facility and the contaminant

“registered person”

means a person that is registered on the Ministry’s Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution in respect of this industry standard, a metal finishing facility and one or more contaminants listed in Appendix 5-A

“registration”

means registration on the Ministry’s Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution in respect of this industry standard

“reverse etching”

means the passage of an electrical current through a solution containing one or more chromium compound (hexavalent) in a tank connected to a rectifier, in order to produce an etch on the surface of a metal or other substrate

“surface tension”

means the molecular force, measured in dynes per centimetre (dyn/cm), that exists at the interface between a solution and a gas

“technical standard”

has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05

“ventilation coordinator”

means an individual, appointed in writing by a registered person, who has a level of authority adequate to be responsible for the design, installation, modification, operation and maintenance requirements related to optimizing the capture of contaminants by the ventilation systems at a metal finishing facility

“wet scrubber”

means a device that uses a scrubbing liquid to remove contaminants from a gaseous stream prior to its discharge into the air

“wetting agent”

means a compound that reduces surface finishing defects and may also reduce the surface tension of the bath.

(2) In this industry standard, a reference to the Director means,

1. the Director appointed under section 5 of the Act in respect of the section of this industry standard in which the reference appears;
2. if no Director described in clause (a) has been appointed in respect of a section of this industry standard, any Director appointed under section 5 of the Act in respect of section 27.1 or paragraph 3 of subsection 11 (1) of O. Reg. 419/05.

(3) If this industry standard requires a measurement of surface tension in a tank, the measurement shall be performed using one of the following monitoring methods:

1. A tensiometer used in accordance with an operating manual provided by the manufacturer or instructions provided by the supplier.
2. A stalagmometer used in accordance with an operating manual provided by the manufacturer or the method entitled “Reference Method for Measuring the Surface Tension of Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Solutions with a Stalagmometer” published by Environment Canada, as amended from time to time.
3. A method of measurement that, in the opinion of the Director, would measure surface tension in the tanks at least as accurately as a method mentioned in paragraph 1 or 2.

Application

2. (1) This industry standard applies, in accordance with subsections (2) and (3), to a person who is registered on the Ministry’s Technical Standards Registry - Air Pollution in respect of,

1. this industry standard;
2. a metal finishing facility; and
3. one or more of the contaminants listed in Appendix 5-A.

(2) If the person mentioned in subsection (1) is registered with respect to a facility set out in Column 1 of Table 5-2 and one or more of the contaminants listed in an Appendix set out in Column 2 of Table 5-2, the sections set out opposite the Appendix in Column 3 of Table 5-2 apply in respect of the person.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), a person mentioned in subsection (1) is required to comply with the sections of this industry standard that apply to the person in accordance with subsection (2) on or before the date the person registers on the Ministry’s Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution unless a different date is specified in this industry standard.

(4) Sections 6 to 22 do not apply to a person mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of a registered contaminant before the later of,

1. the date on which the metal finishing facility is first registered in respect of this industry standard and the registered contaminant; and
2. January 1, 2018.

Part II - Technology Specification

Specified technology – chromium compounds (hexavalent)

3. (1) A registered person shall not use or cause or permit the use of a metal finishing tank for decorative chromium electroplating, hard chromium electroplating, chromium anodizing or chromium reverse etching unless the tank meets at least one of the following requirements:

1. The discharges of chromium compounds (hexavalent) from the tank are captured by a local exhaust ventilation system and conveyed to an air pollution control device.
2. A fume suppressant is used in the tank.
3. The tank is covered by a tank cover that meets the following criteria,
   1. the cover is capable of enclosing the open surface area of the tank completely,
   2. the cover has a seal that joins the tank cover to the tank,
   3. the cover has a membrane inset with a minimum surface area of 0.28 m²/kA of current,
   4. the cover has a membrane inset with pore openings that are less than or equal to 1µm, and
   5. an evacuation device is attached to the outside of the tank cover. The evacuation device must contain a HEPA filter with pore openings that are less than or equal to 0.1µm.

(2) If the metal finishing tank mentioned in subsection (1) is in a new metal finishing facility or is a metal finishing tank added or replaced as part of a facility expansion, the air pollution control device mentioned in paragraph 1 of subsection (1) shall be one of the following devices:

1. A packed bed scrubber with or without a HEPA filter attached.
2. A composite mesh pad scrubber with or without a HEPA filter attached.
3. A device that, in the opinion of the Director, when operated in a specified manner has a removal efficiency that is equivalent to or better than the removal efficiency of a device mentioned in paragraph 1 or 2.

(3) Paragraph 3 of subsection (2) only applies if the registered person has submitted a request to the Director in respect of the device and the request includes the following information:

1. A rationale for the request.
2. Each metal finishing tank associated with the device.
3. Documentation that demonstrates the removal efficiency of the device.

Specified technologies - Nickel and nickel compounds

4. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a registered person shall not use or cause or permit the use of a metal finishing tank for nickel electroplating unless the tank meets at least one of the following requirements:

1. The discharges of nickel and nickel compounds from the tank are captured by a local exhaust ventilation system and conveyed to an air pollution control device.
2. A wetting agent is used in the tank.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an existing metal finishing facility except in respect of a tank that is part of a bright or semi-bright nickel electroplating process.

(3) If the metal finishing tank mentioned in subsection (1) is in a new metal finishing facility or is a metal finishing tank added or replaced as part of a facility expansion, the air pollution control device mentioned in paragraph 1 of subsection (1) shall be one of the following devices:

1. A packed bed scrubber with or without a HEPA filter attached.
2. A composite mesh pad scrubber with or without a HEPA filter attached.
3. A device that, in the opinion of the Director, when operated in a specified manner has a removal efficiency that is equivalent to or better than the removal efficiency of a device mentioned in paragraph 1 or 2.

(4) Paragraph 3 of subsection (3) only applies if the registered person has submitted a request to the Director in respect of the device and the request includes the following information:

1. A rationale for the request.
2. Each metal finishing tank associated with the device.
3. Documentation that demonstrates the removal efficiency of the device.

