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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.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made changes to rules about aerosol sprays to reduce pollution that contributes to smog. These new amendments focus on using less reactive compounds in aerosol products, and they update testing methods, reporting requirements, and compliance dates for the industry. Companies that make or sell these aerosol products, especially those not operating in California, need to comply by mid-2025, but they can start using the new standards earlier if they choose. The EPA believes these changes won't harm the environment and will help align national and state regulations.