First Name | Tricia |
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Last Name | Kreis |
Email Address | tskreis@ashland.com |
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Subject | VOC standards |
Comment | Effective automotive maintenance provides very significant benefits to automotive enthusiasts and DIY consumers through improved automotive safety, extending vehicle and auto part life spans, and enhancing the appearance of new and vintage vehicles. We are concerned that the ARB’s proposed 10% VOC standards for Brake Cleaners, Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaners, Engine Degreasers, and General Purpose Degreasers could prevent or hinder consumers from effectively cleaning and maintaining our vehicles. We take pride in maintaining our vehicles and are concerned about negative impact that these standards may have on our ability to find products that work for a given project. We are also concerned that these new requirements could increase the time and cost that is necessary for us to maintain our vehicles. Further, we are concerned that the ARB did not consider the impact of these standards on vintage vehicles that still have carburetors and require effective products to ensure that they remain operational in the years to come. We are also concerned that the products that would be mandated by these standards could damage the sensitive components of vintage vehicles, or leave residues on vital vehicle systems. Due to these concerns we urge the ARB to reconsider its 10% VOC standards, and finally consider a compromise, to avoid the negative cost and performance consequences that could result for automotive enthusiasts and DIY consumers. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2006-10-27 10:15:21 |
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