Vertical and unimpeded discharges

5. (1) Subject to subsection (2) , a registered person shall not, on or after January 1, 2018, install or cause or permit the installation of a stack at a metal finishing facility unless the stack is vertical and the discharges from the stack are unimpeded.

(2) Subsection (1) only applies to a stack that may discharge a registered contaminant.

Part III - Operation And Maintenance

Operating Parameter Summary Table

6. (1) A registered person shall ensure that a table entitled “Operating Parameter Summary Table” is prepared in accordance with this section.

(2) The columns of the Operating Parameter Summary Table shall contain the following information:

1. Column 1: If there is a method set out in Table 5-6 that is at a metalfinishing facility, each piece of equipment at the metal finishing facility from which the discharge of a registered contaminant is prevented, minimized or reduced by the method.
2. Column 2: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each local exhaust ventilation system and general exhaust ventilation associated with the piece of equipment.
3. Column 3: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each method set out in Table 5-6 that prevents, minimizes or reduces the discharge of a registered contaminant from the piece of equipment.
4. Column 4: Opposite each method required to be set out by paragraph 3, each relevant operating parameter for the method. Relevant operating parameters may include surface tension and pressure differential.
5. Column 5: Opposite each operating parameter required to be set out in by paragraph 4, the frequency with which the operating parameter will be measured. If an operating parameter cannot be measured, the frequency with which the operating parameter will be monitored.
6. Column 6: Opposite each frequency required to be set out by paragraph 5, the location at which the operating parameter will be measured or monitored.
7. Column 7: Opposite each location required to be set out by paragraph 6, the range of values in which the method will be considered to be operating normally.
8. Column 8: If an operating parameter is set out in Table 5-6 for a method mentioned in Item 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 of Table 5-6 that is associated with a registered contaminant that is chromium compounds (hexavalent), opposite each normal operating range required to be set out by paragraph 7, the range of values outside of which notification must be given to the Ministry in accordance with section 9. A frequency above which notification must be given to the Ministry may also be set out in Column 8.

(3) If a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4 is associated with a local exhaust ventilation system, the information in Columns 1 to 3 for the tank shall be repeated in a new row of the Operating Parameter Summary Table and information for the row shall be as follows:

1. Column 4: Opposite each local exhaust ventilation system required to be set in Column 2, each relevant operating parameter for the local exhaust ventilation system, including static pressure in critical ducts.
2. Column 5: Opposite each operating parameter required to be set out by paragraph 1, the frequency with which the operating parameter for the local exhaust ventilation system will be measured.
3. Column 6: Opposite each measurement frequency required to be set out by paragraph 2, the location at which the operating parameter for the local exhaust ventilation system will be measured.
4. Column 7: Opposite each measurement location required to be set out by paragraph 3, the range of values in which the local exhaust ventilation system will be considered to be operating normally.

(4) A requirement in subsection (2) or (3) to set out a range of values may be satisfied by setting out a single value or a different indicator of normal operation such as a power source or pilot light being on or off.

(5) Subject to subsection (6), for each method set out in Column 3 of Table 5-6 that is at a metal finishing facility, the information set out in Columns 4 to 8 of an Operating Parameter Summary Table shall include the information set out in Columns 4 to 8 of Table 5-6.

(6) The information set out in Columns 4 to 7 of an Operating Parameter Summary Table for a baghouse that meets the criteria set out in subsection (7) may be as follows:

1. Column 4: Consistent with a recommendation made by a professional, each operating parameter that is considered relevant to determining the proper operation of the baghouse.
2. Column 5: For each operating parameter required by paragraph 1, a measurement frequency that is consistent with a recommendation made by a professional and is no less than daily.
3. Column 6: For each operating parameter required by paragraph 1, a location at which the operating parameter will be measured that is consistent with a recommendation made by a professional.
4. Column 7: For each operating parameter required by paragraph 1, the range of values recommended by a professional as indicating that the baghouse is operating normally.

(7) The information mentioned in subsection (6) may be set for a baghouse that meets the following criteria:

1. The baghouse has a continuously operating bag leak detection system.
2. The baghouse has audio and visual leak detection alarms that will alert employees to leaks.

(8) Where this section or Table 5-6 refers to an operating parameter, frequency, location, or range that is to be consistent with a recommendation made by a professional, the recommendation and the source of the recommendation shall be set out in the Operating Parameter Summary Table.

(9) The source of a professional recommendation mentioned in subsection (8) shall be one of the following documents:

1. An operating and maintenance manual provided by a manufacturer of the thing for which the recommendation is being given.
2. Written instructions provided by a supplier of the thing for which the recommendation is being given.
3. A letter from a manufacturer mentioned in paragraph 1 or a supplier mentioned in paragraph 2, setting out the recommendation.
4. A letter from a professional engineer setting out the recommendation, the rationale for the recommendation and a description of the relevant experience with respect to the recommendation being made. The engineer must have relevant experience with respect to the recommendation being made.

(10) The Director may order a registered person to,

1. include information in Columns 4 to 8 of the Operating Parameter Summary Table if the Director is of the opinion that the information is necessary to ensure the normal operation of the method or local exhaust ventilation system, as applicable; or
2. remove information from Columns 4 to 8 of the Operating Parameter Summary Table if   the Director is of the opinion that the information is not appropriate to ensure the normal operation of the method or local exhaust ventilation system, as applicable.

(11) No later than five days after a change is made at the metal finishing facility that would affect the information in the Operating Parameter Summary Table, the Table shall be updated to reflect the change.

(12) A reference in Column 5 of Table 5-6 to a scrubber that is new is a reference to a scrubber that discharges a registered contaminant that is installed at the facility after the later of,

1. the date on which the metal finishing facility is first registered in respect of this industry standard and the registered contaminant; and
2. July 1, 2018.

