EPA Extends Data Collection on Painting Metal Cans Without Extra Costs
Published Date: 2/28/2025
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Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from companies that paint metal cans to make sure they follow pollution rules. This affects businesses that coat metal cans and helps keep the air clean without adding new costs. They’re giving the public a little more time to share thoughts before final approval by early 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued Reporting for Metal-Can Coaters
If you operate a business that surface-coats metal cans, the EPA has submitted a request to continue collecting compliance information under NESHAP (ICR No. 2079.10; OMB Control No. 2060-0541). The current approval runs through February 28, 2025, and EPA is seeking an extension while allowing an additional 30 days for public comment.
Air Quality Protections Maintained
The EPA will keep collecting information from companies that paint metal cans to make sure they follow pollution rules, which helps keep the air clean without adding new costs. The public has an additional 30 days to comment; the ICR is approved through February 28, 2025 while EPA seeks OMB review.
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