The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the information collection requirements related to the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings. This proposal, submitted for approval by the Office of Management and Budget, is part of the EPA's efforts to regulate emissions from various products under the Clean Air Act. The extension includes initial reports and regular updates from manufacturers and importers of these coatings. Comments can be submitted until January 17, 2025, and the EPA estimates the annual burden of compliance to be 24,500 hours at a cost of $1,550,000.
Simple Explanation
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to keep getting reports from paint makers about the gases their paints give off, to keep the air clean. They're asking people to share their thoughts, and this will take a lot of hours to keep track of everything, costing a lot of money too.