Controlling VOC Emissions from Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid
Rules in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115 for controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds from windshield washer fluid. These rules are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone.
Areas Affected
The rules apply statewide.
Rule Citation
30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter G, Division 1
Rule Description
- Applies to anyone who sells, supplies, distributes, or manufactures automotive windshield washer fluid for use in Texas.
- Limits the windshield washer fluid to 23.5% VOCs.
- Requires testing to determine the windshield washer fluid VOC content and maintaining appropriate records.
Rule History
The Chapter 115 rule history for automotive windshield washer fluid discusses revisions to the rules, including the rule proposal and adoption, the associated revision to the State Implementation Plan, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the rules.
Compliance Resources
- TexasEnviroHelp: Small Business and Local Government Assistance
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
- EPA Test Methods
- EPA Performance Specifications and Other Monitoring Information for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
Related Information
- Stakeholder groups that help the agency with air quality issues
- State Implementation Plan: Air Pollution from Ozone
- Air Permits and Registrations
- Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property
- Point Source Emissions Inventory
Contact Information
- Contact the Stationary Source Programs Team for additional information about stationary source rules.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates on SIP-related information, including information on stationary source rules. Select SIP Hot Topics under the Air Quality heading.