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April 2000 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
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[April 24, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 79)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua000421.wais] [Page 23429-23597] Environmental Protection Agency [[Page 23429]] Part XXI _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 23430]] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Ch. I FRL-6549-2 April 2000 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the Semiannual Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions to update the public about:Regulations currently under development, Reviews of existing regulations, and Rulemakings completed or canceled since the last Agenda. EPA believes that if the people affected by rules take part in developing them, we will produce rules that are clearer, less burdensome, and more effective. TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to receive copies of future Agendas, please contact Janice Gray-Ndunguru (2136), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; or gray-ndunguru.janice@epa.gov; or by phone at (202) 564-6572. There is no charge for the Agenda. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you have questions or comments about a particular rule, please get in touch with the agency contact listed for that rule. If you have general comments or questions about the EPA's rulemaking process, please direct them to: Philip Schwartz (2136), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; phone: (202) 564-6564; e-mail: schwartz.philip@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents The Rulemaking Process EPA's Regulatory Philosophy and Priorities What Actions Are Included in the Agenda? How Is the Agenda Organized? What Information Is in Agenda Entries? Impacts on Small Entities Accessing Federal Register Documents via the Internet and via Email The Rulemaking Process Congress has created a number of requirements that agencies must meet when they issue regulations. These requirements are designed to support the creation of quality regulations and protect the rights of people affected by agencies' rules. These requirements are contained in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, and the Congressional Review Act. You can find information on many of these statutes at http:// www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/. President Clinton has also ordered that we meet a number of requirements when we issue regulations. Of particular significance for EPA rulemakings are Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), 13045 (Children's Health Protection), 13084 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments), and 13132 (Federalism). You can find information on these and other Executive orders at http://library.whitehouse.gov/. We encourage you to take part in the rulemaking process to make your views known and help us craft rules that: Protect human health, Preserve and enhance the environment, and Meet environmental goals without being unnecessarily burdensome. In addition to contacting the expert responsible for developing a particular rule, you also can comment on proposed rules that we publish in the Federal Register. Once we have proposed a rule, we will consider your comments and address them before issuing a final rule. To be most effective, comments should contain information and data that support your position, and you should also explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the final rule. You can be particularly helpful and persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and offer specific alternatives. The Agenda also includes some of our more important guidance documents. While these documents are not legally binding on EPA or outside parties, they will guide our thinking in major policy areas. We invite you to take part in developing these documents. EPA's Regulatory Philosophy and Priorities EPA's efforts to develop a system that works better and costs less are focused on five areas: Greater public access to information, more regulatory flexibility to obtain better results; stronger partnerships with States, tribes, and industries, more compliance assistance, and less paperwork and red tape. To learn more about what we are accomplishing in these areas please refer to the ``Statement of Regulatory Priorities'' contained in EPA's regulatory plan (64 FR 64023; and online at http:// ciir.cs.umass.edu/ciirdemo/ ua/AgendaOctober1999/web__pages/ priority/pfile-14.html). What Actions Are Included in the Agenda? EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in the Agenda. We do not generally include minor amendments or the following categories of actions in the Agenda: Under the Clean Air Act: Revisions to State Implementation Plans; Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; Deletions from the New Source Performance Standards source categories list; Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality Planning Purposes. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Actions regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations; decision documents defining and establishing registration standards; decision documents and termination decisions for the Special Review Registration process; and data call-in requests made under section 3(c)(2)(B). Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste delisting petitions. Under the Clean Water Act: State Water Quality Standards; Deletions from the section 307(a) list of toxic pollutants; Suspensions of toxic testing requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Delegations of NPDES authority to States. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State underground injection control programs. [[Page 23431]] The Office of Management and Budget has exempted most of these actions from the Executive Order 12866 review procedures. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from the Agenda. How Is the Agenda Organized? In accordance with Executive Order 12866, we publish the EPA Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions in April and October of each year as part of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. We have organized the Agenda: First, by the law that would authorize a particular regulation; Second, by the current stage of development (proposal, final, etc.); and Third, by the section number of the statute which requires or authorizes the rule. The following 14 sections deal with 13 laws that EPA administers and a fourteenth broader section called ``General'' that includes cross-cutting actions, such as rules authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules: 1. General 2. The Clean Air Act (CAA) 3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA) 4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 5. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 6. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-KnowAct (EPCRA) 7. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act 8. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 9. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 10. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA) 11. The Clean Water Act (CWA) 12. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 13. The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) 14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA) In each of these 14 sections, there are up to 5 headings covering the following stages of rulemaking: 1. Prerulemakings--Prerulemaking actions are intended to determine whether EPA should initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may include anything that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), significant studies or analyses of the possible need for regulatory action, announcement of reviews of existing regulations required by section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals. 2. Proposed Rules--This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs). 3. Final Rules--This section includes rules that are within a year of final promulgation. 4. Long-Term Actions--This section includes rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action is after March 2001. 5. Completed Actions--This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of the November 1999 Agenda. It also includes actions that we are no longer considering. If an action appears in the completed section, it will not appear in future Agendas unless we decide to initiate action again, in which case it will appear as a new entry. EPA also announces the results of our Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews in this section of the Agenda. What Information Is in Agenda Entries? Agenda entries include the following information, where applicable: Sequence Number: This indicates where the entry appears in the Agenda. Title: Titles for new entries (those that haven't appeared in previous Agendas) are preceded by a bullet ( ). The notation ``Section 610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as part of our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610). Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described below. Economically Significant: As defined in Executive Order 12866, a rulemaking action that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. OMB reviews all economically significant rules under Executive Order 12866. Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically significant but is considered significant by the agency. This category includes rules that are an EPA priority and rules that EPA anticipates will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 because they are likely to: create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of recipients; or raise novel legal or policy issues. Substantive, Nonsignificant: A rulemaking that has substantive impacts but is neither Significant, nor Routine and Frequent, nor Informational/Administrative/Other. Routine and Frequent: A rulemaking that is a specific case of a multiple recurring application of a regulatory program in the Code of Federal Regulations and that does not alter the body of the regulation. Informational/Administrative/Other: A rulemaking that is primarily informational or pertains to agency matters not central to accomplishing the agency's regulatory mandate but that the agency places in the Agenda to inform the public of the activity. Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in the congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) (5 U.S.C. 801; Public Law. 104-121) because it is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or meets other criteria specified in this law, we indicate this under the ``Priority'' heading with the statement ``Major under 5 U.S.C. 801.'' Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name of the law that authorizes the regulatory action. CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that will be affected by the action. Legal Deadline: An indication of whether the rule is subject to a statutory or judicial deadline, the date of that deadline, and whether the deadline pertains to a Notice of Proposed [[Page 23432]] Rulemaking, a Final Action, or some other action. Abstract: A brief description of the problem the regulation will address; the need for a Federal solution; to the extent available, the alternatives that the agency is considering to address the problem; and the potential advantages and disadvantages of the action. Timetable: The dates (and citations) that documents for this action were published in the Federal Register and, where possible, a projected date for the next step. Projected publication dates frequently change during the course of a rule development. The projections in the Agenda are our best estimates as of the date we submit the Agenda for publication. For some entries, the timetable indicates that the date of the next action is ``to be determined.'' Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Generally, such an analysis is required for proposed or final rules that EPA believes may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on small entities. Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on levels of government and, if so, whether the governments are State, local, tribal, or Federal. Federalism Implications: Indicates whether the action is expected to have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act requires an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits if a rule includes a mandate that may result in expenditures of more than $100 million in any 1 year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. If we expect to exceed the section 202 threshold, we note that in this section. Reinventing Government: If an action is part of the President's Reinventing Government Initiative, we indicate it in this section. Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, if available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the regulation. SAN Number: A code number that EPA uses to identify and track rulemakings. RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and track rulemakings. Impacts on Small Entities Rules Under Development Expected To Have Some Impact on Small Entities, but Not a Significant Impact on a Substantial Number In the ``Small Entities Affected'' section, we indicate whether we expect an action will have an impact on small businesses, governments, or nonprofit organizations, but one which is less than a significant impact on a substantial number. In the second index at the end of the Agenda, we list all actions that we believe will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities but which will have some impact on small entities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Considerations: Rules Expected To Have a Significant Impact on a Substantial Number of Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) requires that we pay particular attention to the impact of regulations on small entities (i.e., small businesses, small governmental jurisdictions, and small nonprofit organizations). The RFA/SBREFA applies to rules we are now developing and requires us to: 1. Convene a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel prior to proposing any rule with the potential to impose a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (RFA section 609). SBREFA also established the EPA's Small Business Advocacy Chair who chairs each SBAR Panel. A SBAR Panel has four members: The Chair, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget, and a senior manager from the EPA program office responsible for the subject rule. In the case of rules requiring a SBAR Panel, the Agency's small entity outreach prior to the convening of a Panel culminates in the development of a summary document that contains information on the potential impact of a proposed rule on small entities, and particularly on the issues referenced in RFA section 609. This summary then serves as the basis for convening the Panel. The Panel then conducts its review, carries out its own small entity outreach, and prepares a final report based on the comments from the small entity representatives and the Panel's deliberations. The Panel's final report is provided to the EPA Administrator and is made a part of the rulemaking record. Rules listed in the first appendix at the end of the Agenda may require Small Business Advocacy Review Panels. 2. At the proposed and final rule stages of rule development, the Agency must prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements (RFA sections 603 and 604), unless the Administrator certifies that the rule will not have a ``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities'' (RFA section 605). A regulatory flexibility analysis must, among other items specified in the RFA, identify the extent to which small entities will be subject to the rule's requirements and describe any significant alternatives to the rule that accomplish the objectives of applicable statutes and which minimize any significant economic impacts on small entities. We have listed in the first index at the end of the Agenda all rules under development that may require a regulatory flexibility analysis. 3. RFA section 610 requires that an agency review within 10 years of promulgation those regulations that have or will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. We undertake these reviews to decide whether we should continue the rule unchanged, amend it, or withdraw it. We announce our forthcoming 610 reviews in the ``Prerule'' section of the Agenda. We encourage small entities to provide comments on the need to change these rules. We will consider all of your comments as we decide whether to continue, amend, or withdraw these rules. We particularly encourage comments by small entities about how rules could be made clearer, more effective, or remove [[Page 23433]] conflicting or overlapping requirements with other Federal or State regulations. Please direct your comments to the contact person listed in the Agenda entry. If you have general questions about our 610 review program or suggestions for other rules we should review under section 610, please contact Philip Schwartz (2136), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460; fax: (202) 260-5478, e- mail: schwartz.philip@epa.gov. Accessing Federal Register Documents via the Internet and via Email Like many organizations in the public and private sector, EPA is harnessing the power of the Internet to meet the needs of those we serve. The EPA Web site offers more than 100,000 files online. In February 2000, we significantly upgraded the security of EPA Internet computer systems. As a result, we are not currently updating information as often as usual for some Agency Web sites. You may subscribe for e-mail about our electronic Federal Register (FR) document collections. We maintain 12 collections including: air; water; wastes and emergency response; pesticides; toxic substances; right-to-know and toxic release inventory; environmental impacts; endangered species; meetings; the Science Advisory Board; daily full-text notices with page numbers; and general information. For more information and to subscribe via our FR Web site, visit: http://www.epa.gov/ fedrgstr/subscribe.htm. If you have e-mail without full Internet access, please send an e-mail to envsubset@epa.gov to request instructions for subscribing to the EPA Federal Register listservers. Several Web sites allow access to the full text of Federal Register documents. The Government Printing Office site has a number of databases online including the Unified Agenda and the Federal Register going back to 1994. This site is the official source for the electronic Federal Register. It provides public access via telnet, Internet, and dial-up connection and is located at http://www.access.gpo.gov/ su__docs/aces/ aaces002.html. EPA's site (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/) has environmental rules issued by EPA and other Federal agencies dating back to October 1994 and lets you search by date, page citation or keyword. It includes links to the Regulatory Information Service Center and Government Printing Office sites. The Regulatory Information Service Center of the General Services Administration maintains a site to help users who want to find information about Federal, State, and local regulations at http:// www.reginfo.gov/. This site includes all agencies' regulatory agendas and regulatory plans going back to October 1995. In the Additional Information section of many of the entries in this Agenda we include the Internet address for documents that we have already published as part of the rulemaking. The April 2000 EPA Agenda follows. Dated: March 24, 2000. Richard T. Farrell, Associate Administrator, Office of Policy and Reinvention. GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3107 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39 Procurement Under Assistance Agreements............................................. 3108 SAN No. 4191 Revision to EPAAR 1552.211-73, Level of Effort......................... 2030-AA64 3109 SAN No. 4226 Incorporating Informal Clauses (EP) Into the EPAAR..................... 2030-AA66 3110 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest.... 2030-AA67 3111 SAN No. 3629 EPA Mentor-Protege Program............................................. 2030-AA40 3112 SAN No. 3876 Incrementally Funding Fixed Price Contracts............................ 2030-AA50 3113 SAN No. 3874 Deletion of EPA Acquisition Regulations for Quality Systems for 2030-AA51 Environmental Programs.............................................................. 3114 SAN No. 3817 Implementation of Changes to 40 CFR Part 32............................ 2030-AA48 3115 SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations..................... 2020-AA21 3116 SAN No. 4180 Rewriting of EPA Regulations Implementing the Freedom of Information 2020-AA40 Act................................................................................. 3117 SAN No. 4270 Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule........... 2020-AA41 3118 SAN No. 4292 Proposed Revision to EPA's Implementing NEPA Regulations............... 2020-AA42 3119 SAN No. 4351 Warrants for On-Scene Coordinators..................................... 2030-AA68 3120 SAN No. 4396 Business Ownership Representation...................................... 2030-AA69 3121 SAN No. 4397 Contractor Diversity Clause............................................ 2030-AA70 3122 SAN No. 4398 Display of EPA Office of Inspector General Hotline Poster.............. 2030-AA71 3123 SAN No. 4400 Administrative Corrections to EPAAR 1515, Contracting By Negotiation... 2030-AA73 3124 SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program............................... 2070-AD24 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23434]] GENERAL--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3125 SAN No. 3736 Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and Promulgation of Performance 2030-AA55 Partnership (State) Grant Regulation................................................ 3126 SAN No. 4128 Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and Promulgation of Performance 2030-AA56 Partnership (Tribal) Grant Rule..................................................... 3127 SAN No. 4187 EPAAR Coverage on Local Hiring and Training............................ 2030-AA62 3128 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR........................... 2030-AA37 3129 SAN No. 3807 Consolidation of Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) Regulations 2020-AA26 Currently Under TSCA and FIFRA Into One Rule........................................ 3130 SAN No. 3933 Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in 2020-AA34 Antarctica.......................................................................... 3131 SAN No. 4185 Electronic Funds Transfer.............................................. 2030-AA57 3132 SAN No. 4399 Ratification and Debarment/Suspension Procedures....................... 2030-AA72 3133 SAN No. 4401 Revision to Award Fee Clauses, 1552.216-70 and 1552.216-75............. 2030-AA74 3134 SAN No. 3890 Tolerances for Pesticide Emergency Exemptions.......................... 2070-AD15 3135 SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees.................................. 2070-AD23 3136 SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment.............................. 2080-AA06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3137 SAN No. 4386 Codification to Revision of OMB Circular A-110: Public Access to Data 2030-AA75 Produced Under an Award............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3138 SAN No. 4393 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether; Advanced Notice of Intent To Initiate 2060-AJ00 Rulemaking Under the Toxic Substances Control Act To Eliminate or Limit the Use of MTBE as a Fuel Additive............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3139 SAN No. 3263 Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures........ 2060-AE20 3140 SAN No. 3262 Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................. 2060-AE22 3141 SAN No. 3407 Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for 2060-AF00 Various Media; Revisions............................................................ 3142 SAN No. 3412 Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)................................. 2060-AF70 3143 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)......................... 2060-AF72 3144 SAN No. 3741 Service Information Availability....................................... 2060-AG13 3145 SAN No. 3819 NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators....................................... 2060-AG50 3146 SAN No. 3820 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products............................ 2060-AG52 3147 SAN No. 3970 NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Production............................. 2060-AH11 3148 SAN No. 3969 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills................................ 2060-AH13 3149 SAN No. 3986 Consolidated Emission Reporting Rule................................... 2060-AH25 3150 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31 Provisions.......................................................................... 3151 SAN No. 3910 Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures................................ 2060-AH34 3152 SAN No. 4046 Federal Major New Source Review (NSR) Program for Nonattainment Areas.. 2060-AH53 3153 SAN No. 4022 NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks............. 2060-AH55 3154 SAN No. 4120 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allowance System for Controlling 2060-AH67 HCFC Production, Import & Export.................................................... 3155 SAN No. 4111 NESHAP: Fumed Silica Production........................................ 2060-AH72 3156 SAN No. 4114 NESHAP: Polyvinyl Chloride and CoPolymers Production................... 2060-AH82 [[Page 23435]] 3157 SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16 - Specifications and Test Procedures for 2060-AH84 Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources........................ 3158 SAN No. 4082 NESHAP: Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production........................... 2060-AH89 3159 SAN No. 4003 Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR 191, Subpart A......... 2060-AH90 3160 SAN No. 4333 Decision on a Petition from the Territory of American Samoa to be 2060-AI60 Exempted from the Gasoline Anti-dumping Regulations................................. 3161 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................. 2060-AA61 3162 SAN No. 3470 Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of State 2060-AF01 Implementation Plans (Guideline on Air Quality Models).............................. 3163 SAN No. 3656 NESHAP/NSPS: Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine.................. 2060-AG63 3164 SAN No. 3657 NESHAP: Combustion Turbine............................................. 2060-AG67 3165 SAN No. 3343 NESHAP: Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries............................. 2060-AE43 3166 SAN No. 3346 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel...................................... 2060-AE48 3167 SAN No. 3326 NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production....................... 2060-AE79 3168 SAN No. 3452 NESHAP: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production and Miscellaneous 2060-AE82 Coating Production.................................................................. 3169 SAN No. 3449 NESHAP: Chlorine Production............................................ 2060-AE85 3170 SAN No. 3551 Amendments to General Provisions Subparts A and B for 40 CFR 63........ 2060-AF31 3171 SAN No. 3747 NESHAP: Boat Manufacturing............................................. 2060-AG27 3172 SAN No. 3749 NESHAP: Tire Manufacturing............................................. 2060-AG29 3173 SAN No. 3823 NESHAP: Large Appliance (Surface Coating).............................. 2060-AG54 3174 SAN No. 3825 NESHAP: Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products (Surface Coating)....... 2060-AG56 3175 SAN No. 3827 Paper and Other Web Coating NESHAP..................................... 2060-AG58 3176 SAN No. 3655 NESHAP: Asphalt Roofing and Processing................................. 2060-AG66 3177 SAN No. 3837 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers............... 2060-AG69 3178 SAN No. 3902 NESHAP: Semiconductor Production....................................... 2060-AG93 3179 SAN No. 3905 NESHAP: Metal Coil (Surface Coating) Industry.......................... 2060-AG97 3180 SAN No. 3907 NESHAP: Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing (Surface Coating) 2060-AG99 3181 SAN No. 3908 Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC Rule......................... 2060-AH00 3182 SAN No. 3924 NESHAP: Primary Magnesium Refining..................................... 2060-AH03 3183 SAN No. 2841 NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment.............................. 2060-AH08 3184 SAN No. 3968 NESHAP: Site Remediation............................................... 2060-AH12 3185 SAN No. 3964 NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing Operations....................... 2060-AH17 3186 SAN No. 3903 NESHAP: Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production................ 2060-AH22 3187 SAN No. 3972 NESHAP: Rocket Engine Test Firing...................................... 2060-AH35 3188 SAN No. 3971 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution.................................... 2060-AH41 3189 SAN No. 3973 NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations.............. 2060-AH42 3190 SAN No. 3479 Amendments to Parts 51, 52, 63, 70 and 71 Regarding the Provisions for 2060-AI01 Determining Potential To Emit....................................................... 3191 SAN No. 4218 NESHAP: Process Heaters................................................ 2060-AI35 3192 SAN No. 3751 NSPS: New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for 2060-AG31 Other Solid Waste Incinerators...................................................... 3193 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01 Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas......................... 3194 SAN No. 3824 Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings) NESHAP.............................. 2060-AG55 3195 SAN No. 3826 Plastic Parts (Surface Coating) NESHAP................................. 2060-AG57 3196 SAN No. 3139 Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of Foreign Manufactured 2060-AD90 Vehicles and Engines; Amendment..................................................... 3197 SAN No. 3979 Review of Federal Test Procedures for Emissions From Motor Vehicles; 2060-AH38 Test Procedure Adjustments to Fuel Economy and Emission Test Results................ 3198 SAN No. 3673 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales 2060-AG20 Restriction......................................................................... 3199 SAN No. 4271 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Additional Steps to conform US 2060-AI41 Methyl Bromide Program to Obligations under the Montreal Protocol and Recent Changes to the CAA.......................................................................... 3200 SAN No. 4385 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements 2060-AJ03 Implementing the Onboard Diagnostic Check; Proposed Amendment to the Final Rule..... 3201 SAN No. 4105 NESHAP: Generic MACT for Carbon Black, Ethylene, Cyanide and Spandex... 2060-AH68 3202 SAN No. 4115 NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment.............................. 2060-AH69 3203 SAN No. 4154 Control of Emissions From Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines Rated Over 19 2060-AI11 kW and New Land-Based Recreational Spark-Ignition Engines........................... [[Page 23436]] 3204 SAN No. 4251 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from New Compression-Ignition and 2060-AI36 Spark-Ignition Recreational Marine Engines.......................................... 