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COMDTINST 10360.4A
21 AUG 1991
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 10360.4A
Subj: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Regulations Governing VOC Emissions and Solvent
Content in Paints, Coatings, Solvents, Adhesives and Cleaners.
Ref: (a) Coatings and Color Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3 (series)
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction provides Coast Guard policy regarding compliance with state and
local Clean Air Act Laws regulating VOC emissions and VOC content in paints, coatings,
solvents adhesives and cleaners and prescribes procedures for handling the policy. It is
intended for use by personnel who use or specify use of VOC materials including
Commanding Offices and Supervisors, and those who make policy or resource decisions
effecting the use of VOC materials.
2.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. This instruction supersedes COMDTINST 10360.4 which is
hereby cancelled.
3.
DISCUSSION.
a.
State and local governments which do not meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Air Quality Standards for ozone are required by the Clean Air Act to enact laws which
reduce hydrocarbon emission. Many of the laws (referred to as VOC Rules) control
VOC emissions and VOC content in paints, coatings and other VOC materials. VOC
Rules apply to local businesses as well as government facilities in the local area. All
Coast Guard units within a district controlled by Clean Air Act regulations must comply
with local VOC rules and regulations. Failure to comply with local VOC laws and
regulations may result in citations from the local government or EPA and substantial
fines.
b.
VOC laws and regulations are pervasive and effect all coated products, adhesive
assemblies and related materials like solvents used for cleaning. The laws and
regulations prohibit the sale, possession and use of noncomplying VOC materials in the
designated Air Quality Management District.
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