The AIM VOC Committee identifies, tracks and disseminates information on federal, state and local volatile organic compound (VOC) regulatory initiatives for architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) coatings. The workgroup also establishes industry positions and comments on these regulatory initiatives.
The objective of the Architectural Coatings Council is to provide guidance, direction and initiative for ACA activities in order to maximize the position of the architectural coatings portion of the paint industry. This objective will be implemented through development of policy regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives likely to have an impact on the industry and its products. Achievement of the policy will be further enhanced through the establishment of communications with organizations outside the industry, and distribution of information to aid in decisions that may maintain and expand markets for the industry’s products.
The Automotive Refinish Committee monitors regulations and submits comments on rules affecting auto refinish operations across the country. While disparate programs regulate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from refinish coatings at the federal, state, and local air district levels, the committee works to secure more uniform and reasonable standards.
The Chemical Security Committee addresses critical homeland security issues — with a particular focus on chemical facility security — and disseminates important information to member company employees charged with compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), as well as those engaged in voluntary private sector preparedness accreditation and certification programs, such as PS-Prep.
The Consumer Products Committee’s goal is to maintain a reasonable regulatory framework for consumer coating products in the United States and elsewhere. The committee and staff collaborate with related trade groups, government, consumer groups, and the public, to develop greater mutual understanding of industry products. The committee oversees two subcommittees: the Aerosol Coatings and Caulks, Sealants and Adhesives Subcommittees.