Measurement of operating parameters

7. (1) A registered person shall ensure that measurements are taken and recorded in accordance with this section.

(2) Each operating parameter set out in Column 4 of the Operating Parameter Summary Table required by section 6 shall be measured at least as often as the frequency set out in Column 5 of the Table at the location set out in Column 6 of the Table.

(3) If an Operating Parameter Summary Table sets out an operating parameter for a baghouse that is required to be measured on a daily basis, the measurement taken and recorded for the purposes of this section shall be taken when the baghouse is not in a bag cleaning cycle.

(4) Immediately before using a metal finishing tank that has not been used in the preceding 24-hour period, the surface tension in the tank shall be measured if the tank is,

1. a metal finishing tank subject to section 3 that uses a fume suppressant; or
2. a metal finishing tank subject to section 4 that uses,
   1. a wetting agent and a carbon pack, or
   2. a batch treatment.

(5) Subject to subsection (6), the following information shall be recorded:

1. Each measurement required to be taken under subsections (1).
2. If a measurement mentioned in paragraph 1 is surface tension, the methodology used to take the measurement, having regard to subsection 1 (3).
3. The date on which each measurement mentioned in paragraph 1 was taken.

(6) Subsection (5) does not apply with respect to a baghouse that meets the criteria set out in subsection 6 (7) or to equipment set out in an Operating Parameter Summary Table for the purpose of Item 17 of Table 5-6.

Deviations from operating parameters

8. (1) For each method and local exhaust ventilation system set out in the Operating Parameter Summary Table required by section 6, a registered person shall ensure the following steps are taken:

1. Determine if the measured value for each operating parameter set out opposite the method or system deviates from the normal operating range of values set out in Column 7 opposite operating parameter.
2. Subject to subsection (3), if it is determined under paragraph 1 that a value deviated from the normal operating range, make one or more operational adjustments as soon as practicable so that the value of the operating parameter is within the normal operating range.

(2) If an operational adjustment is required to be made under paragraph 2 of subsection (1), the registered person shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. The operating parameter for which the value was measured.
2. The method or local exhaust ventilation system to which the operating parameter mentioned in paragraph 1 relates.
3. The normal operating range for the operating parameter mentioned in paragraph 1.
4. The measured values of the operating parameter mentioned in paragraph 1 taken during the duration of the deviation.
5. If the operating parameter is surface tension, the method that was used in accordance with subsection 1 (3).
6. The date, time and duration of the deviation.
7. An explanation of the suspected cause of the deviation.
8. A description of each operational adjustment required to be made under paragraph 2 of subsection (1) and the date each operational adjustment was completed.
9. The position title of each personnel who assigned a person to make an operational adjustment mentioned in paragraph 8.

(3) Paragraph 2 of subsection (1) does not apply with respect to a value for a baghouse operating parameter that was recorded during a bag cleaning cycle.

Notification of deviations from operating parameters

9. (1) Subject to subsection (2) if, in accordance with section 6, a notification range is required to be set out in Column 8 of an Operating Parameter Summary Table, a registered person shall ensure that, as soon as practicable, a provincial officer is notified in writing if the value of an operating parameter deviates from the notification range with the frequency set out in the Table, if any.

(2) If a person is required to notify under subsection (1) more than one time in a 24-hour period, the person may, instead of complying with subsection (1), notify a provincial officer in writing as soon as practicable after the end of the 24-hour period of the number of deviations that occurred during the period.

Phase-In for new air pollution control devices

10. Sections 6 to 9 do not apply in respect of an air pollution control device or local ventilation system at a metal finishing facility for a period of six months after the installation of the device or system if the device or system is installed after the date on which the metal finishing facility is first registered with respect to this industry standard.

Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table

11. (1) A registered person shall ensure that a table entitled “Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table” is prepared in accordance with this section.

(2) The columns of the Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table shall contain the following information:

1. The first column shall contain,
   1. each air pollution control device at the metal finishing facility that is associated with a registered contaminant,
   2. each local exhaust ventilation system,
      1. required by paragraph 1 of subsection 3(1),
      2. required by paragraph 1 of subsection 4(1), or
      3. that is the subject of a plan required by subsection 20 (7), and
   3. each monitoring device at the metal finishing facility used to take a measurement that is required by this industry standard, including stalagmometers, tensiometers, pressure gauges, flow meters, pH meters, and building differential pressure monitors.
2. Opposite each thing required to be set out by paragraph 1, the frequency with which each thing is to be inspected to ensure its proper operation.
3. Opposite each inspection frequency required to be set out by paragraph 2, the maintenance objectives to be verified by the inspection.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), for each thing identified in Column 1 of Table 5-11, the information set out in the Inspection and  Maintenance Summary Table opposite the item shall include the information set out in Columns 2 and 3 of Table 5-11.

(4) An Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table may set out a frequency other than a frequency set out in Column 2 of Table 5-11 if the substituted frequency is based on a recommendation made by a professional.

(5) Where this section or Table 5-11 refers to a thing that is to be consistent with a recommendation made by a professional, the recommendation and the source of the recommendation shall be set out in the Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table.

(6) The source of a recommendation mentioned in subsection (5) shall be one of the following documents:

1. An inspection frequency set out in an operating and maintenance manual provided by a manufacturer of the thing for which the recommendation is being given.
2. An inspection frequency set out in written instructions provided by a supplier of the thing for which the recommendation is being given.
3. A letter from a manufacturer mentioned in paragraph 1 or a supplier mentioned in paragraph 2 that has relevant experience with metal finishing processes and equipment, setting out the recommended inspection frequency.
4. A letter from a professional engineer setting out the recommended inspection frequency, the rationale for the recommendation and a description of the relevant experience with respect to the recommendation being made. The engineer must have relevant experience with respect to the recommendation being made.

