Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; Volatile Organic Compounds; Solvent Cleaning
Summary
The EPA is proposing new rules for Maricopa County, Arizona to reduce harmful fumes from solvent cleaning products used in factories and businesses. These rules aim to improve air quality in the Phoenix area by limiting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals that evaporate into the air and contribute to smog and air pollution.
Key Points
- 1The rule focuses on solvent cleaning—the use of chemical liquids to clean equipment and parts in industrial and commercial settings
- 2Maricopa County businesses that use solvent cleaning products will need to follow stricter limits on the amount of harmful fumes they release into the air
- 3The goal is to improve air quality in the Phoenix metropolitan area, which currently struggles with smog and air quality issues
- 4Businesses have until October 15, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed rule before it becomes final
- 5This is part of Arizona's larger air quality improvement plan required under federal clean air standards
Key Dates
September 11, 2025
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