Registering with the EPA - BodyShop Business

Registering with the EPA

Does a fleet maintenance shop that only takes care of the fleet they own still have to register with the EPA to spray paint at a low volume?

Does a fleet maintenance shop that only takes care of the fleet they own still have to register with the EPA to spray paint at a low volume?

EPA regulations are based on VOCs emitted, not shop ownership, so the answer is yes. Exemptions are two cars per year for hobbyists. If what you do is more than a hobby, it requires compliance with 6H and several other pollution prevention rules.

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