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Procedures for volatile organic compound emission facilities (VOC emission facilities)
Last Updated April 10, 2024
This section provides an overview of the notification procedures and regulatory standards based on the Air Pollution Control Law for volatile organic compound emission facilities (hereinafter referred to as “VOC emission facilities”).
1 Outline of the notification procedure
When installing or changing VOC emission facilities, or when the corporate representatives listed in the notification of VOC emission facilities are changed, a notification procedure based on the Air Pollution Control Law is required. （Guide for notification of volatile organic compound emission facilities (PDF: 1,028KB)）
In addition, when submitting a notification pertaining to VOC emission facilities based on the Air Pollution Control Law, if the facility falls under the designated facilities under the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of the Yokohama City Living Environment (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”), You will also need to apply for permission, so please check at the section in charge.
| Laws and regulations | Facilities | Procedures | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution Control Law | VOC emission facilities | Notification | Installation, change, name change, succession, abolition, etc. |
| Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment | Designated facilities (PDF: 218KB) | Permission application or notification | Installation, change, name change, succession, abolition, etc. |
2 Regarding regulatory standards, etc.
In addition to the emission standards for volatile organic compounds (hereinafter referred to as "VOCs") related to VOC emission facilities stipulated in the Air Pollution Control Law, it is also necessary to comply with the regulatory standards of the Ordinance on the conservation, etc. of the Yokohama City Living Environment. There are other guidelines, so please check at the section in charge for details.
- Emission standards for VOC emission facilities stipulated in the Air Pollution Control Law
→Appendix 5-2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Air Pollution Control Law (Emission Standards for Volatile Organic Compounds) - Regulations based on the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment (Article 25)
→Ordinance Enforcement Regulations Attached Table 4 (hydrocarbon-based substances), Attached Table 6 (specified smoke emission), Attached Table 9 (dust), Attached Table 10 (Odor)Etc. - Based on the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment (Article 39)
→Guidelines for Reduction of Environmental Impact (items to be considered by business establishments) (PDF: 160KB)
About notification procedure about 3VOC emission facilities
For details on reports, etc., be sure to check in advance at the section in charge. For the notification, please fill out the prescribed form with required items and submit the attached documents explaining the details. Also, please unify the size of the registration form documents to A4 and fold large drawings to A4.
In addition, we may not be able to accept documents if there are incomplete documents, so please allow enough time for submission.
（１） Notification of installation of VOC emission facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 17-5 of the Air Pollution Control Law (outside site) |
|---|---|
| Style | Installation of VOC emission facilities (use, change) registration form [Form No. 2 (Attachment 1, Attachment 2)] |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Installation work cannot be performed until 60 days have passed since the date the notification was received. (Article 17-9 of the Air Pollution Control Act) |
| Remarks | In the case of notification, be sure to consult with the section in charge in advance. |
[attached documents]
Depending on the content of the notification, in addition to the materials shown here, there may be cases where it is necessary or unnecessary, so please check at the counter at the time of notification. In addition, multiple contents may be summarized in one drawing, but be careful not to make the contents difficult to understand.
| Documents | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Overview of the contents of the notification | In addition to the reasons for notification, etc., please summarize how to use VOC emission facilities, an overview of the generation and processing methods of VOCs, and an overview of the production process (flow sheets, etc.). |
| Guide map | Please attach a map that shows the location of the establishment where the VOC emission facility is installed. |
| Floor plan of business sites | Mark the location of VOC emission facilities, exhaust ducts, exhaust outlets, etc. with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number, facility name, etc. |
| Layout of VOC emission facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Mark the target facility with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number and facility name. |
| Structural diagram of VOC emission facilities | In the case of a cleaning facility, make it so that the area of the surface where VOCs come into contact with air can be calculated. |
| Specifications, catalogs, etc. of VOC emission facilities | Please attach something that can confirm the size requirements of VOC emission facilities.
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| Exhaust system diagram | Indicate the route from the VOC emission facility to the exhaust port. Specify the inner diameter of the exhaust duct, the height and shape (dimension) of the exhaust port from the ground. |
| Position map of the measuring port | Specify the position and size of the measurement port of the VOC concentration in the exhaust gas, and also specify the inner diameter of the exhaust duct at the location where the measurement port is installed. [Caution] About measuring mouth
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| Guarantee or statement of calculation regarding emission VOC concentration | Attach the manufacturer's warranty regarding VOC concentration in the exhaust gas of VOC emission facilities. If a warranty is not issued, attach a statement of VOC concentration in exhaust gas. Create a warranty or statement so that the following concentrations can be confirmed.
