EPA EYES MAJOR REVIEW OF METHOD TO CALCULATE PAINT VOC REDUCTIONS

EPA is planning to develop a new method for calculating credits for states that seek to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from paint and coatings in their ozone plans. The agency's effort could help deflate tensions between Northeast states and industry over strict state approaches to reducing emissions from paint and coatings, agency and other sources say. EPA will soon publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) calling for data and comment on the best approach for calculating...