Arizona VOC reduction bill
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
HB 2637 amended during floor debate March 17 to establish a "joint interim study committee" to examine the need for a consumer product volatile organic compounds reduction program. The group will study the "air quality impact" from consumer product VOC reductions and the "commercial and technical feasibility" of such a reg. The committee will consist of three Arizona House representatives, two senators, a Maricopa County environmental services rep, two members from industry, a non-consumer products manufacturer delegate, a member of the general public and a consumer products retailer rep. The group is required to report back to the Arizona legislature by Dec. 15. Introduced Feb. 4, HB 2637 was amended in the Environment Committee with a VOC reduction provision directed at 11 consumer product categories, including cosmetics and personal care products. The committee was established in lieu of any immediate VOC reduction regs ("The Rose Sheet" March 16, p. 6)...