3205 SAN No. 4252 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Manufacture of Halon Blends, 2060-AI40 Intentional Release of Halon, Technical Training and Disposal of Halon and Halon- Containing Equipment - Amendment.................................................... 3206 SAN No. 4253 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Quarantine and 2060-AI42 Preshipment Methyl Bromide Used in the United States and Baseline Adjustments....... 3207 SAN No. 4266 Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide...... 2060-AI43 3208 SAN No. 4284 Revision of Schedule for Standards Under section 112 of the Clean Air 2060-AI52 Act................................................................................. 3209 SAN No. 4285 Control of Emissions of Hazardous Pollutants from Motor Vehicles and 2060-AI55 Motor Vehicle Fuels................................................................. 3210 SAN No. 4340 Transportation Conformity Amendments: Response to March 2, 1999, Court 2060-AI56 Decision............................................................................ 3211 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Proposed 2060-AI62 Amendments.......................................................................... 3212 SAN No. 4316 NESHAP for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization Operations- 2060-AI64 Monitoring Amendments............................................................... 3213 SAN No. 4310 NESHAP for the Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments............ 2060-AI66 3214 SAN No. 4325 NESHAP: Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing............... 2060-AI67 3215 SAN No. 4355 Heavy-Duty Engine Emission Standards and Diesel Fuel Sulfur Control 2060-AI69 Requirements........................................................................ 3216 SAN No. 4313 Petitions to Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants (e.g., MEK, EGBE, 2060-AI72 Methanol, and MIBK) from Section 112(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act..................... 3217 SAN No. 4144 NESHAP: Engine Test Facilities......................................... 2060-AI74 3218 SAN No. 4346 NESHAP: Lightweight Aggregate Manufacturing............................ 2060-AI75 3219 SAN No. 4354 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source 2060-AI78 Categories - Pharmaceuticals Production; Proposed Amendments........................ 3220 SAN No. 4273 Proposed Rule to Amend Subpart H, 40 CFR Part 61 for Emissions of 2060-AI90 Radionuclides Other Than Radon from DOE Facilities.................................. 3221 SAN No. 4304 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone - Corrections Notice... 2060-AI95 3222 SAN No. 4306 Development of Reference Method for the Determination of Source 2060-AI96 Emissions of Filterable Fine Particulate Matter as PM2.5............................ 3223 SAN No. 4348 Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97 Amendment to the Final Rule......................................................... 3224 SAN No. 4358 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Reformulated Gasoline 2060-AI98 Adjustment.......................................................................... 3225 SAN No. 4380 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing Industry.......................... 2060-AJ02 3226 SAN No. 4402 NESHAP: Oil & Natural Gas Production & Natural Gas Transmission & 2060-AJ08 Storage; Amendments................................................................. 3227 SAN No. 4417 Removal of Aluminum Die Casting and Aluminum Foundries From the 2060-AJ11 Secondary Aluminum NESHAP and Applicability Stay for These Industries............... 3228 SAN No. 4390 New Source Review Sector-Based Approach................................ 2060-AJ14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3229 SAN No. 3259 New Source Review (NSR) Reform......................................... 2060-AE11 3230 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater 2060-AE94 (FINAL) & Amend. to Appendix C of Part 63 & Appendix J of Part 60................... 3231 SAN No. 3549 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants... 2060-AF28 3232 SAN No. 3569 Source Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2060-AF42 Station; Four Corners Power Plant................................................... 3233 SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83 203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51............................................. 3234 SAN No. 3637 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources 2060-AF84 Located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation......................................... 3235 SAN No. 3568 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada 2060-AG14 3236 SAN No. 3743 Amendments for Testing and Monitoring Provisions to Part 60, Part 61, 2060-AG21 and Part 63......................................................................... 3237 SAN No. 3744 Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AG22 Monitoring Requirements (PS-1)...................................................... 3238 SAN No. 3748 Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical 2060-AG28 Manufacturing Industry.............................................................. 3239 SAN No. 3900 Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 Method for 2060-AG88 Measuring Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions................................ 3240 SAN No. 3958 Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203) 2060-AH23 [[Page 23437]] 3241 SAN No. 4030 Expanded Definitions for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles and Engines 2060-AH52 Meeting Low-Emission Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards............................. 3242 SAN No. 4123 NESHAP: for Source Category: Pulp and Paper Production; Amendments to 2060-AH74 the Promulgated Rule................................................................ 3243 SAN No. 4103 NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Synthetic Organic 2060-AH81 Chemical Industry (SOCMI) & Other Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment Leaks..................................................................... 3244 SAN No. 4077 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration on the 610 2060-AH99 Nonessential Products Ban........................................................... 3245 SAN No. 4165 Optional Certification Streamlining Procedures for LDVs, LDTs, and HDEs 2060-AI15 3246 SAN No. 4254 Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to 2060-AI45 Exclude Tertiary Butyl Acetate...................................................... 3247 SAN No. 4295 Additional Flexibility Amendments to Inspection Maintenance Program 2060-AI61 Requirements; Amendments to the Final Rule.......................................... 3248 SAN No. 3304 NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production............................... 2060-AE44 3249 SAN No. 3340 NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting........................................ 2060-AE46 3250 SAN No. 3078 NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry.................................... 2060-AE77 3251 SAN No. 3550 NESHAP: Manufacturing of Nutritional Yeast............................. 2060-AF30 3252 SAN No. 3829 Revisions to the Regulation for Approval of State Programs and 2060-AG60 Delegation of Federal Authorities 112(l)............................................ 3253 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins 2060-AH47 and Group IV Polymers and Resins.................................................... 3254 SAN No. 4162 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production and NESHAP: Natural Gas 2060-AI13 Transmission and Storage, Amendments................................................ 3255 SAN No. 3613 New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Commercial 2060-AF91 and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units....................................... 3256 SAN No. 4352 Transportation Conformity Amendment: Deletion of Grace Period.......... 2060-AI76 3257 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations....... 2060-AI03 3258 SAN No. 3361 Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower) 2060-AE29 (Phase 2)........................................................................... 3259 SAN No. 3556 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a 2060-AF36 Recycling Standard Under Section 608................................................ 3260 SAN No. 3560 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Refrigerant Recycling Rule Amendment 2060-AF37 To Include Substitute Refrigerants.................................................. 3261 SAN No. 3525 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Update of the Substitutes List Under 2060-AG12 the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program.............................. 3262 SAN No. 4159 Redefinition of Glycol Ethers Listed as HAPs Under the Clean Air Act, 2060-AI08 and Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA............................................... 3263 SAN No. 4043 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From 2004 and Later Model Year 2060-AI12 Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Vehicles; Revision of Light-Duty Truck Definition.... 3264 SAN No. 4219 Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators--Federal Plan (Federal 2060-AI25 Plan for existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators)................... 3265 SAN No. 4240 NESHAP: Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite 2060-AI34 and Stand Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills............................................. 3266 SAN No. 4243 Standards and Guidelines for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units.... 2060-AI51 3267 SAN No. 4286 National Emission Standards for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product 2060-AI65 Recovery Plants (Part 61, subpart L)................................................ 3268 SAN No. 4282 Technical Amendment to the Finding of Significant Contribution and 2060-AI71 Rulemaking for Certain States for Purposes of Reducing Regional Transport of Ozone (The NOx SIP Call rule)............................................................. 3269 SAN No. 4318 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of 2000 Essential-Use 2060-AI73 Allowances.......................................................................... 3270 SAN No. 4353 Amendments to the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities NESHAP 2060-AI77 for the Hap and Voc Content Limits for Primer Operations and Stay of Compliance..... 3271 SAN No. 4315 Source Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2060-AI79 Station; Navajo Nation.............................................................. 3272 SAN No. 4276 Revision to NOx SIP Call Emission Budgets for Connecticut, 2060-AI80 Massachusetts and Rhode Island...................................................... 3273 SAN No. 4275 Amendment to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2060-AI91 Halogenated Solvent Cleaning........................................................ 3274 SAN No. 4299 Revision to Method 24 for Electrical Insulating Varnishes.............. 2060-AI94 3275 SAN No. 4387 Amendments to State and Federal Operating Permits Programs, Part 70 and 2060-AJ04 Part 71, Compliance Certification Requirements...................................... 3276 SAN No. 4384 Direct Final Amendments to the Polyether Polyols NESHAP................ 2060-AJ10 3277 SAN No. 4388 Extending Operating Permits Program Interim Approval Expiration Dates.. 2060-AJ12 3278 SAN No. 4379 Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment.................................... 2060-AJ13 [[Page 23438]] 3279 SAN No. 4410 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone Allocation of Essential-Use 2060-AJ15 Allowances for Calendar Year 2000: Laboratory Essential Use Exemptions.............. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3280 SAN No. 3553 Implementation of Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient 2060-AF34 Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Regional Haze Regulations......................... 3281 SAN No. 3922 Revised Permit Revision Procedures for the Federal Operating Permits 2060-AG92 Program............................................................................. 3282 SAN No. 3975 Review of Minor New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country........ 2060-AH37 3283 SAN No. 4045 Rulemaking To Modify the List of Source Categories From Which Fugitive 2060-AH58 Emissions Are Considered in Major Source Determinations............................. 3284 SAN No. 4102 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing................................... 2060-AH73 3285 SAN No. 4104 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Industry.......................... 2060-AH75 3286 SAN No. 4116 NESHAP: Ammonium Sulphate Production (Caprolactam By-Product).......... 2060-AH77 3287 SAN No. 4107 NESHAP: Asphalt/Coal Tar Application on Metal Pipes.................... 2060-AH78 3288 SAN No. 4113 NESHAP: Clay Processing Minerals....................................... 2060-AH79 3289 SAN No. 4112 NESHAP: Hydrogen Chloride Production................................... 2060-AH80 3290 SAN No. 4098 NESHAP: Uranium Hexafluoride Production................................ 2060-AH83 3291 SAN No. 4096 Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) To Reduce the Regional Transport of 2060-AH87 Ozone in the Eastern United States.................................................. 3292 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions.............................. 2060-AH93 3293 SAN No. 4247 Revisions to Air Pollution Emergency Episode Requirements (Subpart H, 2060-AI47 40 CFR Part 51)..................................................................... 3294 SAN No. 3638 Revision of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Plan................. 2060-AI49 3295 SAN No. 3746 NESHAP: Paint Stripping Operations..................................... 2060-AG26 3296 SAN No. 3754 Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners Maximum Achievable Control Technology 2060-AG34 (MACT) Standard..................................................................... 3297 SAN No. 3652 NESHAP: Refractories Manufacturing..................................... 2060-AG68 3298 SAN No. 3651 NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing............................................. 2060-AG72 3299 SAN No. 3899 NESHAP: Friction Products Manufacturing................................ 2060-AG87 3300 SAN No. 3906 NESHAP: Metal Can (Surface Coating) Industry........................... 2060-AG96 3301 SAN No. 3909 NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing............................ 2060-AG98 3302 SAN No. 3962 NESHAP: Manufacture of Carbon Black.................................... 2060-AH19 3303 SAN No. 2937 Field Citation Program................................................. 2020-AA32 3304 SAN No. 3904 NESHAP: Wood Building Products (Surface Coating)....................... 2060-AH02 3305 SAN No. 4245 Consumer and Commercial Products: Flexible Package Printing Materials: 2060-AI31 Determination on Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu of Regulation................ 3306 SAN No. 4110 NESHAP: Alumina Processing............................................. 2060-AH70 3307 SAN No. 4222 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation 2060-AI37 Operations.......................................................................... 3308 SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate 2060-AI44 Matter.............................................................................. 3309 SAN No. 3626 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendment to Transshipment Provision 2060-AI46 in Final Rule Accelerating the Phaseout of Ozone-Depleting Substances............... 3310 SAN No. 4274 Identification of Additional Ozone Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard 2060-AI57 and to Which the 1-Hour Standard is No Longer Applicable (7 areas).................. 3311 SAN No. 4343 NESHAP: Ceramics....................................................... 2060-AI68 3312 SAN No. 4383 Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From 2060-AI99 the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey........................ 3313 SAN No. 4391 Rescinding the Finding That the Pre-existing PM10 Standards Are No 2060-AJ05 Longer Applicable in Northern Ada County/Boise, Idaho............................... 3314 SAN No. 4413 NESHAP: Aluminum Die Casting and Aluminum Foundries.................... 2060-AJ09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23439]] CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3315 SAN No. 4095 Findings of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking on Section 126 2060-AH88 Petitions for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport....................... 3316 SAN No. 4108 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations; Final Rule--Settlement 2060-AH96 Agreement; and NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations; Technical Amendments.......................................................................... 3317 SAN No. 4078 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Marine Diesel Engines At 2060-AI17 or Above 37 Kilowatts............................................................... 3318 SAN No. 4211 Tier II Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards and 2060-AI23 Gasoline Sulfur Standards........................................................... 3319 SAN No. 3228 NESHAP: Manufacturing of Amino/Phenolic Resins (previously known as 2060-AE36 Polymers & Resins Group III)........................................................ 3320 SAN No. 3341 NESHAP: Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing................................ 2060-AE45 3321 SAN No. 3377 NESHAP: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)-Amendments............... 2060-AF26 3322 SAN No. 3821 NESHAP: Ethylene Processes............................................. 2060-AG53 3323 SAN No. 3967 NESHAP: Spandex Production............................................. 2060-AH14 3324 SAN No. 4328 List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release 2050-AE70 Prevention; Petition to Delist Vinyl Acetate........................................ 3325 SAN No. 4291 List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release 2050-AE72 Prevention; Proposed Amendment; Flammable Hydrocarbon Fuel Exemption................ 3326 SAN No. 4244 Amendment to Regulations Governing Equivalent Emission Limitations by 2060-AI28 Permit.............................................................................. 3327 SAN No. 4066 Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills that 2060-AI50 Commenced Construction Prior to 5/30/91 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since 5/30/91....................................................................... 3328 SAN No. 4289 Process Wastewater Provisions of the Generic MACT...................... 2060-AI53 3329 SAN No. 4335 Revisions to Promulgation of Federal Implementation Plan for Arizona - 2060-AI54 Maricopa Nonattainment Area PM-10 Test Methods...................................... 3330 SAN No. 4272 Area Source Title V Operating Permit Deferrals......................... 2060-AI58 3331 SAN No. 4287 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standard for Architectural 2060-AI63 Coatings; Proposed Amendments....................................................... 3332 SAN No. 4356 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Extension of Reformulated 2060-AI70 Gasoline Program to the Kansas City, KS Former Ozone Nonattainment Area............. 3333 SAN No. 4273 Proposed Rule to Amend Subpart H, 40 CFR Part 61 for Emissions of 2060-AI81 Radionuclides Other Than Radon from DOE Facilities.................................. 3334 SAN No. 4299 Revision to Method 24 for Electrical Insulating Varnishes.............. 2060-AI85 3335 SAN No. 4304 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone - Corrections Notice... 2060-AI86 3336 SAN No. 4306 Development of Reference Method for the Determination of Source 2060-AI87 Emissions of Filterable Fine Particulate Matter as PM2.5............................ 3337 SAN No. 4348 Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI88 Amendment to the Final Rule......................................................... 3338 SAN No. 4358 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Reformulated Gasoline 2060-AI89 Adjustment.......................................................................... 3339 SAN No. 4339 Amendments to the NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning................. 2060-AJ01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3340 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63 Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste.................................................... 3341 SAN No. 4403 Revision of the 40 CFR Part 194 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Compliance 2060-AJ07 Criteria............................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3342 SAN No. 3602 Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water.......................... 2060-AF39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23440]] FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3343 SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for Registration Review Program................. 2070-AD29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3344 SAN No. 2687 Data Requirements for Pesticide Registration (Revision)................ 2070-AC12 3345 SAN No. 4173 Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Registrations; Product Chemistry 2070-AD30 Requirements........................................................................ 3346 SAN No. 4143 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program.................................. 2070-AD26 3347 SAN No. 4216 Regulatory Review of Pesticide Emergency Exemption Regulations......... 2070-AD36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3348 SAN No. 3731 WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard; Glove Amendment............. 2070-AC93 3349 SAN No. 2684 Exemptions for Plant Pesticides Regulated Under FIFRA and FFDCA........ 2070-AC02 3350 SAN No. 3222 Ground Water and Pesticide Management Plan............................. 2070-AC46 3351 SAN No. 3432 Pesticide Management and Disposal...................................... 2020-AA33 3352 SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal: Standards for Pesticide Containers 2070-AB95 and Containment..................................................................... 3353 SAN No. 3892 Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide Products; and 2070-AD14 Other Pesticide Regulatory Changes.................................................. 3354 SAN No. 4347 Registration of Granular Fertilizer-Pesticide Combination Products..... 2070-AD40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3355 SAN No. 2720 Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored 2020-AA29 Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3356 SAN No. 4260 Status of Pesticide-Treated Seeds under FIFRA.......................... 2070-AD37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3357 SAN No. 4176 Chemical Right-to-Know Initiative...................................... 2070-AD25 3358 SAN No. 4174 TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreement for Certain Oxygenated 2070-AD28 Fuel Additives...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23441]] TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3359 SAN No. 4015 TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original TRI List...................... 2070-AD18 3360 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and 2070-AC64 Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule--Building and Structures Section 402(a) 3361 SAN No. 3990 Multi-Chemical Test Rule; High Production Volume Chemicals............. 2070-AD16 3362 SAN No. 3494 Test Rules; Generic Entry for Proposed Decisions....................... 2070-AB07 3363 SAN No. 2245 Test Rules; Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures.......... 2070-AB30 3364 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; ATSDR Substances............................................ 2070-AB79 3365 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule for Certain Metals........................................... 2070-AD10 3366 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................. 2070-AA58 3367 SAN No. 3894 TSCA Biotechnology Follow-Up Rules..................................... 2070-AD13 3368 SAN No. 2249 Asbestos Worker Protection Rule Amendments............................. 2070-AC66 3369 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Training and Certification for Renovation 2070-AC83 and Remodeling Section 402(c)(3).................................................... 3370 SAN No. 4172 Lead; Notification Requirements for Lead-based Paint Abatement 2070-AD31 Activities and Training............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3371 SAN No. 3301 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments.................................. 2070-AC61 3372 SAN No. 3243 Lead; TSCA Section 403; Identification of Dangerous Levels of Lead..... 2070-AC63 3373 SAN No. 3493 Test Rules; Generic Entry for Final Decisions.......................... 2070-AB94 3374 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................. 2070-AC76 3375 SAN No. 4425 Test Rule; OSHA Chemicals Dermal Testing............................... 2070-AD42 3376 SAN No. 1976 Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances.................... 2070-AA59 3377 SAN No. 3495 Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend 2070-AB27 Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders................................................... 3378 SAN No. 2150 PCBs; Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20 Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce..................... 3379 SAN No. 3528 Refractory Ceramic Fibers; Significant New Use Rules on National 2070-AC37 Program Chemicals................................................................... 3380 SAN No. 3021 PCBs; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Reclassification of PCB and PCB 2070-AC39 Electrical Equipment Rule........................................................... 3381 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions............................ 2070-AC51 3382 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............. 2070-AB08 3383 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules............... 2070-AB11 3384 SAN No. 2779 Acrylamide; Prohibition on Manufacture, Importation, Distribution and 2070-AC17 Use of Acrylamide for Grouting...................................................... 3385 SAN No. 3118 TSCA Section 8(e) Policy; Notice of Clarification...................... 2070-AC80 3386 SAN No. 3559 Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement Period and TSCA Section 12(b) 2070-AC84 Export Notification Period Sunset Dates for TSCA Section 4 Substances............... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3387 SAN No. 3508 Lead; Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris Section 402(a) 2070-AC72 3388 SAN No. 2865 Voluntary Children's Chemical Safety Testing Program................... 2070-AC27 3389 SAN No. 3252 Lead; Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act 2070-AC21 (TSCA) To Reduce Lead (Pb) Consumption and Use...................................... 3390 SAN No. 4179 PCBs; Polychlorinated Biphenyl; Use Authorizations..................... 2070-AD27 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23442]] TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3391 SAN No. 3243 Lead; Overview of Rulemakings Under TSCA Section 402, Lead-Based Paint 2070-AD06 Activities for the Regulatory Plan.................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3392 SAN No. 2847 TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information Requirements................. 2070-AC24 3393 SAN No. 4265 TRI; Revisions to the Otherwise Use Activity Exemptions and the Coal 2070-AD39 Extraction Activities Exemption..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3394 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Responses to Petitions Received To Add or Delete or Modify 2070-AC00 Chemical Listings on the Toxic Release Inventory.................................... 3395 SAN No. 4259 TRI; Lowering of EPCRA Section 313 Reporting Thresholds for Lead and 2070-AD38 Lead Compounds...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3396 SAN No. 3007 TRI; Chemical Expansion; Finalization of Deferred Chemicals............ 2070-AC47 3397 SAN No. 3877 TRI; Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; 2070-AD08 Community Right-to-Know............................................................. 3398 SAN No. 4023 TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production to the Toxic 2070-AD19 Release Inventory................................................................... 3399 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17 Streamlining Rule................................................................... 3400 SAN No. 3994 Response to a Petition Requesting Deletion of Phosmet from the 2050-AE42 Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) List.......................................... 3401 SAN No. 3993 Modification of Threshold Planning Quantity for Isophorone Diisocyanate 2050-AE43 3402 SAN No. 4392 TRI: APA Petition-EPCRA 313 Definition of ``Overburden'' as it relates 2070-AD41 to the mining industry.............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3403 SAN No. 3880 TRI; Reporting Threshold Amendment for Certain Persistent and 2070-AD09 Bioaccumulative Toxic Chemicals (PBTs).............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEMICAL SAFETY INFORMATION, SITE SECURITY AND FUELS REGULATORY RELIEF ACT--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3404 SAN No. 4345 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements; Risk Management Programs 2050-AE80 Under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7); Distribution of Off-Site Consequences Analysis Information................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23443]] CHEMICAL SAFETY INFORMATION, SITE SECURITY AND FUELS REGULATORY RELIEF ACT--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3405 SAN No. 4302 Amendments to the List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for 2050-AE74 Accidental Release Prevention; Flammable Substances Used as Fuel or Held for Sale as Fuel at Retail Facilities........................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3406 SAN No. 3201 Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of 2050-AD91 Fossil Fuels........................................................................ 3407 SAN No. 4093 Reinventing the Land Disposal Restrictions Program..................... 2050-AE53 3408 SAN No. 4350 Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (Section 610 Review)...... 2050-AE75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3409 SAN No. 3805 Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Hazardous Waste Management System: 2050-AE32 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste....................................... 3410 SAN No. 3888 Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act; 2050-AE39 Codification of Waste Management Provisions......................................... 3411 SAN No. 3989 Removal of Requirement To Use SW-846 Methods (Test Methods for 2050-AE41 Evaluating Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Methods).................................. 