California Air Resources Board

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in cooperation with the air pollution control and air quality management districts (district), developed a Suggested Control Measure for Automotive Coatings (SCM).

2005 Suggested Control Measure Documents

The SCM promotes uniformity amongst district rules, improves enforceability, and achieves additional reductions of volatile organic compounds. The Board approved the SCM on October 20, 2005. This web page contains links relevant to the development of the SCM.

• Status of District Implementation of SCM
• Staff Report for SCM
• 2002 Survey of Automotive Refinishing Coatings