EPA Proposes Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds, Excluding Certain Compounds

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a revision to its definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to exclude two specific compounds, parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) and volatile methyl siloxanes (VMS), from the list of compounds that contribute to ozone formation, in order to prepare for the attainment of national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in certain areas.