[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR204.55-4]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 204_NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT--Table of 

Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Portable Air Compressors

 

Sec.  204.55-4  Labeling.



    (a)(1) The manufacturer of any compressor subject to the standards 

prescribed in Sec.  204.52 shall, at the time of manufacture, affix a 

permanent, legible label, of the type and in the manner described below, 

containing the information hereinafter provided, to all such compressors 

to be distributed in commerce.

    (2) The label shall be permanently attached, in a readily visible 

position, on the compressor enclosure.

    (3) The label shall be affixed by the compressor manufacturer, who 

has verified such compressor, in such a manner that it cannot be removed 

without destroying or defacing the label, and shall not be affixed to 

any equipment that is easily detached from such compressor.

    (4) Labels for compressors not manufactured solely for use outside 

the United States shall contain the following information lettered in 

the English language in block letters and numerals, which shall be of a 

color that contrasts with the background of the label:

    (i) The label heading: Compressor Noise Emission Control 

Information;

    (ii) Full corporate name and trademark of manufacturer;

    (iii) Date of manufacture, which may consist of a serial number or 

code in those instances where records are specified and maintained.

    (iv) The statement:



    This Compressor Conforms to U.S. E.P.A. Regulations for Noise 

Emissions Applicable to Portable Air Compressors. The following acts or 

the causing thereof by any person are prohibited by the Noise Control 

Act of 1972:

    (A) The removal or rendering inoperative, other than for the purpose 

of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any noise control device or 

element of design (listed in the owner's manual) incorporated into this 

compressor in compliance with the Noise Control Act;

    (B) The use of this compressor after such device or element of 

design has been removed or rendered inoperative.



    (b) Compressors manufactured solely for use outside the United 

States shall be clearly labeled ``For Export Only.''



(Secs. 6, 13, Pub. L. 92-574, (42 U.S.C. 4912); 42 U.S.C. 4905; 86 Stat. 

1237 and secs. 6, 10, 11, 13, Pub. L. 92-574, 86 Stat. 1234 (42 U.S.C. 

4905, 4909, 4910, 4912))



[41 FR 2172, Jan. 14, 1976, as amended at 42 FR 61455, Dec. 5, 1977. 

Redesignated at 47 FR 57712, Dec. 28, 1982, and amended at 49 FR 26738, 

June 29, 1984]