Thinners and Multi-Purpose Solvents

Document Description: NOTE: Review per Lead The proposed project would add a definition of and exempt artist solvents and thinners from the requirements of Rule 1143. Artist solvents and thinners would be defined as any liquid product; labeled to meet ASTM D4236-95; packaged in containers of 32 fluid ounces or less; and labeled to reduce the viscosity of, or remove, art coating compositions or componenets. The proposed project would also align the existing Rule 1143 with CARB's Consumer Products Regulations, which provides an exemption for artist specific paint thinners and solvents. The Initial Study Identifies only the topic of air quality that may be adversely affected by the proposed project. Impacts to this environmental area will be further analyzed in the Draft EA.

Contact Information: Steve Smith
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396-3054
jkoizumi@aqmd.gov

Review Period Start: 8/23/2010
Review Period End: 9/22/2010
Project Issues: Air Quality
Reviewing Agencies: Native American Heritage Commission California Department of Parks and Recreation Caltrans, Division of Transportation Planning Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5 Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6 Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Water Resources Resources Agency State Water Resources Control Board