(7) The Director may order a registered person to,

1. include information in Columns 1 to 3 of the Inspection  and  Maintenance  Summary Table if the Director is of the opinion that the information is necessary to ensure the normal operation of the air pollution control device, ventilation system or monitoring device, as applicable; or
2. remove information from Columns 1 to 3 of the Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table if the Director is of the opinion that the information is not appropriate to ensure the normal operation of the air pollution control device, ventilation system or monitoring device, as  applicable.

(8) No later than five days after a change is made at the metal finishing facility that would affect the information in the Inspection and Maintenance Table, the Table shall be updated to reflect the change.

Inspection and maintenance activities

12. (1) A registered person shall ensure that each thing set out in Column 1 of the Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table required by section 11 is inspected with the frequency set out in Column 2 of the Table to verify whether the maintenance objectives set out in Column 3 are met.

(2) A registered person shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. The date of each inspection performed for the purpose of subsection (1).
2. Based on the date in paragraph 1 and the date of the previous inspection performed for the purpose of subsection (1), an indication of whether the inspection was performed with the required frequency.
3. An indication of which maintenance objectives were not met.
4. The title of each personnel who assigned a person to perform the inspection mentioned in paragraph 1.

Deviations - inspection and maintenance

13. (1) No later than the last day of each month, a registered person shall ensure that the records required by section 12 are reviewed to determine if,

1. complying with each inspection required by section 12 was performed with the frequency set out opposite the activity during the month; and
2. an inspection revealed that any maintenance objectives were not met.

(2) If it is determined under clause (1)(a) that an inspection was not performed with the required frequency, the registered person shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. A description of the inspection that was to be performed.
2. The date on which the inspection was to be performed.
3. The reason the inspection was not performed with the required frequency.
4. A description of actions to be taken to ensure the inspection will be performed with the required frequency.
5. The title of each personnel who assign a person to take the actions mentioned in paragraph 4.

(3) If it is determined under clause (1)(b) that a maintenance objective was not met, the registered person shall ensure that one or more actions are taken as soon as practicable to meet the maintenance objective.

(4) If an action is required to be taken under subsection (3), the registered person shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. A description of the maintenance objective that was not met.
2. The reason the maintenance objective was not met.
3. A description of each action to be taken to ensure the maintenance objective is met.
4. The date on which each action was taken.
5. The title of personnel who assigned a person to take an action mentioned in paragraph 3.

Recurring malfunctions

14. (1) Subject to subsection (3), if an air pollution control device or a local exhaust ventilation system at a metal finishing facility malfunctions in the same way more than one time in any six-month period, the registered person shall ensure that the ventilation coordinator notifies the highest-ranking individual at the metal finishing facility, in writing, of the malfunction no later than five days after the second malfunction.

(2) If notification is required to be made under subsection (1), the registered person shall ensure that the ventilation coordinator, as soon as practicable after the date of the second malfunction, prepares and implements a plan to address and prevent a recurrence of the malfunction.

(3) Subsection (1) applies only to,

1. an air pollution control device that may discharge a registered contaminant; and
2. a local exhaust ventilation system that may capture or convey a registered contaminant.

Part IV – Industrial Ventilation

Building areas to be negatively pressured

15. (1) If paragraph 1 of subsection 16 (2) applies in respect of an area of a metal finishing facility, the registered person shall maintain the area at a negative pressure.

(2) If paragraph 2 of subsection 16 (2) applies in respect of an area of a metal finishing facility, the registered person shall ensure that no more than one 30-minute block average of building differential pressure in the area is positive in a calendar day.

(3) A registered person shall ensure that, as soon as practicable, a provincial officer is notified in writing if an update of a table mentioned in paragraph 1 of subsection 16 (2) demonstrates that the sum of Column 2 of the table is greater than the sum of Column 4.

(4) No later than 30 days after notification is required to be given under subsection (3), the registered person shall ensure that the following information is submitted, in writing, to the District Manager:

1. The date the table was updated.
2. A copy of the updated table.
3. An identification of each metal finishing tank that is subject to sections 3 or 4 in the area to which the table relates.

(5) A registered person shall ensure that, as soon as practicable, a provincial officer is notified in writing of a contravention of subsection (2).

(6) If a person contravenes subsection (2) more than once in a calendar day, the person  may, instead of complying with subsection (5), notify a provincial officer in writing as soon as practicable after the end of the calendar day of the number of contraventions that occurred during the day.

(7) No later than 30 days after notification is required to be given under subsection (5) or (6), the registered person shall ensure that the following information is submitted, in writing, to the District Manager:

1. The date of the contravention.
2. The number of contraventions that occurred on the date mentioned in paragraph 1 and the time each contravention occurred.
3. For each contravention mentioned in paragraph 2, the measured value of the building differential pressure.
4. An identification of each monitor that indicated the positive building differential pressure.
5. An identification of each piece of equipment located near each monitor mentioned in paragraph 4.

Ventilation program

16. (1) A registered person shall appoint a ventilation coordinator and ensure that the ventilation coordinator develops and implements a ventilation program in accordance with this section.

(2) For the purpose of the ventilation program, one of the following actions shall be taken for each area of the metal finishing facility in which a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4 is enclosed:

1. A table is prepared in accordance with section 17.
2. Measurements are taken in accordance with section 18.

(3) If a 30-minute block average measurement taken for the purpose of paragraph 2 of subsection (2) is positive, the registered person shall ensure that one or more operational adjustments are made as soon as practicable to return the area to negative pressure.

(4) The following information shall be recorded as part of the ventilation program:

1. A description of each ventilation system at the metal finishing facility.
2. For each ventilation system described for the purposes of paragraph 1, the specifications of each fan in the system, including the volumetric flow rate of the fan.
3. A process flow diagram of each ventilation system described for the purposes of paragraph 1 drawn to scale that includes the following information:
   1. Each piece of equipment from which emissions may be captured by the ventilation system.
   2. Each air pollution control device associated with a piece of equipment mentioned in subparagraph i.
   3. Key information about the ventilation system, including volumetric flow rates.
4. A drawing of each ventilation system described for the purposes of paragraph 1 that reflects as-built condition. The drawing shall be based on the specifications of the system that was installed, not the design specifications.
5. For each area of the metal finishing facility in which a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4 is enclosed either,
   1. a table prepared in accordance with section 17, or
   2. each block average recorded in accordance with section 18.
6. For each block average mentioned in subparagraph 5 ii that is a positive value,
   1. the date and time that the 30-minute block average of building differential pressure was positive,
   2. an explanation of the suspected cause of the positive pressure,
   3. a description of each operational adjustment required to be made under subsection (3) and the date each operational adjustment was completed, and
   4. the position title of personnel who assigned a person to make an operational adjustment mentioned in subparagraph iii.

