TORONTO, ON -- January 28, 2008 -- Waterborne legislation is coming, that’s a given. But the $200 million conversion project might take just a little longer than anticipated according to the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association.

Jim Quick, Executive Director of the association, is anticipating a one-year extension to a revised date of January 1, 1010. Speaking at the recent CCIF conference in Toronto he noted VOC regulations proposed by Environment Canada still must be published in the Canadian Gazette, a precursor to effecting legislation.

According to Quick, industry stakeholders will be solicited for comments after draft regulations are complete and published. After the comment period the final regulations must be published. He estimated a publication date for final regulations no earlier than the fall of 2008.

Hard costs to implement the proposed regulations across Canada are estimated by the association to be around $200 million with an estimated price tag for training and conversion at $75 million. Just over $25 million will be spent by shops on moveable equipment such as accelerators, washers and spray guns with $70 million expected on fixed equipment such as spray booths and mixing rooms. Quick suggested paint replacement would cost about $25 million.

Click here for more information on the legislation from Environment Canada’s website.

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