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National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products

air-emissions · Rule · Published 1998-09-11 · Effective 1998-09-11 · 63 FR 48819

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Document number
98-22660
Federal Register citation
63 FR 48819
CFR reference
40 CFR 9
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
1998-09-11
Effective date
1998-09-11
EPA docket
AD-FRL-6149-8

Abstract

This action promulgates national volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards for certain categories of consumer products pursuant to section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act (Act). This final rule is based on the Administrator's determination that VOC emissions from the use of consumer products can cause or contribute to ozone levels that violate the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone. Ozone is a major component of smog which causes negative health and environmental impacts when present in high concentrations at ground level. The final rule is estimated to reduce VOC emissions by 90,000 tons per year (tpy) by requiring manufacturers, importers, and distributors to limit the VOC content of consumer products. the EPA developed these requirements in consultation with major stakeholders and these requirements are similar to existing standards in certain States. To date, many companies have taken steps to reformulate their products to emit less VOC.

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