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| VOC treatment system diagram | Please be sure to understand the series of flows of VOC treatment emitted from VOC emission facilities. |
| Layout of VOC treatment facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Please state the name of the main equipment. |
| Structural diagram of VOC treatment facilities | |
| Specifications, catalogs, etc. of VOC treatment facilities | Attach a document that shows the performance (processing efficiency, etc.) of the VOC treatment facility. |
| Destination of documents, etc. | Your contact information will be sent to you after the registration form review. Attach the name, postal code, location, and address (department section name, person in charge) of the destination. |
| Others | Please attach necessary instructions according to the content of the notification. |
（２） Notification of changes in VOC emission facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 17-7 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Installation of VOC emission facilities (use, change) registration form [Form No. 2 (Attachment 1, Attachment 2)] (External site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Changes cannot be made until 60 days have passed since the date the notification was received. (Article 17-9 of the Air Pollution Control Act) |
| Remarks | In the case of notification, be sure to consult with the section in charge in advance. |
[attached documents]
Depending on the content of the notification, in addition to the materials shown here, there may be cases where the same thing as attached documents in “(1) Notification of Installation of VOC Emission Facilities” is required or unnecessary, so please check at the counter at the time of notification. In addition, multiple contents may be summarized in one drawing, but be careful not to make the contents difficult to understand.
| Documents | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Overview of the contents of the notification | Please summarize the changes in addition to the reasons for notification. |
| Guide map | Please attach a map that shows the location of the establishment pertaining to the notification. |
| Floor plan of business sites | Mark the VOC emission facilities, exhaust ducts, outlet locations, etc. to be changed with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number, facility name, etc. |
| Layout of VOC emission facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Mark the facilities to be changed with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number and facility name. |
| Drawings showing changes | Please show the drawings before and after the change of the items to be changed. Mark the target facilities and the parts to be changed with a color pen etc. |
| Explanatory materials for changes | Mark the parts to be changed with a color pen or the like. If necessary, please attach the materials before and after the change. |
| Destination of documents, etc. | Your contact information will be sent to you after the registration form review. Attach the name, postal code, location, and address (department section name, person in charge) of the destination. |
| Others | Please attach necessary instructions according to the content of the notification. |
（３） Notification of change in name, etc.
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 17-13, Paragraph 2 of the Air Pollution Control Act |
|---|---|
| Style | Name Change registration form (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of change |
| Details of notification | Changes related to the following:
|
（４） Notification of the abolition of VOC emission facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 17-13, Paragraph 2 of the Air Pollution Control Act |
|---|---|
| Style | Abolition of use of VOC emission facilities registration form [Form No. 5] (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of abolition |
| Details of notification | Abolition of VOC emission facilities |
| Remarks | Make sure that all VOC emission facilities installed at the establishment have been abolished or some VOC emission facilities have been abolished. If necessary, please attach a document that shows the new situation associated with the abolition of the facility (such as what the facility is to be updated). |
（５） Notification of succession of VOC emission facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 17-13, Paragraph 2 of the Air Pollution Control Act |
|---|---|
| Style | Succession registration form (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of succession |
| Details of notification | Succession of VOC emission facilities |
| Remarks | Make sure that all VOC emission facilities installed at the establishment are succeeded or some VOC emission facilities are succeeded. In the case of succession of some facilities, please attach a document that can identify the facilities that have been succeeded as necessary. |
Obligation to measure 4 VOC concentration
The installer of the VOC emission facility must measure the VOC concentration emitted from the VOC emission facility, record the results, and save them. (Article 17-12 of the Air Pollution Control Act)
- Measurement frequency, etc.Article 15-3 of the Air Pollution Control Law Enforcement Regulations (outside site)(Link to the relevant page of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications "Law Data Provision System").
- Recording of measurement results must be kept for 3 years. (Article 15-3, Item 2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Air Pollution Control Law)
If the VOC emission facility falls under the designated facilities stipulated in the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of the Yokohama City Living Environment, in addition to the obligation to measure VOC concentration based on the Air Pollution Control Law, it is also necessary to comply with the obligation to measure the emission concentration based on the regulations. (Article 27 of the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment, Article 33 of the Enforcement Regulations)
Specifically, please confirm "page of the regulations about conservation of Yokohama-shi living environment".
5. Responsibilities of Business Operators
Businesses must grasp the status of VOC discharge or scattering into the atmosphere associated with business activities and take necessary measures to control the emission or scattering. (Article 17-14 of the Air Pollution Control Act)
6 Notification Address and Inquiries
Please refer to "Information for Inquiry and Notification Desk".
In addition, depending on the content of the notification and consultation, it may take some time to confirm, so please come with plenty of time.
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Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division, Environmental Protection Department, Green Environment Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-3843
Telephone: 045-671-3843
Fax: 045-550-3923
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