Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Amendments to the Control of VOC Emissions From Consumer Products

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EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. This SIP revision pertains to the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products based on the 2006 Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) model rule for consumer products. Maryland's amendments to the consumer products rule include fourteen categories that are new, including subcategories with new product category definitions and VOC limits; one previously regulated category with a more restrictive VOC limit; and two previously regulated categories with additional requirements. EPA is approving this SIP revision in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).