3412 SAN No. 4028 Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities..... 2050-AE44 3413 SAN No. 4083 Listing of Hazardous Waste; Inorganic Chemical Wastes; Land Disposal 2050-AE49 Restrictions for Newly Listed Wastes; CERCLA Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantities.......................................................................... 3414 SAN No. 4084 Office of Solid Waste Burden Reduction Project......................... 2050-AE50 3415 SAN No. 4090 RCRA Appendix VIII Streamlining........................................ 2050-AE55 3416 SAN No. 3066 Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the Manufacture of 2050-AD80 Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments............................ 3417 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23 Containing Recovered Materials...................................................... 3418 SAN No. 3333 NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste 2050-AE01 Combustors-Phase II Covering Boilers and Certain Industrial Furnaces................ 3419 SAN No. 3328 Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR): Identification and Listing 2050-AE07 of Hazardous Wastes................................................................. 3420 SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation.................................... 2050-AE21 3421 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated Shop 2050-AE51 Towels and Wipes.................................................................... 3422 SAN No. 4092 Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to 2050-AE52 Hazardous Waste Regulations......................................................... 3423 SAN No. 4094 Land Disposal Restrictions; Potential Revisions for Mercury Listed and 2050-AE54 Characteristic Wastes............................................................... 3424 SAN No. 4233 Land Disposal Restrictions; Treatment Standards for Spent Potliners 2050-AE65 from Primary Aluminum Reduction (K088) and Regulatory Classification of K088 Vitrification Units................................................................. 3425 SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation..... 2050-AE67 3426 SAN No. 4208 Proposed Regulatory Amendments on Recycling of Hazardous Wastes in 2050-AE69 Fertilizers......................................................................... 3427 SAN No. 4419 Proposed Amendments to the Corrective Action Management Unit Rule...... 2050-AE77 3428 SAN No. 4418 NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste 2050-AE79 Combustors-Phase I Clarification and Proposed Changes............................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3429 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)................................... 2050-AE34 3430 SAN No. 4088 Recycled Used Oil Containing PCBs...................................... 2050-AE47 [[Page 23444]] 3431 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)..................... 2050-AC71 3432 SAN No. 3151 Listing Determination for Wastewaters and Wastewater Treatment Sludges 2050-AD85 from Chlorinated Aliphatics Productions; Land Disposal Restrictions for Newly Identified Waste.................................................................... 3433 SAN No. 4360 Alternative Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards for 2050-AE76 Contaminated Soils, Deferral of PCB's as an Underlying Hazardous Constituent in Soil ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3434 SAN No. 3428 Hazardous Waste Management System: Slag Residues Derived From High 2050-AE15 Temperature Metals Recovery (HTMR) Treatment of KO61, KO62 and F006 Wastes.......... 3435 SAN No. 3668 Hazardous Waste Identification; Recycled Used Oil Management Standards. 2050-AE28 3436 SAN No. 4017 Storage, Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal of Mixed Waste........ 2050-AE45 3437 SAN No. 3189 Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic 2050-AD69 Rule to Petroleum Contaminated Media and Debris from Underground Storage Tanks...... 3438 SAN No. 2390 Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous 2050-AB80 Waste Management Facilities......................................................... 3439 SAN No. 4263 Temporary Suspension of Toxicity Characteristic Rule for Specific Lead- 2050-AE68 Based Paint Debris.................................................................. 3440 SAN No. 4411 Notice of Data Availability Regulation of Gasification Devices 2050-AE78 Processing Hazardous Waste at Petroleum Refineries.................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3441 SAN No. 3886 Review of Toxicity Characteristic Level for Silver Under the Resource 2050-AE37 Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA).................................................... 3442 SAN No. 4178 180-Day Accumulation Time Under RCRA for Generators of F006 Waste Water 2050-AE60 Treatment Sludges from the Metal Finishing Industry................................. 3443 SAN No. 4229 Revisions to Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of Residential, 2050-AE66 Commercial, and Institutional Solid Waste........................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3444 SAN No. 2634 Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revisions......................... 2050-AC62 3445 SAN No. 4217 Facility Response Plan Regulation for Certain Non-Transportation- 2050-AE64 Related Facilities that Handle, Store, or Transport Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3446 SAN No. 3423 Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates......................... 2050-AE12 3447 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: 2050-AD75 Proposed and Final Rules............................................................ 3448 SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund 2050-AE62 State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions...................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23445]] COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3449 SAN No. 3806 Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Reform--40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M.. 2050-AE33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3450 SAN No. 2394 Reporting Exemptions for Federally Permitted Releases of Hazardous 2050-AB82 Substances.......................................................................... 3451 SAN No. 3885 Streamlining the Preauthorization Mixed Funding for Application and 2050-AE38 Implementation of Claims Against Superfund.......................................... 3452 SAN No. 4201 Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances under CERCLA 2050-AE63 Section 102(a)...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3453 SAN No. 4364 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic 2040-AD45 Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Category (Section 610 Review).............. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3454 SAN No. 2806 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery 2040-AB79 Category, Phases 1 and 2............................................................ 3455 SAN No. 3833 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron and Steel Manufacturing 2040-AC90 Point Source Category............................................................... 3456 SAN No. 4153 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Feedlots Point Source 2040-AD19 Category, Swine and Poultry Subcategories, and NPDES Regulation for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations........................................................... 3457 SAN No. 4167 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Feedlots Point 2040-AD21 Source Category, Dairy and Beef Cattle Subcategories................................ 3458 SAN No. 4168 Revisions to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coal Mining 2040-AD24 Point Source Category............................................................... 3459 SAN No. 4280 Effluent Guidelines for the Construction and Development Industry...... 2040-AD42 3460 SAN No. 4368 2000 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................. 2040-AD47 3461 SAN No. 3662 Water Quality Standards Regulation -- Revision......................... 2040-AC56 3462 SAN No. 4264 Water Quality Standards for Alabama--Phase II.......................... 2040-AD35 3463 SAN No. 4344 Water Quality Standards for Indian Country Waters...................... 2040-AD46 3464 SAN No. 4047 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under 2040-AD08 the Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Acts........................................ 3465 SAN No. 4214 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. Coli and Enterococci Under the 2040-AD34 Clean Water Act..................................................................... 3466 SAN No. 4378 Revisions to Method Detection and Quantification for Use Under the 2040-AD53 Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act......................................... 3467 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces - 2040-AD39 Phase II............................................................................ 3468 SAN No. 3444 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake 2040-AC34 Structures Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act.............................. 3469 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Streamlining Rule -- Round III................................... 2040-AC84 3470 SAN No. 3999 Revisions to NPDES Requirements for Municipal Sanitary Sewer Collection 2040-AD02 Systems............................................................................. 3471 SAN No. 4051 Establishment of Electronic Reporting for NPDES Permittees............. 2040-AD11 3472 SAN No. 4332 Recognition Awards Under the Clean Water Act........................... 2040-AD44 3473 SAN No. 2804 Clean Water Act Definition of the Waters of the United States.......... 2040-AB74 3474 SAN No. 4261 Further Revisions to Clean Water Act Definition of Discharge of Dredged 2040-AD41 Material............................................................................ 3475 SAN No. 4375 Revision to Clean Water Act Regulatory Definition of ``Fill Material... 2040-AD51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23446]] CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3476 SAN No. 2805 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment 2040-AB78 Industry............................................................................ 3477 SAN No. 3204 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment 2040-AB98 Cleaning Category................................................................... 3478 SAN No. 3767 Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 401 2040-AC79 through 471......................................................................... 3479 SAN No. 4086 Revisions to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Synthetic-Based 2040-AD14 Drilling Fluids in the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category................. 3480 SAN No. 4192 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Bleached Papergrade Kraft 2040-AD23 Subcategory of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category; Certification in Lieu of Monitoring for Chloroform........................................................... 3481 SAN No. 3504 Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants for the 2040-AC44 State of California................................................................. 3482 SAN No. 4195 Water Quality Standards for Alabama--Phase I........................... 2040-AD25 3483 SAN No. 4235 Amend the Final Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System to 2040-AD32 Prohibit Mixing Zones for Bioaccumulative Chemicals of Concern...................... 3484 SAN No. 4234 EPA Review and Approval of State and Tribal Water Quality Standards.... 2040-AD33 3485 SAN No. 3713 Performance Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures and Guidance for 2040-AC93 Clean Water Act Test Procedures..................................................... 3486 SAN No. 3155 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2040-AC95 Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One................................................................................. 3487 SAN No. 4409 Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Methods Update............. 2040-AD59 3488 SAN No. 3663 Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New 2040-AC58 Sources of Pollution................................................................ 3489 SAN No. 3762 NPDES Streamlining Rule -- Round II.................................... 2040-AC70 3490 SAN No. 4145 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Regulations Revisions.......... 2040-AD22 3491 SAN No. 4294 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - NPDES and WQS Regulations Revisions.. 2040-AD36 3492 SAN No. 3288 Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment................... 2040-AC14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3493 SAN No. 4050 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard 2040-AD10 Category, Phase II.................................................................. 3494 SAN No. 4370 Effluent Limitations and Guidelines for the Dissolving Kraft and 2040-AD49 Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category (Phase III)................................................................ 3495 SAN No. 4406 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Aquaculture 2040-AD55 Industry............................................................................ 3496 SAN No. 4407 Revisions to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Meat Products 2040-AD56 Point Source Category............................................................... 3497 SAN No. 4408 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Container and Drum 2040-AD57 Cleaning Point Source Category...................................................... 3498 SAN No. 3661 Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority 2040-AC55 Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliance................................................ 3499 SAN No. 3921 Selenium Criterion Maximum Concentration for Water Quality Guidance for 2040-AC97 the Great Lakes System.............................................................. 3500 SAN No. 3618 Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test 2040-AC54 Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act................. 3501 SAN No. 3702 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace 2040-AC75 Metals Under the Clean Water Act.................................................... 3502 SAN No. 3714 Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures Approved for Clean 2040-AC92 Water Act Compliance Monitoring..................................................... 3503 SAN No. 4049 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho- 2040-AD09 Substituted Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act.............. 3504 SAN No. 4089 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2040-AD12 Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two................................................................................. 3505 SAN No. 4377 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mercury Under the Clean Water Act 2040-AD52 (Method 245.7)...................................................................... 3506 SAN No. 3234 Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form 2040-AC26 2C--Wastewater Discharge Information................................................ 3507 SAN No. 3488 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II).......... 2040-AC25 3508 SAN No. 4207 Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule --Phase 2040-AC53 Two................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23447]] CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3509 SAN No. 3489 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills........................ 2040-AC23 3510 SAN No. 4041 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Commercial Hazardous Waste 2040-AD03 Combustors (formerly titled Industrial Waste Combustors)............................ 3511 SAN No. 4193 Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority 2040-AD27 Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliance -- Revision of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Criteria............................................................................ 3512 SAN No. 3701 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide 2040-AC76 Under the Clean Water Act........................................................... 3513 SAN No. 3785 NPDES Comprehensive Storm Water Phase II Regulations................... 2040-AC82 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3514 SAN No. 4212 Use of Screening Procedures for Compliance Monitoring of Drinking Water 2040-AD31 Contaminants........................................................................ 3515 SAN No. 4373 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule - List 2....................... 2040-AD58 3516 SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule......... 2040-AA97 3517 SAN No. 2807 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic and Clarifications 2040-AB75 to New Source Contaminant Monitoring................................................ 3518 SAN No. 4147 Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment and Filter Backwash Rule.. 2040-AD18 3519 SAN No. 4341 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule...................... 2040-AD37 3520 SAN No. 4342 Stage 2 Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule..................... 2040-AD38 3521 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulation for Methyl Tertiary Butyl 2040-AD54 Ether (MTBE)........................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3522 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon..................... 2040-AA94 3523 SAN No. 3563 Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations............................. 2040-AC41 3524 SAN No. 3992 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, 2040-AC98 Beta and Photon Emitters............................................................ 3525 SAN No. 4281 Revision to the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR) 2040-AD43 and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR)............... 3526 SAN No. 4009 Public Water System Public Notification Regulation..................... 2040-AD06 3527 SAN No. 4236 Update of State Underground Injection Control Programs................. 2040-AD40 3528 SAN No. 4152 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Regulations........................ 2040-AD20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3529 SAN No. 3176 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate................... 2040-AC07 3530 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Aldicarb................. 2040-AC13 3531 SAN No. 4369 Regulated Drinking Water Contaminant Occurrence Reporting.............. 2040-AD48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3532 SAN No. 4044 National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytical 2040-AD04 Methods for Chemical and Microbiological Contaminants and Revisions to Laboratory Certification....................................................................... 3533 SAN No. 4374 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule - Perchlorate and Acetochlor 2040-AD50 Methods............................................................................. 3534 SAN No. 2778 Revisions to the Underground Injection Control Regulations for Class V 2040-AB83 Injection Wells..................................................................... [[Page 23448]] 3535 SAN No. 3440 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper........... 2040-AC27 3536 SAN No. 3761 Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements.................... 2040-AC73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARINE PROTECTION RESEARCH AND SANCTUARY ACT (MPRSA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3537 SAN No. 2737 Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material............ 2040-AB62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3538 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations...................... 2040-AB85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3107. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN PROCUREMENT UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605(f); PL 100-590; EO 12432; EO 12138; EO 11625; PL 101-549 sec 1001; PL 101-507; PL 102-389 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 33 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The regulation will codify revisions to the Agency's program for the utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in procurements under assistance agreements (i.e., grants and cooperative agreements awarded by EPA as well as grants and cooperative agreements awarded by other agencies under interagency agreements with EPA). The revisions are necessary to ensure consistency with the Supreme Court's decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 115 S.Ct. 2097 (1995), and were identified as part of the Administration's recent review of affirmative action programs. They include: 1) placing greater emphasis on requiring assistance agreement recipients to submit documentation supporting proposed fair share procurement objectives for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) based on the availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs in the relevant geographic market; 2) authorizing or requiring recipients and their prime contractors to take reasonable race/gender-conscious measures (e.g. bidding credits) in the event that race/gender-neutral efforts prove inadequate to meet fair share objectives; and 3) administering statutory MBE/WBE objectives as a national goal, allowing smaller or larger fair share objectives for particular grants or cooperative agreements based on the availability standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4056 Agency Contact: Mark Gordon, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8886 Fax: 202 401-1080 Rebecca Neer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 280-4841 RIN: 2020-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3108. REVISION TO EPAAR 1552.211-73, LEVEL OF EFFORT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise EPAAR 1552.211-73, Level of Effort, to define more concisely the services being acquired, and to more accurately reflect the relationship between services provided and fee payments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/00 Final Action 12/00/00 [[Page 23449]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4191 Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4369 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3109. INCORPORATING INFORMAL CLAUSES (EP) INTO THE EPAAR Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is being promulgated to amend the EPAAR to incorporate Environmental Protection (EP) clauses into the EPAAR. There are a large number of EP clauses being used by contracting officers. This promulgation will capture those EP clauses that have not been submitted for public comment. Most of the EP clauses are used in contracts on a case-by-case basis. The contractor concurs with use of such clauses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4226 Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4366 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: schaffer.paul@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3110. REVISIONS TO ACQUISITION REGULATION CONCERNING CONFLICT OF INTEREST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to revise the Agency's conflict of interest (COI) acquisition regulations. The specific revisions involve more stringent requirements for submission of relevant information from Agency contractors and potential contractors regarding their relationships with parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and sister companies. Current Agency regulations do not require the submission of this level of information. Receipt and evaluation of this information is critical in order for the Agency to decide whether or not COI situations exist and how they are to be handled. This revised rule will also codify several COI clauses that have been developed since the issuance of the previous rule in 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4319 Sectors Affected: 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services; 5416 Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services; 54162 Environmental Consulting Services; 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services Agency Contact: Cal McWhirter, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4379 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: mcwhirter.cal@epa.gov Bruce M. Bakaysa, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4373 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: bakaysa.bruce@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3111. EPA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1544; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will amend EPA's Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to establish a Mentor-Protege Program. Participating prime contractors serving as mentors will provide technical and managerial support to protege small disadvantaged business subcontractors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3629 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3112. INCREMENTALLY FUNDING FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. [[Page 23450]] Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1532 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will add subpart 1532.7, Contract Funding, to the Environmental Protection Agency's Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR). It also will revise part 1552 of the EPAAR to include a clause for incrementally funding fixed price contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3876 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3113. DELETION OF EPA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS FOR QUALITY SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1546.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is deleting the quality assurance requirements in its Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) because the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains coverage on this subject. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Rule 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3874 Agency Contact: Linda Avellar, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4356 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: avellar.linda@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3114. IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO 40 CFR PART 32 Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689 and FASA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Periodically OMB amends the Government-wide Common Rule for suspension and debarment of contractors and assistance participants who threaten the integrity of Federal programs because of criminal misconduct or poor performance. All agencies must issue changes to their individual codified versions to conform to the Common Rule. Recently, the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Coordinating Committee prepared recommendations for comprehensive changes to the Common Rule to conform to changes made in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). In addition, several other proposals to improve or change the rule were recommended by various agencies. In December 1996, OMB declined to implement the changes at that time due to differences with some agencies about some changes unrelated to those occasioned by FASA. Among other things, FASA replaced the small purchase threshold ($25,000) with the simplified acquisition amount ($100,000). That change unintentionally exposed certain EPA programs to participation by contractors who may have been debarred for serious misconduct already. OMB has agreed to permit agencies to amend the coverage section of their individual agency rules to reduce or eliminate exposure to suspended or debarred persons. EPA intends to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend 40 CFR 32.110 to reduce EPA exposure to such consequences. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/00 Final Action 11/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3817 This is an assistance-related statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Agency Contact: Robert Meunier, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3901R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5399 Fax: 202 565-2469 RIN: 2030-AA48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3115. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 21 USC 346; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1414; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 42 USC 300(f) et seq; 42 USC 4912; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 5 USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145; 40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350; 40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). Although the current regulations have succeeded in protecting CBI, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory authority have made it difficult to handle CBI activities as expeditiously as desired. EPA is examining its CBI regulations to determine what changes are needed to make the regulations as efficient and effective as possible. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which automatically protects CBI substantiations claimed as confidential, [[Page 23451]] is being examined individually and as part of the CBI regulations as a whole. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM/CBI Regs Proposal to revise EPA's CBI regulations as a whole11/23/94 59 FR 60446 Final/CBI Substant. Final rule to eliminate special treatment of substantiations 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3240 Agency Contact: Alan Margolis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2822, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5438 Fax: 202 260-8550 Email: margolis.alan@epa.gov Rebecca Moser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2822, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6780 Fax: 202 260-8550 Email: moser.rebecca@epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3116. REWRITING OF EPA REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This document proposes revisions to EPA's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA regulations have been streamlined and written in plain English wherever possible. These revisions reflect the principles established by President Clinton and Attorney General Reno in their FOIA Policy Memoranda of October 4, 1993. They also reflect developments in the case law and include updated cost figures for calculating and charging fees. In addition, the proposed revisions include provisions implementing the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996. These revisions will simplify and expedite responses to FOIA requests. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4180 Agency Contact: Jeralene Green, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2822, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1050 Fax: 202 260-8550 Email: green.jeralene@epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3117. