Title VI - Stratospheric Ozone Protection

Title VI of the CAA deals with chemicals, CFCs, and other ozone depleting substances (ODS) that can cause deterioration of the stratospheric ozone layer. Some of these chemicals are used as solvents in cleaning operations (cleaning of metals, electronics, and precision equipment), coatings, adhesives, and inks. Their production and use have been banned both domestically and internationally (except for a few countries). An unprecedented international effort by 20 countries and the Commission of the European Communities resulted in the 1987 Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol became effective on January 1, 1989. In the U.S., the CAA Amendments of 1990 were the domestic response to such a critical environmental issue of global proportions and provided EPA with the regulatory agenda. 

ODS solvents are required to be replaced with non-depleting chemicals. Controlling these substances is not an alternative. ODS solvents are listed in Table 19.2. Substitute sol- 

The SNAP program was established to control the commercialization of ODS substitutes and to ensure that such substitutes do not pose greater harm to the environment than the original chemicals. Through the SNAP program, EPA identifies, classifies, restricts, or prohibits the use of ODS substitutes. 

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Title VI Stratospheric Ozone Protection Title VI of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments established a program to implement the provisions of the Montreal Protocol, a worldwide agreement to reduce the use and emission of ozone-depleting substances. EPA s regulations adopted in response to Title VI outline a series of requirements for facilities that use equipment containing ODS compounds. Facilities must be certain that they handle and manage ODS compounds as prescribed in the rules. Only certified technicians and staff may maintain... 

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CAAA-90, Title VI (Stratospheric Ozone Protection), will not affect coatings much because chlorofluorocarbons are not used. One interesting case is 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCE). Since TCE is VOC exempt, its use in coatings increased significantly in the late 1970s. Later it was fonnd that TCE contributes to stratospheric ozone depletion, and therefore it is on the HAPs list. Title VI provides staged phase out of TCE use as a solvent. 

Title VI Stratospheric Ozone and Global Climate Protection - The law builds on the market-based structure and requirements currently contained in EPA s regulations to phase out the production of substances that deplete the ozone layer. 

Title VI - Stratospheric Ozone and Global Climate Protection Title VII - Enforcement... 

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