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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.11.19.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="19" heading="Can Coating.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Can coating” means all operations that deposit a coating on metal intended to be made into two-piece cans or three-piece cans with cemented, soldered, or welded side seams.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“End seal compound coating” means a coating applied onto can ends which functions as a gasket when assembled on the can.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Exterior base coat” means a coating applied to the exterior of a can to provide protection to the metal and to provide background for the lithographic or printing operation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Interior base coat” means a coating applied to flat sheet stock which is intended to provide a protective lining to the inside of the can.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Overvarnish” means the final coating applied over decorative images on the surface intended to be the can exterior.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Three-piece can side seam spray” means a coating applied to the can surface joint when forced from sheet stock to protect the exposed metal.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Two-piece can exterior end coating” means a coating applied to the exterior end of a can to provide protection to the metal.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Emission Standards. A person may not cause or permit the discharge into the atmosphere of any volatile organic compound from can coating in excess of the following emission standards:</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>