(5) A ventilation system mentioned in subsection (4) includes general exhaust ventilation, a local exhaust ventilation system and a make-up air unit but does not include a ventilation system contained wholly within an area that is isolated from metal finishing processes.

Volumetric flow rates in and out of building areas

17. (1) The table mentioned in paragraph 1 of subsection 16 (2) shall set out the following information in the manner illustrated by Table 5-17:

1. Each make-up air unit in the area shall be listed in Column 1 of the Table.
2. Opposite each make-up air unit mentioned in paragraph 1, the volumetric flow rate of the unit shall be set out in Column 2 of the Table.
3. Each local exhaust ventilation system and each general exhaust ventilation in the area shall be listed in Column 3 of the Table,
4. Opposite each thing mentioned in paragraph 3, the flow rate of the system shall be set out in Column 4 of the Table,
5. The sum of the flow rates listed in Column 2 of the Table shall be set out in the last row of Column 2,
6. The sum of the flow rates listed in Column 4 of the Table shall be set out in the last row of Column 4,
7. The Table shall contain an indication of whether the sum mentioned in paragraph 5 is greater than the sum mentioned in paragraph 6.

Table 5-17: Volumetric flow rates in and out of building areas

Building differential pressure

18. (1) The measurements required to be taken by paragraph 2 of subsection 16 (2) shall be taken by continuously measuring the building differential pressure and recording the building differential pressure in 30-minute block averages.

(2) Each measurement required by subsection (1) shall be taken by at least two monitors that, in the opinion of the Director, accurately measure the building differential pressure.

(3) For greater clarity, at least one monitor required by subsection (2) shall be located inside the building and at least one monitor shall be located outside of the building.

(4) In determining whether the monitors mentioned in subsection (2) accurately measure building differential pressure, the Director shall consider the following information:

1. The number of monitors used to take the measurements.
2. The location of each monitor.
3. The frequency of measurement.
4. The wind rose or predominant wind direction.
5. The internal and external configuration of the building.
6. The roof heights of the building.

(5) The location of each monitor required by subsection (2) shall be depicted in a diagram, drawn to scale, of the metal finishing facility.

(6) If a change is proposed that would alter the information contained in the diagram required by subsection (5), the diagram shall be updated with the proposed change and submitted to the Director no later than 60 days before the proposed change occurs.

Change management - proposed changes to ventilation

19. (1) Subject to subsection (5), prior to implementing a change to a ventilation system at a metal finishing facility, a registered person shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. A description of the proposed change to the ventilation system.
2. An evaluation of the possible impacts of the proposed change to the ventilation system on the ability of the ventilation system to capture contaminants under anticipated operating scenarios.
3. An evaluation of the impact of the proposed change to the ventilation system on the balance of volumetric flow rates entering and exiting the enclosed area in which the ventilation system is located. The evaluation may be based on information such as an analysis of volumetric flow rates or an analysis of building differential pressures.

(2) If an evaluation performed under paragraph 2 or 3 of subsection (1) indicates that the capture of the ventilation system would be reduced, a registered person shall not implement or cause or permit the implementation of the proposed change to the ventilation system without a written record indicating that the highest-ranking individual at the metal finishing facility has reviewed the proposal and has confirmed that the proposed change meets the requirements set out in subsection 25 (2).

(3) No later than three months after a change mentioned in subsection (1) is implemented, the registered person shall ensure that the information required by subsection 16 (4) is updated and a record is made of the date on which the changed was implemented.

(4) A ventilation system mentioned in subsection (1) includes general exhaust ventilation, a local exhaust ventilation system and a make-up air unit but does not include a ventilation system contained wholly within an area that is isolated from metal finishing processes.

(5) Subsection (1) does not apply if the following criteria are met:

1. The ventilation system is associated only with natural gas or propane combustion.

2. The proposed change to the ventilation system will result in a change to the volumetric flow rate entering or exiting the enclosed area of the metal finishing facility in which the ventilation system is located that is less than the absolute value determined according to the following equation:

   0.05 × (A−B)

   Where,

   A

   is the sum determined under paragraph 5 of section 17

   B

   is the sum determined under paragraph 6 of section 17.

Notice - ventilation assessment report

20. (1) The Director may give a registered person a written notice requiring that a Ventilation Assessment Report is prepared in accordance with the notice if,

1. the ministry is aware of two or more complaints related to a matter addressed in this industry standard having been made in respect of the metal finishing facility in the previous 12-month period;
2. an area of the metal finishing facility in which a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4 is enclosed is not likely operating at negative pressure; or
3. a static pressure measurement in respect of a local exhaust ventilation system is outside of the range set out in Column 7 of the Operating Parameter Summary Table required by section 6.

(2) A notice given under subsection (1) shall specify each registered contaminant, area and ventilation system at the metal finishing facility that is subject to the notice.

(3) The report required by subsection (1) shall contain the following information with respect to each registered contaminant, ventilation system and area specified in the notice:

1. The measured duct velocity of the ventilation system.
2. The measured static pressure of the ventilation system, including, where feasible, the static pressure of each branch of each local exhaust ventilation system that may capture and convey registered contaminants.
3. The volumetric flow rate of the ventilation system. The report shall also include the methods used to determine the volumetric flow rate, including any calculations.