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: PL 104-13; PL 105-277 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule will provide a uniform legal framework for paperless ER, including electronic signature/certification, across EPA's environmental compliance programs. The rule will both remove current legal requirements for paper that create obstacles to ER and provide for mechanisms to assure the legal validity and authenticity of electronic documents and associated electronic signatures, whether transmitted as reports or maintained as records. This rule is important because the legal and electronic signature issues remain the chief obstacle to implementation of ER, and affect the overall enforceability of environmental programs both federally and under state delegation/ authorization. Also, the Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1998 requirements and the Administrator's Reinventing Environmental Information (REI) Action Plan goal of universal ER availability by 2003 can only be met if this rulemaking has active participation by the AA- ships and moves on a fast track. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4270 Agency Contact: Evi Huffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2823, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8791 Fax: 202 401-0182 Email: huffer.evi@epa.gov David Schwarz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2823, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2710 Fax: 202 401-0182 Email: schwarz.david@epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3118. PROPOSED REVISION TO EPA'S IMPLEMENTING NEPA REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed revision is necessary to clarify and update EPA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation. The revision would clarify Agency responsibilities for: Congressionally funded special appropriation projects and EPA funded grant programs. The revision would clarify public involvement procedures and organization responsibilities. The proposal would revise the list of actions which are categorically excluded from analyses. The revision is also needed to incorporate a number of Executive Orders and other cross- [[Page 23452]] cutting requirements into the NEPA process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 10/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4292 Agency Contact: Joseph Montgomery, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7157 Fax: 202 564-0070 Email: montgomery.joseph@epa.gov Marguerite Duffy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7148 RIN: 2020-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3119. WARRANTS FOR ON-SCENE COORDINATORS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the EPA Acquisition Regulations (EPAAR) to include a clause concerning the issuance of warrants for on-scene coordinators. The intent is to allow program officials with remedial type requirements to receive on-scene coordinator warrants so that they can issue letter contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4351 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3120. BUSINESS OWNERSHIP REPRESENTATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: A new EPAAR clause will be developed to report the ownership category of offerors. This clause would be similar to the FAR clause at 52.219-1 (ALT II). The information obtained will be used to provide outreach initiatives for future awards to those ownership categories that lack EPA awards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Rule 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4396 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3121. CONTRACTOR DIVERSITY CLAUSE Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 63 Stat 390as amended; 5 USC 301 Sec 205(c) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPAAR will be revised to include a diversity clause for EPA contractors. The clause will require EPA contractors to submit a plan that explains its approach to promoting diversity in the performance of EPA contracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Rule 02/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4397 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3122. DISPLAY OF EPA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL HOTLINE POSTER Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule adds a clause to the EPAAR requiring contractors, with EPA contracts over a certain dollar threshold, to display the EPA Office of Inspector General Hotline poster in contractor work areas. This will enable contractor employees to report suspected improper conduct occurring under EPA contracts. [[Page 23453]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Rule 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4398 Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4369 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3123. ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS TO EPAAR 1515, CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 205(c) 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Administrative corrections will be made to EPAAR 1515 for clarification purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Rule 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4400 Agency Contact: Leigh Pomponio, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4364 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: pomponio.leigh@epamial.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3124. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a)(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 3, 2002, See additional information. Abstract: EPA will reassess pesticide tolerances and exemptions for raw and processed foods established prior to August 3, 1996, to determine whether they meet the reasonable certainty of no harm standard of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). FFDCA sec. 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). FQPA requires that EPA conduct this reassessment on a phased 10-year schedule. Based on its reassessment, EPA will take a series of regulatory actions to modify or revoke tolerances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Modification or revocation of tolerances for numerous pesticides 04/00/00 Final Action Modification or revocation of tolerances for numerous pesticides 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4175 LEGAL DEADLINE CONT: EPA is required to complete reassessments on a phased schedule of: 33% by August 3; 1999; 66% by August 3; 2002; and 100% by August 3; 2006. The Agency will continue to access pesticide tolerances throughout year. Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Joseph Nevola, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8037 Email: nevola.joseph@epa.gov Robert McNally, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8085 Fax: 703 308-8041 Email: mcnally.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3125. REVISION TO 40 CFR 35 SUBPART A AND PROMULGATION OF PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP (STATE) GRANT REGULATION Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: PL 104-134; PL 105-65 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed regulation: (1) updates, clarifies, and streamlines requirements governing environmental program grants; (2) establishes requirements for the new Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) program; and (3) establishes requirements for grant programs that began after the original rule was published. (A regulation governing environmental program grants to Indian tribes and tribal consortia is published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.) [[Page 23454]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/23/99 64 FR 63731 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3736 Agency Contact: Scott McMoran, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5376 RIN: 2030-AA55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3126. REVISION TO 40 CFR 35 SUBPART A AND PROMULGATION OF PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP (TRIBAL) GRANT RULE Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: PL 104-134; PL 105-65 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed regulation will: (1) update, clarify, and streamline requirements governing environmental program grants (2) establish requirements for the new Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) program; and (3) establish requirements for grant programs that were developed after the original rule was published. (EPA is also issuing a regulation governing environmental program grants to State and Interstate agencies.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/23/99 64 FR 63732 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4128 Agency Contact: Michelle McClendon, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5357 Fax: 202 565-2470 Email: mcclendon.michelle@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3127. EPAAR COVERAGE ON LOCAL HIRING AND TRAINING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1526; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to include part 1526, Other Socioeconomic Programs, and to revise part 1552, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses. The purpose is to provide an incentive for prime contractors to utilize local hiring and provide training to local hires in specific geographical locations where contractual requirements will be performed. This incentive will support economic development in areas where EPA contracts are performed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/09/98 63 FR 67845 Final Action 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4187 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3128. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATIONS INTO EPAAR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g. changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/16/00 65 FR 14405 Final Action 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3580 Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3129. CONSOLIDATION OF GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS (GLPS) REGULATIONS CURRENTLY UNDER TSCA AND FIFRA INTO ONE RULE Priority: Info./Admin./Other Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 160; 40 CFR 792 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On November 29, 1983, EPA published Good Laboratory Practice [[Page 23455]] Standards (GLPS) regulations intended to help ensure data integrity for studies required to support marketing and research permits under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules were last amended on August 17, 1989. GLPS data integrity measures can be applied to a wide variety of scientific studies. Although the TSCA and FIFRA GLPS contain identical provisions, they were published as separate rules to account for statutory and program differences between TSCA and FIFRA, such as differences in records retention requirements. EPA believes it will be able to address the differences between TSCA and FIFRA, such as differences in records retention requirements. EPA believes it will be able to address the differences of those programs without duplicating the entire GLP standard in two places. This action is intended to consolidate EPA's GLPS into one rule. Program-specific requirements will be addressed in either separate sections of the consolidated rule, or in separate rules as is determined appropriate. This action is not intended to change the requirements, applicability, or enforceability of GLPS with respect to any statute. EPA has received comments from stakeholders regarding the understandability of many aspects of the GLPS, and over the years has issued numerous clarifications. EPA believes that some clarifications, if included directly in the rule, would make the rule easier to understand and enhance compliance. Therefore, EPA intends to include such clarifications where appropriate in this rulemaking. Finally, in the interest of maintaining consistency between EPA's and Food and Drug Administration's regulations, EPA will determine any modifications that have occurred to the FDA GLP rule and consider incorporation of such changes into the EPA rule. This action will serve to reduce the total regulatory text in the Code of Federal Regulations by an estimated 10 pages, by consolidating 23 pages of text to approximately 13. In the process it will provide a generic GLP rule that may be used by other programs in the Agency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/99 64 FR 3456 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3807 Agency Contact: David Stangel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2225A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4162 Fax: 202 564-0028 RIN: 2020-AA26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3130. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF NONGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN ANTARCTICA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 2401 et seq, as amended; 16 USC 2403(a); PL 104-227 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 8 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 2, 1998, See additional information. Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop regulations for: (1) the environmental impact assessment of nongovernmental activities, including tourism, for which the United States is required to give advance notice under paragraph 5 of Article VII of the Antarctic Treaty and (2) coordination of the review of information regarding environmental impact assessment received by the United States from other parties under the Protocol on Environmental Protection. The Office of Federal Activities (OECA/OFA) will use the decisionmaking process of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze the environmental setting; the types of nongovernmental activities, including tourism, to be addressed by the regulations; their potential for impact; and the alternatives available under rulemaking for environmental impact assessments for nongovernmental activities. An interim final rule, 40 CFR part 8, promulgated April 30, 1997, and on July 15, 1998 extended through the 2000-2001 austral summer, will be replaced by a final rule. The interim final rule was effective immediately so that the U.S. could ratify the Protocol and implement its obligations under the Protocol as soon as it entered into force. These rules are being developed in coordination with other Federal agencies with specific interests in and expertise with Antarctica including the Department of State, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Mammal Commission, Department of Justice, and the Council on Environmental Quality. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/30/97 62 FR 23538 Extend Effectve Date Interim Rule 04/15/98 63 FR 18352 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3933 Legal Description: The Interim Final Rule, effective 7/14/98, through the year 2000-2001 austral summer. Agency Contact: Joseph Montgomery, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7157 Fax: 202 564-0070 Email: montgomery.joseph@epa.gov Katherine Biggs, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7144 Fax: 202 564-0072 Email: biggs.katherine@epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3131. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. [[Page 23456]] Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1532.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule complies with the revised Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) coverage regarding implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act. Because the revised FAR offers choices in implementation, each agency must communicate with its vendor community its choices. This rule will let our vendor community know that EPA will require the use of FAR Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Non-CCR), as prescribed in FAR 32.1105(a)(2). Within the Clause, under (c) the payment office shall be inserted as the prescribed designated office. Further inserted shall be that the required EFT information shall be provided no later than 15 days prior to submission of the first request for payment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4185 Agency Contact: Calvin McWhirter, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4379 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: mcwhirter.calvin@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3132. RATIFICATION AND DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION PROCEDURES Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 205(c); 63 Stat 390 as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule updates internal Agency procedures for taking administrative actions under the Government-wide rule for suspension and debarment of contractors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4399 Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4369 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3133. REVISION TO AWARD FEE CLAUSES, 1552.216-70 AND 1552.216- 75 Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390as amended CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPAAR clause at 1552.216-70 will be revised to conform to Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15 concerning disputes arising under Government contracts. In addition, an administrative change will be made to EPAAR 1552.216-75 to correct the date of the clause. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4401 Agency Contact: Jean Rellins, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4434 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: rellins.jean@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3134. TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDE EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 176 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 3, 1997. Abstract: This regulation will set out policies and procedures under which EPA will establish food tolerances associated with the use of pesticides under emergency exemptions. Emergency exemptions are issued for temporary use of pesticides where emergency conditions exist. Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act, EPA must establish time-limited tolerances for such pesticides if the use is likely to result in residues in food. EPA expects to describe the procedures to be used, and the criteria for establishing tolerances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/99 64 FR 29823 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3890 Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 112 Animal Production; 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs Agency Contact: Carol Peterson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-6598 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: peterson.carol@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides [[Page 23457]] and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3135. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROCESSING FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180.33 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require EPA to charge tolerance fees that, in the aggregate, will cover all costs associated with processing tolerance actions, including filing a tolerance petition, and establishing, modifying, leaving in effect, or revoking a tolerance or tolerance exemption. Since 1983 (the last time a cost analysis was conducted), factors such as expanded data requirements, changes in risk assessment methods, improvements in data base management and tracking systems, and the increasing complexity of scientific review of petitions have resulted in costs substantially exceeding the fees currently charged. This rule will adjust the fee structure and fee amounts for tolerance actions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/09/99 64 FR 31039 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4027 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov Carol Peterson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-6598 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: peterson.carol@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3136. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not applicable CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency will use these guidelines to evaluate suspect carcinogens in line with the policies and procedures established in the statutes administered by the EPA. These guidelines revise and replace EPA Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment published at 51 FR 33992, September 24, 1986. These guidelines provide EPA staff and decision- makers with the directions and perspectives necessary to develop and use risk assessments. The guidelines also provide the general public with basic information about the Agency's approaches to risk assessment. To develop guidelines the Agency must find a balance between consistency and innovation. Consistent risk assessments provide consistent bases to support regulatory decision-making. On the other hand, innovation is necessary so the Agency will base its decisions on current scientific thinking. In balancing these and other science policies, the Agency relies on input from the general scientific community through established scientific peer review processes. The guidelines incorporate basic principles and science policies based on evaluation of the currently available information. The revisions place increased emphasis on the role of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk assessment and clearer explication of underlying assumptions in risk assessment. These guidelines will have minimal to no impact on small businesses or State, local, and tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reproposed Guidelines 04/23/96 61 FR 17960 Implementation Policy 06/25/96 61 FR 32799 Final Guidelines 10/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3671 Agency Contact: William Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, 8103, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-3358 RIN: 2080-AA06 _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3137. CODIFICATION TO REVISION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110: PUBLIC ACCESS TO DATA PRODUCED UNDER AN AWARD Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 30 (Revision) Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 17, 2000, OMB requires codification to interim final rule by January 17 2000. Abstract: In November 1999, OMB provided EPA with a draft notice which revises our current codification of OMB Circular A-110 to reflect the final revision OMB issued on September 30, 1999 and published in the Federal Register on October 8, 1999. OMB requested that we codify the revision to Circular A-110 by January 17, 2000. Congress included a two-sentence provision in the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) appropriation for fiscal year 1999, contained in Public Law 105-277, directing OMB to amend Circular A-110 ``to require Federal awarding agencies to ensure that all data produced under an award will be made available to the public through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information Act.'' The [[Page 23458]] provision also provides for a reasonable fee to cover the costs incurred in responding to a request. In directing OMB to revise Circular A-110, Congress entrusted OMB with the authority to resolve statutory ambiguities, the obligation to address implementation issues the statute did not address, and the discretion to balance the need for public access to research data with protections of the research process. EPA is publishing an interim final rule to codify OMB Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations.'' The Agency's interim final rule incorporates the provisions of OMB Circular A-110 regarding the availability of data produced under an award through the Freedom of Information Act into the Agency's grants administration regulation at 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 30. It also applies to such entities if they are recipients of subawards from States, local and Indian Tribal governments administering programs under EPA awards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14417 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4386 Agency Contact: Bruce Feldman, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5308 Fax: 202 565-2470 Email: feldman.bruce@epa.gov Alexandria Mincey, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R Phone: 202 564-5371 Fax: 202 565-2470 Email: mincey.alexandria@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA75 _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3138. METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER; ADVANCED NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT TO ELIMINATE OR LIMIT THE USE OF MTBE AS A FUEL ADDITIVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering taking action to control the use of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), which is an organic compound that is primarily used as a fuel additive in gasoline. MTBE has been used to meet the oxygen requirement established by the Federal Reformulated Gasoline Program (RFG) established by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Over 85 percent of reformulated gasoline contains MTBE. EPA is concerned that the widespread use of MTBE may have resulted in the contamination of groundwater and drinking water supplies, threatening their future use. While current detections levels are generally believed to be below levels that may cause public health concerns, low level MTBE contamination may render water unpotable due to offensive taste and odor. In November of 1998, EPA established a Blue Ribbon Panel to investigate air quality benefits and water quality concerns associated with oxygenates, including MTBE, in gasoline, and to provide independent advice and recommendations on ways to maintain air quality while protecting water quality. In September, 1999, the panel recommended that the use of MTBE be substantially reduced. EPA is now evaluating the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendations, and has conducted a preliminary review of authorities available to address risks associated with MTBE. EPA intends to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to inform the public of this preliminary inquiry, and to solicit public comment on possible regulatory action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4393 Agency Contact: Karen Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9674 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: smith.karen@epa.gov Bob Perlis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2333A Phone: 202 564-5636 Email: perlis.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ00 [[Page 23459]] _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3139. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY AND INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes a new short test procedure for use in I/M programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Vehicles that are tested and failed using this procedure and that meet eligibility requirements established by the act would be eligible for free warranty repair from the manufacturers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3263 Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3140. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE RECALL REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b); 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b)(2) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action specifies requirements for enhanced I/M programs to establish a program to ensure compliance with recall notices. This is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3262 Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3141. METHOD 301: FIELD VALIDATION OF POLLUTION MEASUREMENT METHODS FOR VARIOUS MEDIA; REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; PL 101-549; 42 USC 7410 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: After promulgation of Method 301, questions were raised about the statistical calculations and the procedure for determining the quality of the data. This rule will clarify those rule provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3407 Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1062 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mcalister.gary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3142. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70) Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In response to litigation on the operating permits rule regulations, 40 CFR Part 70, to provide more effective implementation of part 70, and to address comments provided in response to notices of proposed rulemaking, parts 70, 51 and 52 are being revised. The changes streamline the procedures for revising stationary-source operating permits issued by State and local permitting authorities under title V of the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/29/94 59 FR 44460 Supplemental NPRM Part 71 04/27/95 60 FR 20804 Supplemental NPRM Part 70 08/31/95 60 FR 45530 Direct Final Interim Approval Extension 07/27/98 63 FR 40054 NPRM Interim Approval Extension 07/27/98 63 FR 40053 NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3412 Agency Contact: Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3153 RIN: 2060-AF70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3143. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content of a surface coating by reference Method 24 involves determination of its water content and calculation of its VOC content as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content minus water content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-based coatings than it is for solvent-based coatings and the imprecision increases as water content increases. This action will amend Method 24 by adding a direct measurement procedure for measuring VOC content of water-based coatings. This amendment will improve the [[Page 23460]] precision of Method 24 for water-based coatings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3649 Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1064 Email: sorrell.candace@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3144. SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will require manufacturers of automobiles to provide necessary information needed to make use of emission control diagnostic systems as well as that needed to make emission-related diagnosis and repairs by any person engaged in the repairing or servicing of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines. This will allow independent service repair garages, individual owners, parts manufacturers, etc., to have access to emission control information to better service automobiles and ensure clean air compliance requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3741 Agency Contact: Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4288 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: pugliese.holly@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3145. NSPS: SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATORS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7626 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Agency has decided not to regulate sewage sludge incinerators as a category under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. Section 129(a)(1) requires the Agency to establish standards under Section 129 for each category of ``solid waste incineration units.'' ``Solid waste incineration unit'' is defined as a ``distinct operating unit of any facility which combusts any solid waste material from commercial or industrial establishments or the general public (including single and multiple residences, hotels, or motels).'' The Agency believes that sewage sludge generated by publicly-owned treatment works (POTWs) and combusted in SSIs is ``solid waste.'' However, this sludge is from a municipal source, and not from ``commercial or industrial establishments or the general public.'' Therefore, SSis that combust this sludge are not ``solid waste incineration units'' and section 129 does not apply to them. Virtually all of the SSis that would be candidates for regulation combust sludge from POTWs, and thus are not covered under Section 129. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/14/97 62 FR 1868 Delisting Notice 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3819 Sectors Affected: 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities Agency Contact: Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3146. