Proposal:

Amend Rule 1136 - Wood Products Coatings.

Synopsis:

Proposed Rule 1136 amendments will establish interim VOC limits, achieving a 45% VOC emission reduction compared to current limits. Choices are provided for facilities to use waterborne topcoats or topcoats and sealers formulated with exempt compounds such as acetone. The final limits are proposed to be delayed until 2005 to allow time for low-VOC coating technology improvement and for wood coaters to adjust to low-VOC coatings. Amendments also include compliance flexibility.

Committee:

Not Applicable.

Recommended Action:

1. Certify the Final Subsequent Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amended Rule 1136, in accordance with the attached resolution.

2. Amend Rule 1136 - Wood Products Coatings.

James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer

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