(4) Based on the information required by subsection (3), the report required by subsection (1) shall contain the following information:

1. A comparison of total make-up air flow rates to the total combined flow rates of general exhaust ventilation and the local exhaust ventilation systems.
2. A comparison, where feasible, of the measured static pressure within areas of the building that contain metal finishing processes to the measured ambient static pressure outside of the building.

(5) If a ventilation system in an area of the metal finishing facility specified in the notice may capture discharges of a registered contaminant in a non-negligible amount from a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4, the report required by subsection (1) shall, in addition to the information required by subsections (3) and (4), include the following information:

1. The face velocity of each hood in the ventilation system.
2. The results of a visual evaluation of fugitive emissions from the metal finishing tank.
3. The exit velocity for each exhaust stack in the ventilation system.
4. A depiction that shows the orientation and the configuration of each exhaust stack in the ventilation system.

(6) Based on the information mentioned in subsections (3) to (5), the report required by subsection (1) shall contain an indication of,

1. whether the ventilation systems in each area specified in the notice adequately capture fugitive emissions of one or more registered contaminants and,
2. whether any part of a ventilation system in an area specified in the notice is inadequate to capture fugitive emissions of one or more registered contaminants.

(7) If, in accordance with subsection (6), the report indicates that fugitive emissions of the registered contaminants are not being adequately captured, the registered person shall ensure that,

1. a written plan is prepared and implemented that sets out actions to be taken to ensure that fugitive emissions of registered contaminants are adequately captured by the ventilation systems and the dates by which each action shall be taken; and
2. a written record is made of the date that each action mentioned in clause (a) is implemented.

(8) A ventilation system mentioned in this section includes general exhaust ventilation, a local exhaust ventilation system and a make-up air unit but does not include a ventilation system contained wholly within an area that is isolated from the metal finishing processes.

(9) The registered person shall ensure that a copy of the report required by subsection (1) is submitted to the Director and the Manager of the Standards Development Branch of the Ministry no later than the date set out in the notice.

(10) Before the Director gives a person a notice under subsection (1), the Director shall give the person a draft of the notice and an opportunity to make written submissions to the Director during the period that ends 30 days after the draft is given.

Commissioning of new ventilation equipment

21. (1) On and after July 1, 2016 a registered person shall ensure that the ventilation coordinator complies with the requirements set out in this section.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), no later than three months after a piece of ventilation equipment is installed at a metal finishing facility the following actions shall be taken:

1. Perform ventilation balancing on each local exhaust ventilation system associated with the piece of ventilation equipment.
2. Determine whether the ventilation balancing required by paragraph 1 demonstrates that each local exhaust ventilation system is adequate to capture and convey each registered contaminant associated with the local ventilation system.
3. Perform a visual evaluation to determine whether the local exhaust ventilation system is adequately capturing and conveying each registered contaminant associated with the system.
4. Update the record required by subsection 16 (4) to include the following information:
   1. The results of the ventilation balancing required by paragraph 1 including the determination required by paragraph 2.
   2. The results of a visual evaluation required by paragraph 3.
   3. A summary of the commissioning activities performed with respect to each local exhaust ventilation system associated with the piece of ventilation equipment.

(3) Subsection (2) only applies if the installed ventilation equipment is part of a local exhaust ventilation system that is associated with a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4.

Multi-tenant buildings

22. (1) For the purposes of this section, a “non-metal finishing tenant” means a tenant that,

1. is an occupant in a building that contains a metal finishing facility; and
2. does not,
   1. provide raw materials, products or services to the metal finishing facility, or
   2. use raw materials, products or services from the metal finishing facility.

(2) If a metal finishing facility is located in a building that may have one or more non-metal finishing tenants, the registered person shall, on and after July 1, 2021,

1. at least one time in every six-month period, ensure that new make-up air unit filters for each make-up air unit at the building is provided to the person responsible for the building; or
2. ensure that,
   1. each metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 complies with paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection 3(1), and
   2. each metal finishing tank that is subject to section 4 complies with paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection 4(1).

(3) Clause (2)(a) does not apply with respect to a make-up air filter that is designed to be cleaned if, at least one time in the preceding six-month period, the registered person offers, in writing, to clean the filter, and if the offer is accepted, ensures that the filter is cleaned.

(4) The registered person mentioned in subsection (2) shall ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. For each filter required to be provided under this section, the identification of the make-up air unit for which the filter was provided.
2. For each filter required to be cleaned under this section, the identification of the make-up air unit for which the filter was cleaned.
3. The date that each filter mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 was provided or cleaned, if applicable.

Part V – Requirement To Continue The Use Of Ventilation Systems And Methods To Manage Emissions

Identifying managed sources

23. (1) A registered person shall ensure that a table is prepared in accordance with this section and updated in accordance with section 25.

(2) The table required by subsection (1) shall contain the following information:

1. Column 1: Each piece of equipment at the metal finishing facility from which the discharge of a registered contaminant is prevented, minimized or reduced by a method mentioned in subsection (3).
2. Column 2: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each local exhaust ventilation system and general exhaust ventilation associated with the piece of equipment.
3. Column 3: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each method that prevents, minimizes or reduces the discharge of a registered contaminant from the piece of equipment.

(3) A method mentioned in paragraph 3 of subsection (2) includes a method such as,

1. the use of an air pollution control device;
2. the selection and use of equipment that more effectively prevents, minimizes or reduces the discharge of a registered contaminant than the selection or use of other equipment;
3. the operation of a process or a piece of equipment in a manner that prevents, minimizes or reduces the discharge of a registered contaminant into the air from the process or piece of equipment;
4. the design, installation and operation of a stack in a manner that increases the dispersion of contaminants; and
5. the use of an additive to prevent, minimize, or reduce the discharge of a registered contaminant to the air.

(4) If a method mentioned in paragraph 3 of subsection (2) is the selection of equipment in accordance with clause (3) (b), the equipment shall be listed as the method in Column 3 of the table and as the equipment in Column 1 of the table.

