Aerosol Coatings: National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards
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Rule Summary
This action promulgates national volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards for the aerosol coatings category under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The emission standards under CAA section 183(e) require the EPA to control VOC emissions from certain categories of consumer and commercial products to reduce VOC emissions contributing to ozone formation and ozone nonattainment.
This final rule establishes nationwide VOC reactivity-based standards for the aerosol coatings category. EPA estimates this rule will reduce nationwide emissions of VOC from the use of aerosol coatings by an estimated 17,130 tons (15,570 Mg). This represents a 19.4 percent reduction of 88,300 tons (80,270 Mg) of VOC emissions from the product category. EPA expects the final rule also will reduce emissions of the hazardous air pollutants toluene and xylene.
Rule History
03/09/2012 – Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule
06/23/2009 – Final Rule
04/02/2009 – Proposed Rule
12/24/2008 – Final Rule; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
11/07/2008 – Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule
03/24/2008 – Final Rule
03/24/2008 – Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule
07/16/2007 – Proposed Rule
Additional Resources
View the supporting documents in the docket folder to find additional related documents to this rule.