# 40 CFR § 59.100: Applicability and designation of regulated entity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.100

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 59.100
- **Heading:** Applicability and designation of regulated entity
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS > PART 59—NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS > Subpart B—National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings

## Text

(a) The provisions of this subpart apply to automobile refinish coatings and coating components manufactured on or after January 11, 1999 for sale or distribution in the United States.
(b) Regulated entities are manufacturers and importers of automobile refinish coatings or coating components that sell or distribute these coatings or coating components in the United States.
(c) The provisions of this subpart do not apply to automobile refinish coatings or coating components meeting the criteria in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this section.
(1) Coatings or coating components that are manufactured (in or outside the United States) exclusively for sale outside the United States.
(2) Coatings or coating components that are manufactured (in or outside the United States) before January 11, 1999.
(3) Coatings or coating components that are manufactured (in or outside the United States) for use by original equipment manufacturers.
(4) Coatings that are sold in nonrefillable aerosol containers.
(5) Lacquer topcoats or their components.
(6) Touch-up coatings.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 59.1 § 59.1 Final determinations under Section 183(e)(3)(C) of the CAA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.100 § 59.100 Applicability and designation of regulated entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.100.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.101 § 59.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.101.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.102 § 59.102 Standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.102.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.103 § 59.103 Container labeling requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.103.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.104 § 59.104 Compliance provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.104.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.105 § 59.105 Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.105.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.106 § 59.106 Variance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.106.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.107 § 59.107 Addresses of EPA Regional Offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.107.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.108 § 59.108 State Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.108.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.109 § 59.109 Circumvention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.109.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.110 § 59.110 Incorporations by Reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.110.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.111 § 59.111 Availability of information and confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.111.md)
- [40 CFR § 59.201 § 59.201 Applicability and designation of regulated entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-59.201.md)

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