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities manufacturing wood panels and engineered wood products. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. Emissions of HAP from this industry have been associated with, but are not limited to, the drying of wood and binders. The scope of the affected source category has not been determined; however, this rule is anticipated to apply to the manufacture of products involving wood and some kind of binder or bonding agent. This project may include, but is not limited to, facilities that manufacture waferboard, hardboard fiber board (MDF), oriented strandboard (OSB), medium density fiberboard, particleboard, strawboard, hardwood and softwood plywood, glue- laminated lumber, laminated veneer lumber, and engineered wood products. The source category may also include lumber drying kilns at sawmills which are located on the same site as a facility that manufactures any of the wood products mentioned above. The project may also include some coatings operations. The name of the source category was formerly Plywood and Particleboard MACT. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/00 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 23461]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3820 Sectors Affected: 32121 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov Mary Tom Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4516 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3147. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS CELLULOSE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities manufacturing cellulose ether, carboxymethyl cellulose ether, methyl cellulose ether, cellulose food casing, cellulosic sponges, producing rayon, and producing cellophane. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. Emissions of HAP from this industry have been associated with, but are not limited to, product washing operations, material storage tanks, and film drying. The scope of the rule has not been determined. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3970 Project combined with SAN 3963 Sectors Affected: 325221 Cellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing; 326113 Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3148. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for municipal solid waste landfills. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of HAP from all industries to protect the public health and environment. The scope of the rule has not been determined. This project is now scheduled to start in fiscal year 1998. The initial stage of this project is to gather preliminary information on landfills to establish a presumptive MACT. That work will be followed by development of a regulatory package to propose and promulgate a MACT standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Tribal, State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3969 Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill Agency Contact: Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov Michele Laur, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5256 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: laur.michele@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3149. CONSOLIDATED EMISSION REPORTING RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2) CFR Citation: 12 CFR 120.2(d)(4); 40 CFR 51.321 to 51.323 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 30, 2000. Abstract: Three sections of the Clean Air Act and its amendments require State agencies to report emission estimates to EPA. Some of these sections contain obsolete wording, inconsistent instructions, and duplicate reporting requirements. This rule will consolidate the requirements into one area, eliminate obsolete wording, eliminate duplicate reporting requirements, and provide options for collecting and reporting data. There will be no impact on small businesses. State agencies will continue to report the same or reduced amounts of data to EPA. The rule will provide for flexibility in collecting and reporting data. There will be no effect on local agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 11/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3986 [[Page 23462]] Agency Contact: William B. Kuykendal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5372 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: kuykendal.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3150. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT: CLARIFICATION OF TRADING PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671 CAA sec 176(c) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The transportation conformity rule, promulgated in November 1993, ensures that transportation and air quality planning are consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. The Open Market Trading Guidance provides guidance to states for establishing a method to quantify emissions reductions (called discrete emissions reductions or DERs) that can be traded among parties and how such trading should occur. This action will amend the transportation conformity rule to clarify how emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3917 Agency Contact: Laura Voss, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4858 Fax: 734 214-4531 Email: voss.laura@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3151. STREAMLINED EVAPORATIVE TEST PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will streamline the test procedure used to establish compliance with evaporative emission requirements for light duty vehicles and trucks. The current test procedure requires both two and three day diurnal emission tests, as well as running-loss testing. The revisions will delete the three day requirement and add flexibilities for running-loss compliance. This will enable manufacturers to save significant resources without any decrease in environmental benefits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3910 Agency Contact: David Goodi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4480 RIN: 2060-AH34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3152. FEDERAL MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) PROGRAM FOR NONATTAINMENT AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 52.10; 40 CFR 52.24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act (Act) (title I, part D) requires that construction permit programs for new or modified major stationary sources of air pollution be established for areas not attaining the NAAQS. This action will add Federal rules at 40 CFR 52.10 for permitting the construction of new or modified major stationary sources in certain nonattainment areas where State, local, or tribal rules in whole or in part are not in place that meet the statutory permitting requirements. These rules will basically incorporate the requirements for State nonattainment NSR permit programs, codified at 40 CFR 51.165(a), with supplemental provisions added to make explicit the permit requirements of section 173 of the Act and certain long-standing policies regarding nonattainment NSR permitting. This action will also change 40 CFR 52.24 to specify that the requirements of 40 CFR 52.10 govern any permits issued in certain nonattainment areas where acceptable nonattainment NSR rules are not in place. Changes to 40 CFR part 124 will specify that the permit processing, public participation, and permit appeal requirements that otherwise apply to Federal PSD permitting will also apply, in most cases, to Federal nonattainment NSR permitting under 40 CFR 52.10. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4046 Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2380 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: svendsgaard.dave@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3153. NESHAP: COKE OVENS: PUSHING, QUENCHING, AND BATTERY STACKS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: There are currently 25 active domestic coke plants, 20 of which are furnace coke plants and 5 of which are foundry coke plants. Coke oven batteries used to produce metallurgical coke at these plants emit hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) such as coke oven emissions and polycyclic organic matter listed in section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action will establish a National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for three specific [[Page 23463]] operations associated with coke ovens, namely pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4022 Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 331111 Iron and Steel Mills Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2910 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: melton.lula@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3154. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT & EXPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.6(h); 40 CFR 82.5(h); 40 CFR 82.8 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Stratospheric Protection Division currently oversees an allowance allocation system for the class I ozone-depleting substances. An allowance allocation system for class II ozone-depleting substances or hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs) had not been established prior to 1998 because consumption figures had hovered around 80% of the cap imposed by the Montreal Protocol in 1992. The HCFC consumption figures for 1998 indicate that the US is within 92% of the cap. Since the US is in danger of violating this cap if high HCFC consumption rates continue into 1999, the system for allocating allowances must be in place as soon as possible in order to control HCFC consumption for all four quarters of 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/04/99 64 FR 16373 NPRM 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4120 Additional deadline: Montreal Protocol. The Protocol requires compliance with a formulary cap of all Parties' consumption of HCFCs. The ANPRM is available on the Internet at: Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2216 Fax: 202 565-2093 Sue Stendebach, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205 J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9117 RIN: 2060-AH67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3155. NESHAP: FUMED SILICA PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA Section 112; EO 12866 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Fumed silica is produced at four facilities is three states. There is no NSPS for the source category. Based on preliminary results of a screening study, the source category emits chlorine, HCl, and chlorinated organics. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4111 Sectors Affected: 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: telander.jeff@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3156. NESHAP: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the administrator of the EPA. The EPA has determined that some plants may be major sources for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the polyvinyl chloride industry, to be promulgated by November 15, 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4114 Agency Contact: Warren Johnson,Jr., Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5124 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov [[Page 23464]] Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3157. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16 - SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CAA section 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Performance Specification 16 is being proposed to provide performance criteria for predictive emission monitoring systems. Predictive systems represent a new technology that uses process information or parameters to predict pollutant emissions instead of directly measuring them. The Agency is allowing their use in recently- promulgated rules and they are being considered by a number of regulated facilities. The specification lists the requirements for acceptable systems that are met by passing tests that compare the monitoring system with standardized methods and audit gases to determine system accuracy and stability. Performance Specification 16 will primarily apply to facilities whose emissions can be predicted from process parameters such as combustion processes (including gas turbines and internal combustion engines). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4119 Sectors Affected: 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Unit Manufacturing; 33241 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Agency Contact: William H. Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1063 RIN: 2060-AH84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3158. NESHAP: WET-FORMED FIBERGLASS MAT PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The CAA required the EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emissions sources. The wet-formed fiberglass mat production industry is not included in the initial list of categories for standards development but information available to the Administrator suggests that the industry is a major source of HAP emissions and, as such, emission standards shall be developed for this industry. The standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has determined that the wet-formed fiberglass mat production industry may be reasonably expected to emit one of the pollutants listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. The purpose of this action is to include the industry in the source category list and to pursue a regulatory development program such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated for this industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4082 Agency Contact: Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3159. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR 191, SUBPART A Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190(B); 40 CFR 191(A) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is a technical change to the dose methodology for subpart A, Environmental Standards for Management and Storage, of 40 CFR 191, Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and Transuranic Radioactive Wastes. The current methodology is outdated. The new method, which would be employed as a result of this action, is consistent with recent radiation protection standards as well as Federal Guidance reports issued by EPA. No significant impacts from this action are anticipated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4003 Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 23465]] and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9198 Fax: 202 565-2065 RIN: 2060-AH90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3160. DECISION ON A PETITION FROM THE TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA TO BE EXEMPTED FROM THE GASOLINE ANTI-DUMPING REGULATIONS. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7625-1(a)(1) CAAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.90 to 80.130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will decide whether to grant American Samoa's petition to be exempted from meeting the regulations at 40 CFR 80 that require all conventional gasoline sold in the U.S. to not be more polluting than it was in 1990--called the ``gasoline anti-dumping regulations.'' These regulations were promulgated to prevent gasoline refiners and distributors from ``dumping'' pollutants into conventional gasoline that are prohibited in the manufacture of reformulated gasoline. American Samoa (and other U.S. territories) are allowed under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 325(a) to petition the Administrator for exemption from certain CAA requirements if such compliance is not feasible or is unreasonable due to unique geographical, meteorological, or economic factors of such territory, or other local factors deemed significant. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4333 Agency Contact: Marilyn W. McCall, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9029 Fax: 202 564-2085 Email: mccall.mwinstead@epa.gov Lori Stewart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9035 RIN: 2060-AI60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3161. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND) Priority: Economically Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CAA sec 109 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 31, 2000. Abstract: On November 15, 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed not to revise the existing 24-hour and annual primary standards. The EPA sought public comment on the need to adopt additional regulatory measures to address the health risk to asthmatic individuals posed by short-term peak sulfur dioxide exposure. On March 7, 1995, EPA proposed implementation strategies for reducing short-term high concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions in the ambient air. On May 22, 1996, EPA published its final decision not to revise the primary sulfur dioxide NAAQS. The notice stated that EPA would shortly propose a new implementation strategy to assist States in addressing short-term peaks of sulfur dioxide. The new implementation strategy - the Intervention Level Program - was proposed on January 2, 1997. In July 1996, the American Lung Association and the Environmental Defense Fund petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for a judicial review of EPA's decision not to establish a new 5-minute NAAQS. On January 30, 1998, the court found that EPA did not adequately explain its decision and remanded the case so EPA could explain its rationale more fully. EPA published a schedule for responding to the remand in the May 5, 1998 Federal Register. The schedule calls for a final response to the remand by December 2000. Any final action on the intervention level program would occur no sooner than December 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM NAAQS Review 11/15/94 59 FR 58958 NPRM NAAQS Implementation (Part 51) 03/07/95 60 FR 12492 Final Rule NAAQS Review 05/22/96 61 FR 25566 NPRM Revised NAAQS Implementation (Part 51) 01/02/97 62 FR 210 Notice Schedule for Response to NAAQS Remand 05/05/98 63 FR 24782 NPRM Response to NAAQS Remand 05/00/00 Final Action Response to NAAQS Remand 12/00/00 Final Action NAAQS Implementation (Part 51) 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 1002 Agency Contact: Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1146 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: stone.susan@epa.gov Gary Blais (Implementation), Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3223 Email: blais.gary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3162. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CAAA sec 110(a)(2); CAAA sec 165(e); CAAA sec 172(a); CAAA sec 172(c); 42 USC 7601 CAAA sec 301(a)(1); CAAA sec 320 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes revisions to the Guideline on Air Quality Models, published as appendix W to 40 CFR part 51. Such models are used to predict ambient concentrations of pollutants for programs ranging from [[Page 23466]] Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for controlling air pollution sources. Appendix W to 40 CFR part 51 fulfills a Clean Air Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes. This proposed rulemaking enhances appendix W with new and/or improved techniques. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3470 Agency Contact: Tom Coulter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0832 RIN: 2060-AF01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3163. NESHAP/NSPS: RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; PL 101-549 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine source category is listed as a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). A major source is one which emits more than 10 tons/yr of one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of a combination of 189 HAPs. The EPA will gather information on HAP emissions from internal combustion engines and determine the appropriate maximum achievable control technology (MACT) to reduce HAP emissions, if any. The EPA will also gather information for NOx, SO2, CO, and PM and decide whether standards are required to reduce these emissions. The EPA will use information that has already been developed, if possible, by gathering information by working with State/ local agencies, vendors, manufacturers of internal combustion engines, owners and operators of internal combustion engines, and environmentalists. Some small businesses that use internal combustion engines may be directly impacted as well as a few small government entities who produce their own power. The number of small entities that would be affected is not known at this time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3656 Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5263 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: roy.sims@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3164. NESHAP: COMBUSTION TURBINE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 44 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The combustion turbine source category is listed as a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). A major source is one which emits more than 10 tons/yr of one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of a combination of 189 HAPs. Combustion turbines also emit NOx, SO2, CO, and PM. Combustion turbines are already regulated for NOx and SO2 emissions under section 111 of the CAA. The EPA will gather information on HAP emissions from combustion turbines and determine the appropriate maximum achievable control technology (MACT) to reduce HAP emissions, if any. The EPA will also gather information to revise the 1979 NSPS for NOx and SO2 and decide whether CO and PM standards are required for combustion turbines. The EPA information that has already been developed will be used if possible and additional information will be gathered by working with State/local agencies, vendors, manufacturers of combustion turbines, owners and operators of combustion turbines, and environmentalists. The number of small entities that would be affected is not known at this time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3657 Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5263 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: roy.sims@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3165. NESHAP: IRON FOUNDRIES AND STEEL FOUNDRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, See additional information. Abstract: Iron foundries and steel foundries have been identified by the EPA as potentially significant sources [[Page 23467]] of air emissions of manganese compounds, lead compounds, and other substances that are among the pollutants listed as hazardous air pollutants in section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended in November of 1990. As such, these industries may be source categories for which national emission standards may be warranted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3343 EPA is required to promulgate standards for all of the source categories listed in accordance with section 112(e) by November 15, 2000. Agency Contact: Jim Maysilles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3265 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: maysilles.jim@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3166. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended November 1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). The EPA has determined that integrated iron and steel mills emit several of the 188 HAP listed (including compounds of chromium, lead, manganese, toluene, and polycyclic organic matter) in quantities sufficient to designate them as major sources. As a consequence, integrated iron and steel facilities are among the HAP- emitting source categories selected for regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Rule 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3346 Agency Contact: Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3167. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Project is to develop a NESHAP for the source category which involves the manufacture of composite products involving thermoset resins and re-enforcements. Some of the specific products in the source category are tubs/showers, auto/truck parts, appliances, furniture, piping, construction materials, sporting goods using such materials, and intermediate compounds such as bulk molding compound and sheet molding compounds. The most common HAP in the resins used is styrene, which is present in polyester and vinylester resins as a monomer. Styrene is listed as a candidate urban area source HAP. So is methylene chloride, which is sometimes used for cleaning, and xylenes, which may appear in some mold release formulas. All HAP, except for methylene chloride, are also VOC's. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3326 Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5605 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: barnett.keith@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3168. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION AND MISCELLANEOUS COATING PRODUCTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will cover organic chemical manufacturing processes not covered by the HON or other MACT standards. The regulation will control process vents (continuous and batch, including mixing operations), equipment leaks, storage tanks, wastewater, solvent recovery, and heat exchange systems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/00 Final Action 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3452 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing [[Page 23468]] Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3169. NESHAP: CHLORINE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The chlorine production source category includes facilities engaged in the production of chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic) by one of the following electrolytic processes: diaphragm cell, membrane cell, and mercury cell. Hazardous air pollutants emitted include chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and mercury. None of the facilities are major sources on their own. However, several are co-located with major sources (e.g., pulp and paper plants, polymer plants, synthetic organic chemical plants, etc.). Emissions of chlorine and hydrogen chloride are very minor and the Agency is evaluating whether regulation of these HAPs is warranted. Relative to mercury, which is among five pollutants listed for regulation under section 112(c)(6) due to their persistent and bioaccumulative effects, the Agency intends to subject to regulation under section 112(d)(2) all mercury cell facilities regardless of major source status. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3449 Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: rosario.iliam@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3170. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBPARTS A AND B FOR 40 CFR 63 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; PL 101-549 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1; 40 CFR 63.51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The General Provisions (subpart A) were promulgated on March 16, 1994 (59 FR 12408). The General Provisions create the technical and administrative framework and establish general procedures and criteria for implementing MACT standards. On May 16, 1994, six litigants filed petitions for EPA to review certain provisions of the General Provisions. Subpart B, the procedures for implementing section 112(j), were promulgated on May 26, 1994. In June, 1994 litigants filed petitions for EPA to review the promulgated procedures. As a result of the litigation, it is anticipated that a number of technical and administrative amendments to subpart A and B will be proposed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3551 Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3171. NESHAP: BOAT MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants emitted by the boat manufacturing industry. This rule will affect the manufacture of fiberglass and aluminum boats. The most abundant pollutant emitted by this industry is styrene, which is listed as a hazardous air pollutant in the 1990 Clean Air Act. The Agency will study the various hazardous air pollutants emitted by the industry and will evaluate pollution prevention and abatement techniques which can reduce emissions from these pollutants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3747 Sectors Affected: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing; 336612 Boat Building Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5416 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: morris.mark@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 23469]] Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3172. NESHAP: TIRE MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This is a 10-year MACT covering the HAP emissions from the manufacturing of Rubber tires. The emission sources associated with the rubber compound mixing (banbury); extruding; calendaring; building; curing and finishing are covered in this MACT. Forty one facilities have been initially identified. This includes approximately 35 facilities of at least 10 tpy and 26 facilities of at least 25 tpy. Emissions are primarily associated with rubber processing and the use of HAP bearing solvent and cements. Several facilities have eliminated through substitution much of the HAP bearing solvent and cements. However, evaluation of the MACT and separation of the rubber processing emissions from HAP bearing solvents and cement will reduce the number of affected facilities to about 30. In addition, the tire cord coating operations will also be included. Typically these facilities are separate non-colocated operations. The major pollutant associated with tire cord is formaldehyde. There are approximately 12 affected major facilities Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/00 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3749 Agency Contact: Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5439 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wayne.tony@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3173. NESHAP: LARGE APPLIANCE (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of large appliance products and parts. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of HAPs from surface coating of large appliances, a measure required by section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3823 Sectors Affected: 333298 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; 335228 Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing; 336391 Motor Vehicle Air-Conditioning Manufacturing; 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; 333319 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; 335222 Household Refrigerator and Home Freezer Manufacturing; 335221 Household Cooking Appliance Manufacturing; 335224 Household Laundry Equipment Manufacturing; 335212 Household Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturing Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3174. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS METAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from operations that apply surface coatings to metal parts and products. Although this rule would cover a wide variety of coating operations, it would not apply to specific coating operations for which regulations have been developed (e.g., plastic parts coating, can coating, large appliance coating, etc.). This regulation is required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act of 1990. