CARB
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff is continuing with its next round of volatile
organic compound (VOC) reductions for Consumer Products.
Originally, CARB had targeted 47 product categories with VOC emissions greater than 0.5
tons per day (TPD). CARB has just released its next round of product category reviews; staff has
shrunk the field to 16 product categories that it plans to focus on. This doesn’t mean that all of
these product categories will be regulated; rather, CARB staff will review them further and determine
if there are any VOC reductions possible.
The following schedule is mostly webinars with one in-person workshop on Oct. 4:
Date T opics
Friday, Sept. 20 • 2015 Survey Data: CaRB Staff Evaluation of Fragrance usage
• HFC-152a
As you will notice, CARB is also reviewing a few other topics besides product categories. First,
CARB is reviewing the definition currently in the rule. This will be done on Oct. 4, so if there
are definitions you believe need work, feel free to contact CARB. Next, CARB staff is having a
webinar on HFC-152a and Fragrance Usage. For Fragrance, the 2% exemption is being reviewed.
This could affect a significant amount of products.
New to the list is the issue of HFC-152a being used as a tool to reduce VOCs. HFC-152a is a
global warmer and currently there are no restrictions on the use of this compound. CARB will
discuss its approach to HFC-152a.
If your product category is targeted, consider meeting with CARB to discuss these issues.
Remember, CARB staff needs 4 TPD of reductions by 2023 and a total of 8 TPD by 2031.
CARB will get its emission reductions with or without your assistance. If it’s without your assistance,
the outcome may not look very good for you.
Colorado
In July, the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) adopted the new Consumer Products
Rule and Architectural & Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings regulation. This rule was to be
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Wednesday, oct. 2 • Crawling Bug Insecticide
• Floor Wax Stripper
• Paint Stripper
• aerosol Cooking Spray
• Charcoal Lighter material
Friday, oct. 4 • 2nd Regulatory Definitions Work group meeting (in-person)
Thursday, oct. 10 • Hair Finishing Spray
• Dry Shampoo
• aerosol Sunscreen
• mouthwash
• Personal Fragrance Products with less than 20% Fragrance
• anti-perspirants & Deodorants
Thursday, oct. 17 • Hand Sanitizer
• air Fresheners
• Single & Double Phase aerosol
• Liquid/Plug-in
• metered Dose
• Laundry Detergent
• Fabric Softener
• non-aerosol glass Cleaner