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Document Title/Subject: Proposed Rule to Exclude Methyl Acetate from Control as a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Related Documents:	Signed by: Unsigned Signature Date: August 18, 1997 Contact: Bill Johnson Air Quality Strategies & Standards Division, OAQPS	Filename(s): URL(s): http://www.epa.gov/ttn/caaa/t1/fact_sheets/methlyfs.pdf
Regulatory Authority: Title 1	Division: Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division (OAQPS)	Submitted By: johnson-bill
Document Type: Fact Sheets	EPA Document Number: Federal Register:	Supersedes:
Subject Category: AIR	Keywords: Hazardous air pollutants HAPs OzoneVolatile organic compounds VOCs Methyl acetate	Terms: Air pollutantsAir qualityClean Air Act CAA Community right to KnowEPCRAHealth effects of substances
Abstract: The EPA has proposed that methyl acetate should no longer be considered a volatile organic compound (VOCs) under the Clean Air Act. The compound does not appear to negatively impact human health or the environment. This action would allow, but not require, states to remove regulatory controls on methyl acetate that are part of state implementation plans designed to help states meet the national air quality standards for ground-level ozone. This file can be downloaded in both PDF (2 pages) and WP format.