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I am writing in support of the proposed amendments to lower the VOC
content in aerosol coatings products.  Here is my experience as
staff in a CUPA as well as the program manager for the Contra
Costa Green Business Program:

1.  Many shops are phasing out aerosols completely, finding
adequate substitutes (particularly water-based brake cleaning).  

2.  Industry says this can't be done, the regulation passes, and
then industry makes it happen.

3.  IRTA, headed up by Katy Wolf, does impeccable research.  They
are practical, working with shops directly to identify possible,
EFFECTIVE alternatives.  They have done their homework and have
found that the lower VOC alternatives work. 

If there are practical, effective alternatives that have already
been proven, why wouldn't we go ahead and lower the allowable VOC
levels according to staff proposed amendments???  I support the
proposed amendments.

Robin Bedell-Waite
Green Business Program Coordinator

Support:  Amendments Lowering VOC Content in Aerosol Coatings