40 CFR 59.500 - What is the purpose of this subpart?

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 02, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Sep 29, 2026

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§ 59.500 - What is the purpose of this subpart?

This subpart establishes the product-weighted reactivity (PWR) limits regulated entities must meet in order to comply with the national rule for volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted from aerosol coatings. This subpart also establishes labeling, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for regulated entities.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414 and 7511b(e)

source: 64 FR 48815, Sept. 11, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 59.500