(5) If a new metal finishing facility is not constructed at the time of registration, the equipment, ventilation systems and methods required to be listed in the table required by subsection (1) shall, until the construction is complete, be the proposed equipment, ventilation systems and methods.

Requirement to continue the management of sources

24. (1) A registered person shall not operate or cause or permit the operation of a piece of equipment set out in the table required by section 23 unless,

1. the discharge of registered contaminants from the piece of equipment is prevented, minimized or reduced by a method that is at least as effective at preventing, minimizing or reducing the discharge into the air as the associated method required to be listed opposite the piece of equipment in Column 3 of the table; and
2. the discharge of registered contaminants from the piece of equipment is captured by a ventilation system that is at least as effective at capturing the discharge as the associated ventilation system required to be listed opposite the piece of equipment in Column 2 of the table.

Changes to managed sources

25. (1) No later than 30 days after any of the following changes occur at a metal finishing facility, the table required by section 23 shall, having regard to subsection (2), be updated in accordance with the following rules:

1. If a method to prevent, minimize or reduce the discharge of a registered contaminant is added or replaced at the metal finishing facility, the table shall be updated to reflect the change.
2. If a ventilation system that captures a registered contaminant is added or replaced at the metal finishing facility, the table shall be updated to reflect the change.
3. If a piece of equipment that may discharge or from which may be discharged a registered contaminant is added or replaced at the metal finishing facility, the table shall be updated to reflect the change.
4. If a piece of equipment set out in the table is removed from the metal finishing facility, the piece of equipment shall be removed from the table.
5. If all equipment associated with a method set out in the table has been removed from the table, the method shall be removed from the table.
6. If all equipment associated with a ventilation system set out in the table have been removed from the table, the ventilation system shall be removed from the table.
7. If a notice given under subsection (4) indicates that a method is no longer necessary, the method shall be removed from the table.
8. If a notice given under subsection (4) indicates that a ventilation system is no longer necessary, the ventilation system shall be removed from the table.
9. If the table is updated in accordance with paragraphs 7 and 8 such that no method or ventilation system is set out opposite a piece of equipment in the table, the piece of equipment shall be removed from the table.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a change mentioned in subsection (1) shall not be made unless the following criteria are met:

1. A change that adds, replaces or otherwise alters a method shall add, replace or alter the method in a manner that is at least as effective at preventing, reducing or minimizing the discharge of registered contaminants as the method that was listed in the table immediately prior to the change.
2. A change that adds, replaces or otherwise alters a ventilation system shall add, replace or alter the ventilation system in a manner that is at least as effective at capturing registered contaminants as the ventilation system that was listed in the table immediately prior to the change.
3. A change that adds a piece of equipment that is similar to a piece of equipment required to be set out in the table shall only be made if,
   1. Column 2 of the table contains a ventilation system that is at least as effective at capturing contaminants as the most effective ventilation system associated with a similar piece of equipment, and
   2. Column 3 of the table contains a method that is at least as effective at preventing, minimizing or reducing the discharge of registered contaminants as the most effective method associated with a similar piece of equipment.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the change is required by a section of this industry standard, other than this section.

(4) The Director may, upon request, give a registered person written notice indicating that a change that does not meet the requirements mentioned in subsection (2) may be made, in accordance with the notice, if the Director is of the opinion that at least one of the following statements is true:

1. The method or system that is the subject of the request is comparable to the effectiveness of the method or system that would be required by subsection (2).
2. Any adverse effect would likely not be better prevented, eliminated or ameliorated if a method or system required by subsection (2) were used.
3. No adverse effect is likely to occur.
4. The registered contaminants affected by the change are discharged in an amount that is negligible.

(5) A request that is made in respect of subsection (4) shall be made by a registered person and shall include the following information:

1. A rationale for the request.
2. Each piece of equipment associated with the method or system that is the subject of the request.
3. Confirmation the piece of equipment mentioned in paragraph 2 does not include a metal finishing tank that is subject to section 3 or 4.

(6) Before the Director gives a person a notice under subsection (4), the Director shall give the person a draft of the notice and an opportunity to make written submissions to the Director during the period that ends 30 days after the draft is given.

Specified management of sources

26. (1) The Director may order a registered person to use a method or ventilation system if,

1. a change was made to a method or ventilation system that, in the opinion of the Director, does not meet the criteria set out in subsection 25 (2); or
2. a piece of equipment is or was previously listed in the table required by section 23 and the Director is of the opinion that discharges from the piece of equipment may cause an adverse effect.

Notification of change

27. (1) Subject to subsection (2), no later than 30 days after a change mentioned in section 25 or 26 is made at a metal finishing facility, the registered person shall ensure that a provincial officer is notified in writing of the change.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the thing affected by the change is a thing which may discharge or from which may be discharged a registered contaminant in an amount that is negligible.

(3) The notification required by subsection (1) shall include the following information:

1. A description of the change, including a description of the equipment, methods and ventilation systems affected by the change and the date that the change was made.
2. One of the following with respect to the change mentioned in paragraph 1:
   1. An explanation of how the change meets the criteria set out in subsection 25 (2).
   2. If the change was authorized by a notice given under subsection 25 (4), the reference number of the notice.
   3. If the change was required by an order given under section 26, the reference number of the order.

Part VI - Complaints, Annual Summary Reports And Records

Complaint procedure

28. (1) A registered person shall ensure that the following steps are taken to properly respond to each complaint that relates to the discharge of a contaminant into the air from a metal finishing facility:

1. A prompt response is made to the person who made the complaint, unless the person requests that a response not be made or fails to provide contact information
2. Action is taken to remedy the cause of the complaint.
3. A written record of the complaint is prepared that includes the following information:
   1. A description of the complaint.
   2. The date and time that the complaint was received.
   3. The date, time and suspected cause of the incident to which the complaint relates, including whether any outdoor activities may have given rise to the complaint.
   4. Ambient temperature at the time of the incident to which the complaint relates.
   5. The approximate wind direction and wind speed at the time of the incident to which the complaint relates.
   6. The general weather conditions at the time of the incident to which the complaint relates.
   7. A description of any actions taken to address the incident to which the complaint relates and the date each action was completed.
   8. A description of any actions taken to prevent a future incident similar to the incident to which the complaint relates and the date each action was completed.