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3825 Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 23470]] Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3175. PAPER AND OTHER WEB COATING NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action would result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emitted by the paper and other web coating industries. The Agency will study the various HAP and VOC pollutants emitted by the industry and will evaluate pollution prevention and control techniques which can reduce these emissions. There are likely to be small businesses in the paper and other web coating industry, but at this time it is not known how many of these small businesses will be subject to these rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3827 Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Daniel Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5305 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: brown.dan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3176. NESHAP: ASPHALT ROOFING AND PROCESSING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The CAA required EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emissions standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emissions sources. The standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has determined that the asphalt roofing and processing industry may be reasonably anticipated to emit one of the pollutants listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, the source category is included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for standards promulgation within ten years of enactment of the CAA Amendments of 1990. The purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according to the mandated schedule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Interim Final 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3655 Agency Contact: Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3177. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires EPA to develop emission standards for sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Industrial boilers and institutional/commercial boilers are among the potential source categories to be regulated under section 112 of the CAA. Emissions of HAPs will be addressed by this rulemaking for both new and existing sources. EPA promulgated an NSPS for these source categories in 1987 and 1990. The standards for the NESHAP are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum achievable control technology (MACT) as described in section 112 of the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/00 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3837 Agency Contact: James Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov William Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG69 [[Page 23471]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3178. NESHAP: SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This rule will establish a MACT (maximum available control technology) for semiconductor production facilities. There are currently 3 major sources that would be affected by the NESHAP. This action will result in little or no additional emission reduction but will establish a Federal MACT level for large facilities. EPA is evaluating whether there will continue to be major sources in this category before proceeding with rule development. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/00 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3902 Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5439 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wayne.tony@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3179. NESHAP: METAL COIL (SURFACE COATING) INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants emitted by the metal coil surface coating industry. The Agency will study what pollutants are emitted and evaluate the control techniques, including pollution prevention, that are used to reduce these emissions. The Agency will also determine what, if any, impact the rule would have on small businesses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3905 Agency Contact: Rhea Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2940 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: jones.rhea@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3180. NESHAP: AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK MANUFACTURING (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emitted from the coatings used by the automobile and light-duty truck manufacturing industry. The Agency will study the HAP emitted by the industry and will evaluate pollution prevention and other control techniques which can reduce these emissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3907 Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD- 13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0859 Email: salman.dave@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3181. OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING NATIONAL VOC RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from offset lithographic printing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3908 Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5305 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: brown.dan@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH00 [[Page 23472]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3182. NESHAP: PRIMARY MAGNESIUM REFINING Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (Act), as amended November 1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b). The EPA has determined that sources that manufacture primary magnesium may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed (including chlorine and hydrochloric acid) in quantities sufficient to designate them as a major source. As a consequence, primary magnesium refining is among the HAP emitting source categories selected for regulation and is in the group of categories for which final rules are scheduled to be promulgated by November 15, 2000 (58 FR 63941, December 3, 1993). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3924 Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: rosario.iliam@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3183. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AMENDMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Final standards under section 112(d) for chromium emissions from hard and decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks (40 CFR 63, subpart N) were promulgated on January 25, 1995. Since promulgation, the Agency has determined that a class of chromium electroplating operations were inadvertently excluded from regulation. Specifically, the final standards do not apply to sources engaged in continuous chromium electroplating of steel sheet used to make cans and other containers. It is the Agency's intent to regulate all facilities engaged in chromium electroplating. Therefore, the Agency plans to amend the chromium electroplating rule to extend its applicability to continuous chromium electroplating operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 2841 Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3184. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; PL 101-549 104 Stat. 2399 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This rule will specify maximum achievable control technology for site remediation. Hazardous air pollutant emissions from spills of organic liquids, the excavation, transportation, and treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, and other operations will be considered in developing the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3968 Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3185. NESHAP: LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000, The Clean Air Act requires promulgation by 11/15/00. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to develop air emission standards for facilities that emit any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants. This action will develop a MACT standard for sources involved in leather tanning and finishing operations. Facilities involved in these operations release over 1.7 million pounds of hazardous air pollutants per year. Regulation of these facilities will result in a reduction of the emissions of hazardous air pollutants, several of which are highly toxic. [[Page 23473]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3964 Sectors Affected: 31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3186. NESHAP: SOLVENT EXTRACTION FOR VEGETABLE OIL PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action develops National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for vegetable oil production facilities as authorized under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (Act). The action is based on the determination that vegetable oil production plants emit organic hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the Act. On July 16, 1992, EPA listed vegetable oil production as a source for which NESHAP are to be promulgated. On December 3, 1993, EPA published a schedule for promulgating NESHAP for vegetable oil production plants by November 15, 2000. NESHAP developed under section 112(d) apply to both new and existing facilities. NESHAP for existing facilities are to be based on the average emission limitation achieved by the best performing 12 percent of existing sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Federalism: Undetermined Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3903 Sectors Affected: 311222 Soybean Processing; 311223 Other Oilseed Processing; 311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending; 311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending Agency Contact: James Durham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5672 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: durham.jim@epa.gov K.C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3187. NESHAP: ROCKET ENGINE TEST FIRING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a list of categories of sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's). The HAP's are listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Rocket Engine Test Firing source category and the Engine Test Facilities source category are included on EPA's list of sources of HAP's. The Rocket Engine Test Firing source category includes facilities engaged in test firing of rocket engines using solid or liquid propellants. The Engine Test Facilities source category includes any facility engaged in the testing of stationary or mobile engines, including turbines and reciprocating engines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3972 Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3188. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities distributing organic liquids. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. The EPA has not determined the scope of this project. However, this project should include but is not limited to those activities associated with the storage and distribution of organic liquids other [[Page 23474]] than gasoline at sites that serve as distribution points from which organic liquids may be obtained for further use and processing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3971 Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3189. NESHAP: FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM FABRICATION OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires development of emission standards for sources emitting any of the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations is listed as a category of major sources based on documented emissions of the following HAP: methylene chloride, trichlorethane, hydrogen cyanide, and hydrogen chloride. This source category covers emissions from various polyurethane foam bonding operations, including foam gluing and flame lamination. This action will explore alternatives for reducing HAP emissions from the following emission sources located at foam fabrication plants: process vents, raw material storage and transfer operations, and equipment leaks. By mid- 1999, these facilities had to be in compliance with the revised, lower OSHA permissible exposure limits for methylene chloride, which is the predominant HAP. Most, if not all facilities have responded by replacing methylene chloride with a non-HAP. Most, if not all of these facilities may no longer be major sources of HAP emissions. If there are still major sources in the source category, a NESHAP for this source category will be developed based on Maximum Achievable Control Technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3973 Sectors Affected: 326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing; 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov Maria Noell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5607 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: noell.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3190. AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 51, 52, 63, 70 AND 71 REGARDING THE PROVISIONS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL TO EMIT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to amend regulations already established to implement the new Federal air toxics program under section 112, including the General Provisions, the Federal operating permit program under title V, and the major source preconstruction programs under parts C and D of title I. The proposed rule will address issues related to the determination of a stationary source's potential to emit in response to three court decisions. This action resulted from splitting of RINs 2060-AC98 and 2060-AC63. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/00 Final Action 06/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3479 Agency Contact: Carol Holmes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OECA (2242A), Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8709 Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5795 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hutchinson.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3191. NESHAP: PROCESS HEATERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires EPA to develop emission standards for sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Process heaters is among the potential source categories to be regulated under section 112 of the CAA. Emissions of HAPs will be addressed by this rulemaking for both new and existing sources. The standards for the NESHAP are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum achievable [[Page 23475]] control technology (MACT) as described in section 112 of the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4218 Agency Contact: James Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3192. NSPS: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the Agency to promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for solid waste incinerators. Section 129 specifically required the Administrator to publish a schedule for regulating Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI). A notice in the Federal Register was published on November 2, 1993 that announced that the Administrator would promulgate OSWI standards by November 15, 2000. The notice also listed what classes of incinerators would be covered by the OSWI standards. Because it is believed that these OSWI emit significant amounts of air pollution that cause public health and environmental problems, the Administrator intends to promulgate the NSPS and EG for OSWI in accordance with section 129. Standards will be set for the following pollutants: particulate matter, opacity, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead cadmium, mercury, and dioxins and dibenzofurans. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/28/94 59 FR 66850 NPRM 11/00/00 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3751 Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov Richard Crume, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5294 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: crume.rick@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3193. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670 to 7479 CAA sec 160-169 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate their lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for their air quality resources. This rule will clarify the PSD permit review procedures for new and modified major stationary sources near these non-Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to develop clarifying PSD permit application procedures that are effective, efficient, and equitable. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/16/97 62 FR 27158 NPRM 10/00/00 Final Action 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3919 Agency Contact: David LaRoche, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6102, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7652 Fax: 202 260-8509 Email: laroche.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3194. METAL FURNITURE (SURFACE COATINGS) NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of metal furniture products and parts. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of HAPs from surface coating of metal furniture products and parts, which is required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3824 Sectors Affected: 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing; 33636 Motor Vehicle Fabric Accessories and Seat Manufacturing; 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing; 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing; 332116 Metal Stamping; 332612 Wire Spring Manufacturing; 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 23476]] and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3195. PLASTIC PARTS (SURFACE COATING) NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action would address the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions from the coating of plastic parts. Pollution prevention approaches will be considered. Specific sectors of the plastic parts industry to be included in this action have not yet been determined. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3826 Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5580 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: teal.kim@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3196. LOCATION OF SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT AUDITS OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND ENGINES; AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525 CAA sec 206(b) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86G (Revision); 40 CFR 86K (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would consider an amendment to the existing regulations to include ports of entry as a location for EPA selection of foreign produced vehicles and engines for SEA emissions testing at laboratories in the U.S. While the regulations do not specify EPA authority to conduct such port selections, the increased flexibility provided by port selections warrants amending the regulations. Presently, EPA must travel overseas to conduct SEA audits of foreign manufactured vehicles and engines, even though most manufacturers now have access to laboratory facilities in the U.S. The benefits include a reduction in Agency cost since fewer overseas trips would be necessary. Also, EPA would be able to conduct more audits of foreign manufactured vehicles and engines. Separate from the provisions proposed in this NPRM for amendments to allow port selection for SEAs, EPA is also proposing to make two other amendments to 40 CFR part 86. The first would amend current Selective Enforcement Auditing regulations to change the minimum annual limit of Selective Enforcement Audits per manufacturer to two (2) per year. Currently, the minimum annual limit is one audit per manufacturer. Under the proposed amendments EPA would be able to perform a second audit on those manufacturers that might otherwise be limited to one audit. The second additional proposed amendment to part 86 would delete from subparts A and E references to the Agency representation in certain types of administrative hearings. The two provisions state that the Office of General Counsel will represent the Agency in administrative procedures governing hearings on certification for light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty engines and motorcycles. The Agency is proposing to delete these two provisions in order to be consistent with other hearing procedures in part 86. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3139 Agency Contact: Richard Gezelle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6403J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9267 RIN: 2060-AD90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3197. REVIEW OF FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURES FOR EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES; TEST PROCEDURE ADJUSTMENTS TO FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSION TEST RESULTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 101-549 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 600; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action considers potential adjustments to fuel economy and emission test results to compensate for test procedure changes previously adopted; it applies to light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks. This aspect of the previous rulemaking (SAN 3323, RIN 2060- AE27) was deferred. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3979 Agency Contact: R. W. Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 743 214-4412 RIN: 2060-AH38 [[Page 23477]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3198. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION OF SECTION 608 SALES RESTRICTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671(g) CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will include the reconsideration of the sales restriction as it relates to split systems. The Agency was petitioned to reconsider the part of the sales restriction that included the sale of pre-charged split systems. It restricted such sales to certified technicians. Since then, EPA stayed that portion of the sales restriction in response to the petition. This rule will include the determination of the Agency related to the reconsideration. It addresses environmental problems of ozone depletion resulting from emissions of chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and other ozone-depleting substances. Through restricting sales of certain pre- charged items to persons certified as technicians, emissions to the atmosphere are decreased. The impact on small businesses and governments would be negligible, since persons can become certified if the EPA determination is a full restriction. Most businesses and governments will have at least one certified technician on board. This action has no impact on small business and State, local, and tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3673 Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2216 Fax: 202 565-2093 RIN: 2060-AG20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3199. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADDITIONAL STEPS TO CONFORM US METHYL BROMIDE PROGRAM TO OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL AND RECENT CHANGES TO THE CAA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will propose remaining phaseout steps for methyl bromide, adjust phaseout data, and establish additional exemptions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Final Action 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4271 Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3200. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTING THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CHECK; PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 30, 2000, States must begin OBD check by 1/1/01 and need time to address changes. Abstract: This action proposes substantive and minor revisions to the Motor Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) requirements to provide additional flexibility to state I/M programs by allowing such programs to replace traditional I/M tests on model year 1996 and newer vehicles with a check of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system. Additionally, the proposed amendments would: Revise and simplify the failure criteria for the OBD check; address State Implementation Plan (SIP) credit modeling for the OBD check; and allow for limited exemptions from some OBD check failure and/or rejection criteria for certain model years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Amendments to Vehicle I/M Program Requirements for OBD Checks 05/00/00 Final Rule Amendments to Vehicle I/M Program Requirements for OBD Checks 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4385 Agency Contact: Ed Gardetto, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 734 214-4322 Fax: 734 214-4906 Email: gardetto.edward@epa.gov David Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, RSPD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4823 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: sosnowski.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3201. NESHAP: GENERIC MACT FOR CARBON BLACK, ETHYLENE, CYANIDE AND SPANDEX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Several of the source categories that are subject to MACT (maximum achievable control technology) standards contain only a few sources (e.g., fewer than five). For such categories, EPA plans to develop a generic MACT standard for these source categories. Given the relatively few affected sources caught by the generic standard, the overall cost and environmental effects of this action are expected to be small, nationally. [[Page 23478]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4105 Sectors Affected: 325182 Carbon Black Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0296 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schaefer.john@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3202. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Since the promulgation of the chromium electroplating NESHAP we have been informed of several sources that are experiencing difficulty in complying with the concentration limit for new sources even though they have installed and operate composite mesh pad scrubber technology similar or identical to that used as the basis for the MACT emission limit. These sources operate new state-of-the-art plating tanks not encountered during rule development which feature enclosing hoods that completely cover the surface of the plating tank. This covered tank design allows for effective capture and ventilation at substantially lower exhaust air flow rates than otherwise encountered with more conventional exterior hooding. Although these sources exceed the new source standard concentration limit of 0.015 mg/dscm, actual mass rate emissions are more than 50 percent lower than would otherwise be achieved with more conventional hooding and higher ventilation rates. The chromium electroplating standard will be amended to include this alternative type of control system. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 11/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4115 Sectors Affected: 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring Agency Contact: Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3203. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES RATED OVER 19 KW AND NEW LAND-BASED RECREATIONAL SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 31, 2001. Abstract: Emissions from large spark-ignition engines are currently unregulated. EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) are cooperating in an effort to set emission standards for these engines to substantially reduce their contribution to the emission inventory. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Finding 02/08/99 64 FR 6008 NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4154 Sectors Affected: 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing; 42183 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers Agency Contact: Don Kopinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4229 Fax: 734 214-4781 Email: kopinski.don@epa.gov Alan Stout, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4805 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: stout.alan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3204. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW COMPRESSION- IGNITION AND SPARK-IGNITION RECREATIONAL MARINE ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 31, 2000. NPRM, Judicial, November 23, 1999. Abstract: This proposed rulemaking will establish numerical emission limits for compression-ignition and spark-ignition engines used on marine recreational vessels. This action will complete EPA's emission control program for marine engines (commercial engines and spark- ignition outboard and personal watercraft engines are covered in separate rules). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/00 Final Action 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes [[Page 23479]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4251 Agency Contact: Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4288 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: pugliese.holly@epa.gov Jean Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4822 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3205. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MANUFACTURE OF HALON BLENDS, INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF HALON, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND DISPOSAL OF HALON AND HALON-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT - AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.250 to 82.270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA promulgated a final rule (63 FR 11084, March 5, 1998) concerning numerous aspects of the handling and processing of halons, a group of gaseous or easily vaporized hydrocarbons that are used in a wide range of fire and explosion protection applications. Halons are Class I ozone-depleting substances regulated under Title VI of the Clean Air Act (Act). Following publication of this rule, members of the regulated community and other stakeholders requested clarifications to two technical provisions of this rule, and other, editorial, clarifications. The two technical clarifications relate to (1) EPA's requirements regarding the efficiency of equipment used during halon recovery and recycling activities, and (2) EPA's requirements regarding technician training. SPD therefore will consider adding substantive or editorial clarifications, and/or additional preamble discussion, to address these issues. These changes are expected to be fully consistent with the original scope and intent of the March 5, 1998 regulation. By providing greater clarity and specificity to the requirements as requested by members of the regulated community and other stakeholders, EPA will better ensure achievement of the environmental objectives of this action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4252 Agency Contact: Lisa Chang, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9742 Fax: 202 565-2096 Email: chang.lisa@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3206. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING QUARANTINE AND PRESHIPMENT METHYL BROMIDE USED IN THE UNITED STATES AND BASELINE ADJUSTMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q); 42 USC 7414 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.1 to 82.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Montreal Protocol exempts quarantine and preshipment from the methyl bromide production and import baseline; therefore, a regulation must be promulgated to allow for the exemption in EPA's current allowance system. