Dear Administrator Wheeler, The American Coatings Association (“ACA”) is pleased to submit this letter in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) efforts to increase consistency and transparency in considering benefits and costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process.
ACA is the premier trade association for manufacturers of paints and coatings and their raw material suppliers. Our industry ships an estimated $28.4 billion in paint and coatings annually, and we have seen our industry continue to grow in the last decade. Our diverse Members operate a broad array of establishments, from manufacturing and chemical supply facilities to hardware stores and name-brand retailers.