(2) If a complaint is made that relates to a matter addressed in this industry standard, the registered person shall ensure that the Ministry’s Spills Action Centre is notified of the complaint as soon as practicable after the complaint is made.

(3) No later than five days after notification is required to be given under subsection (2), the registered person shall ensure that the following information is submitted, in writing, to a provincial officer:

1. A description of the complaint.
2. The time and date of the incident to which the complaint relates.
3. A description of any actions taken or that will be taken to address the incident to which the complaint relates.
4. The dates on which each action mentioned in paragraph 3 was completed or is anticipated to be completed.

Summary reports

29. (1) On and after January 1, 2019, a registered person shall ensure that annual summaries are prepared and reviewed in accordance with this section.

(2) No later than March 31 each year the following summaries shall be prepared and the information therein shall pertain to the preceding calendar year:

1. A table, labelled “Implementation Summary Table”, that, for the calendar year, sets out,
   1. A summary of the provisions of this industry standard that apply to the metal finishing facility, in accordance with section 2.
   2. For each provision mentioned in subparagraph i,
      1. an indication of the date on which the provision applies to the metal finishing facility, and
      2. if compliance with the provision has been achieved, an indication of the date on which compliance was achieved.
2. A summary that, for the calendar year, sets out changes made to ventilation systems at the metal finishing facility and summarizes the information that was required  to be updated in accordance with subsections 19 (2) and (3).
3. If, during a calendar year, an action is required to be taken in accordance with clause 20 (7) (a), a description of each action taken during the year to ensure fugitive emissions of registered contaminants are adequately captured, a summary of the information that was required to be recorded in accordance with subsections 20 (7) (b) and a summary of all actions taken to date and actions still to be taken.
4. A summary that, for the calendar year, sets out changes made to the Operating Parameter Summary Table and summarizes the information that was required to be updated in accordance with subsection 6 (11).
5. A record, labelled “Summary of Deviations”, that, for the calendar year, sets out,
   1. a summary of the information required by subsections 8 (2), 13 (2) and (4) and paragraph 6 of subsection 16 (4),
   2. an indication of any changes in the number of deviations from the summary of the previous year,
   3. the number of times an event that caused one or more deviations occurred at the facility during the calendar year,
   4. an indication of whether any of the events mentioned in subparagraph iii were of particular concern,
   5. an indication of whether the number of event mentioned in subparagraph iii suggest a recurring issue, both in respect of the calendar year and in respect of previous calendar years, and
   6. an explanation of any actions taken to address the events mentioned in subparagraph iii.
6. A summary that, for the calendar year, sets out
   1. the number of notifications given under subsection 14 (1),
   2. for each notification mentioned in subparagraph i, a summary of the plan that was required to be prepared by subsection 14 (2),
   3. for each plan mentioned in subparagraph ii, a summary of the actions taken and the dates by which remaining actions are anticipated to be taken.
7. A table, labelled “Performance Summary Table”, that, for the calendar year, sets out,
   1. a summary of all notifications required to be given under subsections 15 (5) and 15 (6),
   2. an indication of whether a notice has been given to the metal finishing facility under subsections 20 (1) or 25 (4), and
   3. an indication of whether an order has been given to the metal finishing facility under subsections 6 (10) or 11 (7) or section 26.
8. A summary that, for the calendar year, sets out changes made to the Inspection and Maintenance Summary Table and summarizes the information that was required to be updated in accordance with subsection 11 (8).
9. A table, labelled “Annual Summary of Changes to Source Information” that, for the calendar year, sets out the following information:
   1. Column 1: Each piece of equipment at the metal finishing facility that discharges or from which may be discharged a registered contaminant.
   2. Column 2: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each local exhaust ventilation system and general exhaust ventilation associated with the piece of equipment.
   3. Column 3: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, each method that prevents, minimizes or reduces the discharge of a registered contaminant from the piece of equipment.
   4. Column 4: Opposite each piece of equipment required to be set out by paragraph 1, an indication if the information in Columns 1, 2 or 3 has changed from information set out in the previous calendar year.
10. A table, labelled “Complaint Summary Table” that sets out the total number of complaints described in subsection 28 (1) that have been received by the metal finishing facility in the calendar year and compares the number to the number of complaints received by the metal finishing facility in the previous calendar year.
11. On and after January 1, 2020, a comparison of the total rectifier capacity of the metal finishing facility during the year for which the summary report is being prepared to the total rectifier capacity of the metal finishing facility on December 31, 2019.

(3) No later than March 31 each year, the highest-ranking individual at the metal finishing facility shall certify in writing that the summaries required by paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 of subsection (2) have been prepared in accordance with this industry standard and that the information contained in the summaries is,

1. accurate and complete; and
2. true to the best of his or her knowledge.

(4) The summary tables required by paragraphs 1 and 7 of subsection (2) shall be,

1. made available for examination by any person, without charge, by ensuring it is posted and available on the website for the metal finishing facility or by making it available during regular business hours at the place to which the report relates; and
2. given, without charge, to any person within 15 days after the person requests it.

Records

30. (1) A registered person shall ensure that each record, required in accordance with section 2 of this industry standard, is retained at the metal finishing facility for at least five years and made available to a provincial officer or Director upon request as soon as practicable.

(2) A person required to make a record available under subsection (1) shall make it available in a form approved by the Director, including, if required by the Director, an electronic format specified by the Director.

(3) In addition to the records mentioned in subsection (1), a registered person shall ensure that each document relating to the recommendations of the manufacturer for each device at the metal finishing facility with respect to the use, operation and maintenance of the device is retained for the period during which the device is used or operated.