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4253 Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3207. REVIEW NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 31, 2001, Clean Air Act requires reviews every five years. Abstract: Review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) every 5 years is mandated by the Clean Air Act. This review assesses the available scientific data about the health and environmental effects of CO and translates the science into terms that can be used in making recommendations about whether or how the standards should be changed. The last review of the CO NAAQS was completed in 1994 with a final decision that revisions were not appropriate at that time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4266 Agency Contact: David McKee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5271 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: richmond.harvey@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3208. REVISION OF SCHEDULE FOR STANDARDS UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 Clean Air Act sec 112 [[Page 23480]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act requires the EPA to publish a list of major and area source categories which emit one or more of the hazardous air pollutants listed in section 112. An initial list of source categories was finalized in July 1992, and contained 174 categories. Section 112 further requires the Agency to prioritize the listed categories such that standards are promulgated for 40 source categories within 2 years of enactment, 25% of all initially listed categories within 4 years, 50% within 7 years, and 100% within 10 years. The schedule for the promulgation of emissions standards was published in December 1993. This action revises the list of source categories and the corresponding schedule for emission standards. This is in accordance with the statute, which requires the Agency to periodically amend the list in response to public comment or new information, and no less often than every eight years. The list and the schedule were last updated on November 18, 1999. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 11/18/99 64 FR 63025 Notice 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4284 Agency Contact: Maria Noell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5607 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: noell.maria@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3209. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: PL 101-549 sec 202(l)(2) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 14, 2000, Civil Action No. 95-1747 Sierra Club v. Carol M. Browner. Final, Judicial, July 28, 2000, Civil Action No. 95-1745 Sierra Club v. Carol M. Browner. Abstract: This action will: (1) describe the hazardous air pollutants emitted from motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; (2) discuss the Agency's existing and planned emission control programs to reduce emissions of these pollutants; and (3) explore the need for additional controls. Any additional control programs will be undertaken and tiered separately from this action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/00 Final Rule 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4285 Agency Contact: Jean Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4822 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3210. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS: RESPONSE TO MARCH 2, 1999, COURT DECISION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to promulgate rules that establish the criteria and procedures for determining whether highway and transit plans, programs, and projects conform to state air quality plans. ``Conformity'' means that the transportation actions will not cause or worsen violations of air quality standards or delay timely attainment of the standards. The original conformity rule was finalized on November 24, 1993, and most recently amended on August 15, 1997. On March 2, 1999, the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned certain provisions of the 1997 conformity amendments. This rulemaking will amend the conformity rule in compliance with the court decision. The rulemaking will formalize the May 14, 1999 EPA guidance and the June 18, 1999 DOT guidance that was issued to guide action on this issue until a rulemaking could be issued. Specifically, the rulemaking will clarify the types of projects that can be implemented in the absence of a conforming transportation plan. It will also explain EPA's process for reviewing newly submitted air quality plans and when those submissions can be used for conformity purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Rule 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4340 Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4441 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: sargeant.kathryn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3211. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amendments to the consumer products rule are being proposed to clarify and correct the rule. [[Page 23481]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/00 Final Action 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4309 Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3212. NESHAP FOR ETHYLENE OXIDE COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION OPERATIONS- MONITORING AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed amendments will correct technical problems associated with both the compliance testing and monitoring requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4316 Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3213. NESHAP FOR THE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Abstract: The amendments will clarify the rule and ensure it reflects the EPA's intent. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4310 Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD- 13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0859 Email: salman.dave@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3214. NESHAP: BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The brick and structural clay products manufacturing source category primarily includes facilities that manufacture structural brick from clay, shale, or a combination of the two. Other structural clay products that are included in the source category include clay pipe, adobe brick, chimney pipe, flue liners, drain titles, roofing tiles, and sewer tiles. The manufacture of brick and structural clay products involves mining, grinding, screening and blending of the raw materials followed by forming, cutting or shaping, drying, firing, cooling, storage, and shipping of the final product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4325 Split from RIN 2060-AH79. Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing; 327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing; 327124 Clay Refractory Manufacturing; 327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5025 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: johnson.mary@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3215. HEAVY-DUTY ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS AND DIESEL FUEL SULFUR CONTROL REQUIREMENTS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. [[Page 23482]] Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would set new quality requirements for fuel used in diesel engines and tighten heavy duty NOx and PM engine standards. Improving the quality of diesel fuel will enable advanced technologies for diesel emission control. A key approach taken in developing the ``Tier II'' standards (Tier II Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Standards -- see RIN 2060-AI23) was ``fuel-neutrality'' -- applying standards equally to diesel- and gasoline- powered vehicles. Reducing sulfur levels in on highway diesel fuel will help facilitate development of diesel-powered vehicles that meet these standards. Low sulfur diesel fuel is needed so that advanced technology for diesel engines will be available to meet new more stringent standards. There are also additional air quality benefits such as particulate matter and sulfate reductions associated with reducing sulfur levels in diesel fuel. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/16/99 64 FR 32209 NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4355 This rule incorporates the work done on Control of Diesel Fuel Quality, RIN 2060-AI32, SAN 4268 which is listed as Withdrawn in the Completed section of this Agenda. Agency Contact: Don Kopinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4229 Fax: 734 214-4781 Email: kopinski.don@epa.gov Paul Machele, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4264 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: machiele.paul@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3216. PETITIONS TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (E.G., MEK, EGBE, METHANOL, AND MIBK) FROM SECTION 112(B)(1) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112(b)(3) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency has received 4 petitions to remove certain pollutants (i.e., methanol, methyl ethyl ketone, ethylene glycol butyl ether, and methyl isobutyl ketone) from the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the petitions and either grant or deny the petition within 18 months of the date the complete petition was received. If the Agency grants a petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies a petition, a notice of denial will be published in the Federal Register providing an explanation for such denial. If the Agency grants a petition and ultimately removes the pollutant from the HAP list then sources emitting such pollutants would not be required to meet MACT emissions standards for the pollutant. If on the other hand, the Agency denies the petition, then MACT standards would be issued as currently planned under Section 112(c) and 112(d) of the Clean Air Act for sources emitting such pollutants. Depending on the 4 individual determinations, the Agency will issue separate notices for each. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 07/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4313 Agency Contact: Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.dave@epa.gov Chuck French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0467 Email: french.chuck@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3217. NESHAP: ENGINE TEST FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a list of categories of sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's). The HAP's are listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Engine Test Facilities source category are included on EPA's list of sources of HAP's. The Engine Test Facilities source category includes any facility engaged in the testing of stationary or mobile engines, including turbines and reciprocating engines. Aircraft engine testing consists of facilities which perform testing on uninstalled aircraft engines. Non-aerospace engine test facilities consists of facilities which perform testing on uninstalled engines such as automotive engines, stationary turbines, IC engines, and diesel engines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4144 Split from RIN 2060-AH35 Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 23483]] Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3218. NESHAP: LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: EPA is required under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act to develop maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for various industrial source categories. The lightweight aggregate manufacturing industry is currently part of the clay products MACT source category. However, EPA is developing a separate MACT standard for lightweight aggregate in anticipation that the current clay products source category will be broken down into 4 separate source categories, including lightweight aggregate. The lightweight aggregate source category will be proposed at the time the MACT standard is proposed. Lightweight aggregate kilns that burn hazardous waste are subject to the hazardous waste combustor MACT standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/01 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4346 Split from RIN 2060-AH79 Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing; 327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing; 327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing; 327124 Clay Refractory Manufacturing Agency Contact: Joe Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3219. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES - PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR part 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The final rule was promulgated on September 21, 1998. On November 20, 1998, a petition to review the final rule was filed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association with the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. This action proposes amendments to the rule per the settlement agreement. The amendments include several clarifications, changes to key definitions, changes to the alternative standard requirements, and changes in the administrative requirements. There are no anticipated incremental impacts due to these amendments, in fact, the impacts of the rule have been reduced due to the streamlining of the monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Action 10/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4354 Sectors Affected: 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing; 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3220. PROPOSED RULE TO AMEND SUBPART H, 40 CFR PART 61 FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA 112(g) or (q); PL 95-95 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61.93(a); 40 CFR 61.93(b)(2)(ii) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR Part 61 establish limits, under the Clean Air Act, for radionuclide emissions (other than radon) from Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE federal facilities. These Subparts require emission sampling, monitoring, and calculations to identify compliance with the standard. The current air sampling methodology required by the standards is embodied in ANSI-N13.1-1969, a consensus guidance document that is incorporated by reference in EPA's standards. That guidance has recently been updated (in 1999), and contains new technical recommendations (that differ from the 1969 version) for obtaining representative air samples. EPA is updating Subparts Hand I to incorporate the new sampling guidance, ANSI-N13.1- 1999, and require its use for new facilities and for those undergoing significant changes to ventilation systems. Existing facilities will be allowed to continue sampling in accordance with the current requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4273 Agency Contact: Robin Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 23484]] and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9385 Fax: 202 565-2065 Email: anderson.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3221. NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD FOR OZONE - CORRECTIONS NOTICE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.9 (a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action corrects the Code of Federal Regulations to include an alternative pollutant-monitoring method that was inadvertently left out when the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone were revised in 1979. This amendment will assure that States have the flexibility in choice of monitoring methods that was originally intended. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4304 Agency Contact: Nash Gerald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5652 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: gerald.nash@epa.gov Brenda Millar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4036 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: millar.brenda@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3222. DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SOURCE EMISSIONS OF FILTERABLE FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AS PM2.5 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 App M Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this action, EPA is initiating the publication of a reference test method that can be used to quantify that portion of particulate matter emissions that are solid at stack conditions and are equal to or less than 2.5 uM in aerodynamic diameter. This test method is to be used in conjunction with existing and future reference methods which are designed to quantify condensable particulate and particulate precursors. Condensable particulate is that portion of particulate matter emissions that are gaseous at stack conditions but which quickly condense to a solid form when released to the atmosphere. Particulate precursors are gaseous compounds which become solids as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere. This test method supports the amended National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter which was promulgated on July 18, 1997. The NAAQS was revised by adding new standards for particulate of 2.5 uM aerodynamic diameter. An important foundation element of State efforts to attain the NAAQS will be the development of reliable inventories of baseline particulate and particulate precursor emissions. The emission inventories developed should be based upon credible source tests of individual facilities or emission factors developed from credible source tests. At the present time there is no reference test method available for quantifying the filterable particulate matter of 2.5 uM aerodynamic diameter from emission sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/00 Final Action 02/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4306 Sectors Affected: 21231 Stone Mining and Quarrying; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 3212 Veneer, Plywood and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 3311 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing; 3313 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing; 3314 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing; 3315 Foundries Agency Contact: Ronald E. Myers, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5407 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: myers.ron@epa.gov Tom Logan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2580 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: logan.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3223. INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FACILITIES; AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 23 USC 101 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (revision); 40 CFR 93 (new) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight and policy development authority for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs since the passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 amendments to the CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air quality problems and the 1990 amendments set forth standards for implementation of I/M programs. EPA used the statutory requirements of the Act, including I/M requirements for Federal facilities, to promulgate regulations which states would use in the development of their I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Those rule requirements effectively gave states certain authorities over the Federal government. The Department of Justice has now ruled that Federal sovereign immunity was not fully waived under the CAA for those requirements and EPA should amend its rule to remove the requirement that states include those elements in their SIPs. EPA is proposing to: 1) Amend the Federal facilities I/M requirements [[Page 23485]] by removing that section. 2) Correct existing I/M SIP approval actions which include these elements. 3) Establish new Federal facilities I/M program requirements which Federal Facilities in I/M program areas must meet in order to comply with the Act. 4) Designate for each state which section of the Act Federal agencies must comply with based on how that state promulgated its I/M regulations. These changes will have minimal to no impact on the states as no new requirements are being created. The states are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to modify existing SIPs meeting the previously applicable requirements as a result of this action, nor will emissions reduction credit be affected. However, the changes will clarify for affected Federal facilities what they must do to meet the CAA requirements by establishing new regulations per those requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4348 Agency Contact: Sara Schneeberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 202 564-5592 Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3224. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REFORMULATED GASOLINE ADJUSTMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.45 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed regulation would allow CO reductions (associated with oxygen in the gasoline above 2.0 wt %) to be used to offset increases in VOC emissions. The change would allow gasoline that has ethanol as an oxygenate to have a slightly higher Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP), which would alleviate some cost burdens for complying with Phase II of the RFG program. The change would therefore address the concern of the ethanol industry that such gasoline would otherwise be locked out of the market. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4358 Agency Contact: Barry Garelick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9028 Fax: 202 565-2075 Email: garelick.barry@epa.gov Lori Stewart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9035 RIN: 2060-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3225. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The taconite iron ore processing source category is comprised of nine facilities operating in the United States. Seven facilities are located in Minnesota and two are located in Michigan. The expected sources of HAP emissions for this source category include: fossil fuel combustion sources, and possibly the handling and transfer of mined ore containing naturally occurring inorganic compounds. Anticipated HAP emissions released from these sources primarily include: formaldehyde, manganese, nickel, arsenic, and chromium. The quantities of HAP released are expected to exceed major source levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/01 Final Rule 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4380 There are nine taconite processing facilities in the U.S.; seven are located in Minnesota and two are located in Michigan. The MACT standard for this industry group will be shared between EPA and the State of Minnesota. State regulations currently in place include both air emissions limitations and prohibition of effluent discharge to Great Lakes waters, and both air and water monitoring requirements. Other existing Federal regulations may be affected under RCRA and TSCA. Agency Contact: Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1512 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: chin.conrad@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3226. NESHAP: OIL & NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION & NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION & STORAGE; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule amendments are needed to clarify agency intent. Some areas requiring revision are: applicability determination procedures, definitions, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. No impacts are anticipated as a result of the amendments on small businesses and state/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/00 Final Action 04/00/01 [[Page 23486]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4402 Sectors Affected: 211111 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction; 211112 Natural Gas Liquid Extraction; 48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas; 22121 Natural Gas Distribution Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3227. REMOVAL OF ALUMINUM DIE CASTING AND ALUMINUM FOUNDRIES FROM THE SECONDARY ALUMINUM NESHAP AND APPLICABILITY STAY FOR THESE INDUSTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the final Secondary Aluminum Production NESHAP, the EPA has based its MACT standard for aluminum die casting and aluminum foundries, as well as its assessment of the economic impacts on small businesses in these industries, on information on representative facility practices provided to EPA by these industries to date. However, affected facilities in these industries have expressed concern that the information and assumptions upon which EPA has relied may be incomplete or may not adequately represent the processes and emissions at such facilities. Accordingly, in this action, EPA will issue a proposed rule to remove the aluminum die casting and aluminum foundry industries from the present secondary aluminum standard and to stay the applicability of the present standard to these industries while EPA reevaluates the MACT requirements applicable to such facilities. The EPA will also initiate a formal process to collect further information from the facilities in these industries on the activities in which they engage and the potential of these activities to contribute to HAP emissions. After evaluating this information, EPA will make a new determination concerning MACT requirements for both major facilities and area sources in these industries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4417 Sectors Affected: 331521 Aluminum Die-Castings; 331524 Aluminum Foundries Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3228. NEW SOURCE REVIEW SECTOR-BASED APPROACH Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The New Source Review (NSR) Program is the principal means by which EPA assures that new pollution sources install reasonably effective air pollution controls before they are allowed to begin operation. EPA is currently involved in a comprehensive rulemaking (``NSR Reform'', SAN 3259), intended to streamline the NSR program and reduce its administrative burden. This new rulemaking is an outgrowth of that reform effort, and will provide industries with the flexibility to focus more on existing pollution sources, with the goal of achieving as good or better environmental results than could be achieved focusing strictly on new sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/00 Final Rule 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4390 Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0102 TDD Phone: 010 541-5602 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ14 [[Page 23487]] _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3229. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: CAA as amended, title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21; 40 CFR 52.24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is to revise the CAA new source review (NSR) regulations, which govern the preconstruction air quality review and permitting programs that are implemented by States and the Federal Government for new and modified major stationary sources of air pollution. This rulemaking will deregulate, that is, exclude from major NSR program requirements those activities of sources that, with respect to air pollution, have little environmental impact. The rulemaking will encourage pollution control and pollution prevention projects at existing sources. Control technology requirements will be clarified with respect to when and how they apply to sources that are covered. The action seeks to more clearly define the appropriate roles and requirements of sources, permitting authorities and Federal land managers and EPA in the protection of air-quality-related values in Federal Class I areas (i.e., certain national parks and wilderness areas) under the NSR regulations. State, local, and tribal permitting agencies will be given more flexibility to implement program requirements in a manner that meets their specific air quality management needs. Consequently, the rulemaking decreases the number of activities that are subject to NSR requirements and also expedites the permitting process for those sources that are subject to NSR. This action is designed to reduce the regulatory burden over all industries without respect to commercial size or capacity; therefore, it should have no detrimental impact on small businesses. Finally, this action also addresses several pending petitions for judicial review and administrative action pertaining to NSR applicability requirements and control technology review requirements. Regulations that will be affected are State implementation plan requirements for review of new sources and modifications to existing sources (40 CFR 51.160-166), the Federal prevention of significant deterioration program (40 CFR 52.21), and Federal restriction on new source construction (40 CFR 52.24). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/23/96 61 FR 38249 Final Action 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3259 Agency Contact: Dennis Crumpler, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0871 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: crumpler.dennis@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3230. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY - WASTEWATER (FINAL) & AMEND. TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 & APPENDIX J OF PART 60 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will develop a new source performance standard to control air emissions of volatile organic compounds from wastewater treatment operations of the synthetic chemical manufacturing industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/12/94 59 FR 46780 Supp NPRM-1st 10/11/95 60 FR 52889 Supp NPRM-2nd Appendix J to Part 60 12/09/98 63 FR 67988 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3380 Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4516 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3231. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES--FCC UNITS, REFORMERS AND SULFUR PLANTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; PL 101-549 104 Stat. 2399 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires EPA to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs). EPA promulgated NESHAP rules for petroleum refineries on August 18, 1995 (RIN 2060-AD94). This action covers three process vents not covered under RIN 2060-AD94. These are the catalyst regeneration vents from fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and catalytic reformers and the tail gas vents from sulfur recovery plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/11/98 63 FR 48889 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3549 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epa.gov [[Page 23488]] Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3232. SOURCE SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Four Corners Plant, respectively. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48731 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3569 Agency Contact: Douglas McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Region09, San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 Phone: 415 744-1246 Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 520 498-0118 RIN: 2060-AF42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3233. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS--ADDITION OF METHODS 203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking adds Test Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to 40 CFR part 51, appendix M (entitled Example Test Methods for State Implementation Plans). These methods describe procedures for estimating the opacity of visible emissions. States have requested that EPA promulgate these methods so that they can use them in State Implementation Plans in enforcing visible emissions regulations from Stationary Sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61639 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2915 Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3234. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) TO CONTROL EMISSIONS FROM SOURCES LOCATED ON THE FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA, title I CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will propose Federal rulemaking for sources located on the Reservation to implement the intent of the Clean Air Act (CAA) title I program to bring about attainment of the PM-10 NAAQS both on and off the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/12/99 64 FR 7307 NPRM 01/24/00 65 FR 3680 NPRM 01/27/00 65 FR 4465 Final Action 07/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3637 Agency Contact: Steve Body, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Region10, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206 553-0782 RIN: 2060-AF84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3235. