Important Regulatory Updates for the State of New York
The regulation was initially expected to take effect in 2020, but due to the logistical challenges of converting users to low-VOC solvent during the COVID-19 emergency, the State of New York extended the deadline to December 1, 2021. However, due to continued industry wide supply-chain sourcing challenges impacting the availability of VOC compliant solutions, the state of NY has issued a continuation of enforcement discretion for this regulation and has extended the deadline to convert to Dec 1, 2022. A link to the Enforcement Discretion letter issued by NYSDEC can be found below.
What Does This Mean?
Ultimately, in order for high VOC parts washing solvent users to be in compliance with this regulatory change, you will need to be switched from the cleaning solution you are currently using with your solvent parts cleaning equipment to an alternative compliant cleaning solution by the Dec 1, 2022 deadline.
Our Commitment To You
Over the course of the next few months, your local Safety-Kleen representative will be reaching out to you to discuss your options and work with you to transition you to a compliant solution that best meets your needs.
Check out the Enforcement Discretion Letter issued by the state and our Frequently Asked Questions document. We hope this information is helpful. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your local Safety-Kleen representative.
VOC compliant solutions
Whether you’re interested in something similar to what you use today or looking to upgrade to a more advanced automated cleaning system, we have the answer and will work with you to determine the right solution to keep you in compliance and meet your parts cleaning needs.
Safety-Kleens VOC compliant solutions offer:
- Same great service plans.
- Variety of low or exempted VOC cleaning chemistries to choose from.
- Parts washing technologies ranging from basic sink on drum models to high-pressure spray systems, ultrasonics and more.
