SOAHR 2007-006EQ
On January 31,  2007, the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules approved a Request for Rulemaking for the revision of Part 6, Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--Existing Sources of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions (VOCs), R 336.1660 and R 336.1661 (Rules 660 and 661).

On October 3, 2007, the proposed revisions were filed with the Secretary of State and the rules became effective immediately.  The amendment incorporates and adopts by reference the amended Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Model Rule published September 13, 2006.  The amendment is intended to further reduce VOC emissions by including more products.  Adoption of the amended OTC Model Rule will also facilitate uniformity with the Region V states that have recently started work on the adoption of the amended OTC Model Rule.

 Staff contact:  Asad Khan 517-335-6825


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Final Rules
JCAR Agency Report
Staff Report
Regulatory Impact Statement
Notice of Public Hearing
Request for Rulemaking
 

OTC Model Rule (9/13/2006):  http://www.otcair.org/projects_details.asp?FID=99&fview=stationary#


Related Links:
Initial Code-Date Reporting Form

Ozone Transport Commission (OTC)

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

CARB Consumer Products Regulations

California Code of Regulations (A searchable electronic version of the California Code of Regulations including the Consumer Products Regulations.)

CARB Method 310, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) in Consumer Products,” adopted 9/25/97 and amended 9/3/99.

California Health and Safety Code, Section 41712(h)(2)

CARB Consumer Products Survey

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

SCAQMD Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (Feb. 27, 1991)

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136‑136y, et seq.)

Federal Consumer Products Regulation, 40 CFR 59 Subpart C

American Society for Testing and Materials

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