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act sec 801 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 1, 1996. Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to section 801 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 which directs the Administrator to promulgate public health and safety standards for protection of the public from releases from radioactive materials stored or disposed of in the repository at the Yucca Mountain site. The only regulated entity is the U.S. Department of Energy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/27/99 64 FR 46976 Final Action 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3568 Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9198 Fax: 202 565-2065 RIN: 2060-AG14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3236. AMENDMENTS FOR TESTING AND MONITORING PROVISIONS TO PART 60, PART 61, AND PART 63 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7410 to 7412; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63 [[Page 23489]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the emission test methods and performance specifications in appendices A and B of part 60, appendix B of part 61, and appendix A of part 63 by revising the method format to conform with Environmental Monitoring Management Council (EMMC) guidelines. Conformance to the guidelines will promote consistency among inter-program methods. In addition, minor technical and printing errors in the methods will be corrected. Similar errors in various subparts of part 60 will also be corrected. Performance specification 15 is also being proposed in this rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/27/97 62 FR 45369 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3743 Agency Contact: Bill Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 Fax: 919 541-1039 Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1063 RIN: 2060-AG21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3237. AMENDMENT TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (PS-1) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to clarify and update requirements for source owners and operators who must install and use continuous stack or duct opacity monitoring equipment. This action also proposes amendments regarding design and performance validation requirements for continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) equipment in appendix B, PS-1. These amendments to subpart A and PS-1 will not change the affected facilities' applicable emission standards or requirement to monitor. The amendments will: (1) clarify owner and operator and monitor vendor obligations, (2) reaffirm and update COMS design and performance requirements, and (3) provide EPA and affected facilities with equipment assurances for carrying out effective monitoring. The specifications shall apply to all COMS's installed or replaced after the date of promulgation. Following promulgation, a source owner, operator, or manufacturer will be subject to these performance specifications if installing a new COMS, relocating a COMS, replacing a COMS, re-certifying a COMS that has undergone substantial refurbishing, or has been specifically required to re-certify the COMS with these revisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/24/94 59 FR 60585 Supplemental NPRM 09/23/98 63 FR 50824 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3744 Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5242 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ricks.solomon@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3238. CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR RULE FOR THE SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 65; 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Over the past 25 years, EPA has issued a series of national air regulations, many of which affect the same facility. Some facilities are now subject to five or six national rules, sometimes affecting the same emission points. Each rule has emission control requirements as well as monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. These requirements may be duplicative or overlapping. All existing Federal air rules applicable to an industry sector will be reviewed to determine whether their provisions can be consolidated into a single new rule. Affected industries, State agencies, and other stakeholders will be consulted to identify duplicative provisions. The chemical industry and State representatives have agreed to work on a pilot project with EPA's air programs to explore this approach. If the approach is successful with the chemical industry, it may be expanded to air rules for other industry sectors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/28/98 63 FR 57748 Final Action 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3748 Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3239. ADDITION OF METHOD 207 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51 METHOD FOR MEASURING ISOCYANATES IN STATIONARY SOURCE EMISSIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 [[Page 23490]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 listed certain isocyanate compounds as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The Agency does not have any published test methods that would measure air emissions of these isocyanate compounds from stationary sources. This action would add a validated test method to measure isocyanate emissions to appendix M of part 51. Test methods in part 51 can be adopted by any State for use in any regulation that requires the measurement of any of the isocyanate compounds on the HAP list. This action would not impose any new regulatory requirements that do not already exist. It should benefit State governments by providing them with a validated test procedure for measuring the emissions of isocyanate compounds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3900 Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1062 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mcalister.gary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3240. ADDITION OF OPACITY METHOD TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51 (METHOD 203) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to add a method, Method 203, for the measurement of opacity from stationary sources, to appendix M (Example Test Methods for State Implementation Plans) in 40 CFR part 51. This action provides States with an instrumental test method which can be used in determining, on a continuous basis, compliance with stationary source opacity emission limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/07/92 57 FR 46114 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3958 Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5242 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ricks.solomon@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3241. EXPANDED DEFINITIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE-FUELED VEHICLES AND ENGINES MEETING LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2001; 15 USC 2002; 15 USC 2003; 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2006; 15 USC 213; 42 USC 7521; 42 USC 7522; 42 USC 7524; 42 USC 7525; 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42 USC 7549; 42 USC 7550; 42 USC 7552 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 88; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will ease the burden of certification for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and after-market conversion entities. This action will, for vehicles and engines meeting LEV emission standards, broaden the definition of the term dedicated fuel system, broaden the criteria for engine families, and provide an exemption from certification fees. This action is not a deregulatory action. This action will provide another means for small business to remain active entities in supplying alternatively fueled vehicles to the market place. The above three changes are intended to reduce the cost of complying with the requirements of certification, and small business will benefit from these changes. This action will enhance the ability for the regulated industry to provide alternatively fueled vehicles to the consumer in support of the Executive Order 13031. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/98 63 FR 38767 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4030 Agency Contact: Clifford Tyree, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAVP, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4310 Email: tyree.clifford@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3242. NESHAP: FOR SOURCE CATEGORY: PULP AND PAPER PRODUCTION; AMENDMENTS TO THE PROMULGATED RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.440 to 63.459 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to clarify sections of the promulgated pulp and paper industry maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards where commenters have indicated that the wording is confusing or changes are needed. This action will also correct any typographical errors noted. This action will contain guidance and amended rule language. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule Interpretations and technical amendment 09/16/98 63 FR 49455 Direct Final Rule Amendment 12/28/98 63 FR 71385 NPRM Amendment 12/28/98 63 FR 71408 Final Action Interpretations and technical amendment 04/12/99 64 FR 17555 NPRM Proposed rule amendments and notice of public hearing 01/25/00 65 FR 3907 Final Action 01/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23491]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4123 Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5397 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3243. NESHAP: ORGANIC HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM THE SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL INDUSTRY (SOCMI) & OTHER PROCESSES SUBJECT TO THE NEGOTIATED REGULATION FOR EQUIPMENT LEAKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.100 to 63.152 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The actions will amend the HON that was first promulgated on April 22, 1994, to clarify applicability of process vent requirements. The changes to the rule will clarify the EPA's intent regarding the meaning of the term process vent and address the way these provisions are to be implemented through the permit rule. The need for this action became apparent recently when it was learned that industry was interpreting the definition more narrowly than we intended, and thus, not identifying all process vents subject to the HON. These amendments will clarify the rule to ensure consistent interpretations of the term process vent while preserving the intended applicability of the requirements. These clarifications will not increase or lower or otherwise affect emissions or environmental protection. Additionally, the actions may clarify additional sections of the HON and correct any typographical errors noted. These actions may contain guidance as well as amended rule language. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/20/00 65 FR 3169 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4103 Agency Contact: Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov Jan Meyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5254 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: meyer.jan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3244. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION ON THE 610 NONESSENTIAL PRODUCTS BAN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671-7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(C) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would propose to extend the current class I and class II bans on the sale and distribution of nonessential uses of ozone-depleting substances where sufficient substitutes are already readily available. As part of the initial 1993 rulemaking, EPA banned the use of ozone-depleting substances in aerosols, pressurized dispensers, and foams where substitutes were available. Since that rulemaking was issued, the phaseout of production and consumption of class I substances has become effective and the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program under section 612 has been promulgated. The phaseout of newly manufactured class I substances and the identification of new acceptable substitutes for both class I and class II applications provide compelling reasons to reconsider the initial decisions regarding both product-specific exemptions and the decision to limit the ban's effect on major sectors that traditionally used ozone-depleting substances. Most domestic manufacturers have already incorporated the non-ozone-depleting substances in their products. The continued availability and use of ozone-depleting substances in parts and products manufactured abroad, which are sold or incorporated into larger products that are then sold into interstate commerce in the United States, negatively affects the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers who use substitute substances in their production. Therefore, it is appropriate to reconsider the applicability of the class I ban to both specific products and product categories. Amending these requirements would limit the potential use of ozone-depleting substances in applications where substitutes are available and thus, further protect the stratospheric ozone layer. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 21772 Final Action 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4077 Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9729 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: newberg.cindy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3245. OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION STREAMLINING PROCEDURES FOR LDVS, LDTS, AND HDES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2001; 15 USC 2002; 15 USC 2003; 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2006; 15 USC 213; 42 USC 7521; 42 USC 7522; 42 USC 7524; 42 USC 7525; 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42 USC 7549; 42 USC 7550; 42 USC 7552 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 88 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will ease the burden of certification for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and after-market conversion entities that meet Clean-Fuel Vehicle requirements. [[Page 23492]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/98 63 FR 38767 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4165 Agency Contact: Clifford Tyree, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAVP, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4310 Email: tyree.clifford@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3246. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) TO EXCLUDE TERTIARY BUTYL ACETATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The definition of VOC is proposed to be revised to add tertiary butyl acetate to the list of negligibly reactive compounds. This is a deregulatory action that will remove tertiary butyl acetate from the necessity to be controlled as a VOC in SIPs for attaining the ozone standard. This is not expected to have a significant impact on small businesses or local governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52731 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4254 Agency Contact: Diane McConkey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 7426GG, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5588 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: mcconkey.diane@epa.gov William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3247. ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY AMENDMENTS TO INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; AMENDMENTS TO THE FINAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR part 51 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 13, 1999, Must be published by 8/13/99 to avoid application of 2:1 offset sanctions in Louisiana. Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight and policy development responsibility for Inspection and Maintenance programs since the passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 amendments to the CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air quality problems and the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act set forth standards for implementation of the I/M programs. EPA is proposing several minor substantive amendments and revisions to the I/M requirements published on November 5, 1992 (40 CFR part 51, subpart S. EPA believes these amendments and revisions are necessary to bring existing rule up-to-date with current technological developments, policy decisions and statutory requirements, also providing states additional flexibility to tailor their Inspection and Maintenance programs to meet future needs. Among these future needs are: The need to accommodate an aging fleet that is rapidly turning over to newer, cleaner, and more durable vehicle technologies; the desire to maximize program efficiency and customer convenience by capitalizing on newer vehicle testing options such as on-board diagnostic (OBD) system testing; and the need to assess the role of I/M programs in areas that will attain the one-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and begin to look at how to attain, or maintain, the new, eight-hour NAAQS. These amendments are authorized by the CAA provisions that EPA's guidance for such programs be ``from time to time revised'' and are also in response to the 1995 National Highway System Designation Act's I/M provisions. It is important to note that this action will not increase the existing burden on states; the proposed changes represent an opportunity for states to take advantage of additional options and flexibilities. Furthermore, states are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to modify existing plans meeting the previously applicable requirements as a result of this action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/06/99 64 FR 55195 Final Action 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4295 Agency Contact: David Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, RSPD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4823 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: sosnowski.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3248. NESHAP: PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Abstract: EPA is required to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAAA and, to establish dates for the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources and develop emission standards for each source of HAPs so that the schedule is met. The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the phosphate fertilizer production industry emits several of the 189 HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the CAAA. The purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory [[Page 23493]] development program that would ensure that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated for this industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/96 61 FR 68430 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3304 Agency Contact: Ken Durkee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5425 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: durkee.ken@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3249. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER SMELTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The primary copper smelting industry is known to emit a number of the hazardous air pollutants listed in section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The industry is comprised of seven smelters located in four states. All have extensive control systems for oxides of sulfur and HAPs. However, fugitive emissions may cause several smelters to exceed major source levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/20/98 63 FR 19582 Final Action 08/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3340 Agency Contact: Eugene Crumpler, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0881 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crumpler.eugene@epa.gov Al Verveart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3250. NESHAP: SECONDARY ALUMINUM INDUSTRY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 1999. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the Act, to publish a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources, and develop emission standards for each source of HAPs such that the schedule is met. The standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the secondary aluminum industry may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 188 HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the Act. As a consequence, the source category is included on the initial list of HAP emitting categories and is on the list of categories scheduled for standards promulgation within seven years of enactment of the Act. The purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program that would help to ensure that emission standards may be promulgated. Emission standards for this category were proposed on February 11, 1999. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/11/99 64 FR 6946 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3078 Sectors Affected: 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum Agency Contact: Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3251. NESHAP: MANUFACTURING OF NUTRITIONAL YEAST Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to achieve emission reduction based on the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). This regulatory action will establish this level of control for both new and existing sources in the nutritional yeast manufacturing industry. This industry is currently comprised of 10 sources of 5 different manufacturers located in 8 different states. The only known HAP emission from this source is acetaldehyde. It is produced as a by-product during the fermentation process. The proposed regulatory options set maximum emission limits of acetaldehyde, which will be achievable by improved process control to reduce formation of this by-product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/10/98 63 FR 55812 Final Action 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State [[Page 23494]] Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3550 Sectors Affected: 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3252. REVISIONS TO THE REGULATION FOR APPROVAL OF STATE PROGRAMS AND DELEGATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORITIES 112(L) Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA Sec 112(l) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63(E) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Guidance in the form of rulemaking is being developed in accordance with the requirements of section 112(l) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 for the approval of State air toxic programs and the delegation of Federal authorities to the States for the implementation and enforcement of section 112 emission standards and other requirements. This regulatory document will provide some flexibility to States in the following areas: minimum requirements for EPA approval of State air toxics regulations that are equivalent to or more stringent than the Federal standards and minimum requirements for EPA approval of State air toxics programs that are equivalent to or more stringent than the Federal program. Specific issues that will be addressed include: alternative work practice standards; alternative monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting; alternative test method approval process; equivalency by permits; and mechanisms and requirements for approval of State air toxics programs. Additionally, the Partial Approval and Delegable Authorities rulemakings will be added to this rulemaking. The Partial Approval language will provide flexibility to States by allowing States to accept delegation of parts of standards. This will allow them to implement and enforce these provisions on a smaller scale. The delegable authorities rulemaking will clarify what authorities EPA has delegated to States when the part 63, subpart A, general provisions have been delegated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/99 64 FR 1880 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3829 Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0102 TDD Phone: 010 541-5602 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epa.gov Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5135 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: driscoll.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3253. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to 63.1335 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060- AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on 11/25/96 (61 FR 59849), to explain the nature of changes planned. Subsequently, six litigants have petitioned for review of the elastomers and thermoplastics regulations. Four companies have petitioned EPA to reconsider specific provisions in the thermoplastics regulation. Revisions will be proposed to parallel HON changes and to resolve petitioners' issues. There are no impacts anticipated for small businesses or State/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/25/96 61 FR 59849 NPRM 03/09/99 64 FR 11559 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3939 Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, [[Page 23495]] MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5608 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: rosensteel.bob@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3254. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND NESHAP: NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) known to be emitted from oil and gas production, storage, and transmission facilities include benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene isomers (collectively referred to as BTEX), along with 2,2,4-trimethylpentane and n-hexane. Potential HAP emission sources are glycol dehydrator reboilers (stand- alone and co-located); condensate storage vessels; and equipment leaks at natural gas processing plants. The original NESHAP rule for these sources was promulgated on June 17, 1999, at 64 FR 32609. This action will amend that rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Amendment 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4162 Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3255. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 1999. Final, Judicial, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act Amendments requires the Agency to finalize New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators (CISWIs). Negotiations have been completed with the litigants to grant an extension to the Agency. The Agency has agreed to propose standards by November 1999, and promulgate standards by November 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/99 64 FR 67092 Final Action 11/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3613 Agency Contact: Richard Crume, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5294 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: crume.rick@epa.gov Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3256. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENT: DELETION OF GRACE PERIOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93.102(d) Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 31, 1999. Abstract: This action would delete a provision of the transportation conformity rule that was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals. In 1995, EPA amended the conformity rule so that new nonattainment areas would have a one-year grace period before transportation conformity began applying. In 1997, the court overturned this grace period. This action would formally delete the provision from the transportation conformity rule in compliance with the court ruling. In addition, this action will discuss some issues that we raised in a Petition for Reconsideration of the original transportation conformity rule (finalized November 24, 1993). This action would not change the conformity rule in response to these issues. EPA is required by court settlement to finalize this action by December 31, 1999. EPA entered into settlement in 1998 in response to litigation by the Environmental Defense Fund. This action will have no practical impact for areas that are subject to conformity, because the provision that will be deleted was overturned--and therefore has not been implemented--since 1997. Transportation conformity is a Clean Air Act requirement for transportation plans, programs, and projects to conform to state air quality plans. Conformity to a state air quality plan means that transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/30/99 64 FR 66832 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4352 Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4441 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: sargeant.kathryn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI76 [[Page 23496]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3257. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 CAA sec 203; 42 USC 7525 CAA sec 206; 42 USC 7541 CAA sec 207; 42 USC 7542 CAA sec 208; 42 USC 7601 CAA sec 301; 42 USC 7522 CAA sec 203; 42 USC 7550 CAA sec 216; 42 USC 7601 CAA sec 301 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR part 85, subpart P to allow entry into the U.S. of vehicles which are originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. counterparts, without obtaining a certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a petition for review of import rules. The final rule also will address certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: 1) formalizing a long-standing EPA policy regarding the importation of owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified for sale in the U.S., 2) establishing new emission standards applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles, 3) clarifying the regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from meeting Federal emission requirements, and 4) providing several minor clarifications to the existing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912 Supplemental NPRM 02/12/96 61 FR 5840 Final Action 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2665 Agency Contact: Len Lazarus, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9281 RIN: 2060-AI03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3258. NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19 KILOWATTS (25 HORSEPOWER) (PHASE 2) Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547, CAA sec 213 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 2000. Abstract: This action will establish the second phase of emissions standards for new nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 kilowatts (25 horsepower), as required by section 213(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act, as amended. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had been developing the second phase of small-engine regulations through a negotiated rulemaking, with representation by engine manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, emissions control manufacturers, equipment dealers, environment and public health interests, and State air programs. The negotiations came to an end on February 16, 1996 with no consensus reached. EPA will now develop the rulemaking through other means. EPA will now develop the rulemaking through other means. The affected engines are used in lawn, garden, and utility equipment, such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and small pumps and generators. The first phase was established July 3, 1995 (60 FR 34582), effective for the 1997 model year, and was very similar to the tier 1 small-engine regulations developed by California for the same engines. Regulated pollutants are hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/27/97 62 FR 14740 NPRM Hand-held engines 01/27/98 63 FR 3950 NPRM Non-hand-held engines 01/27/98 63 FR 3950 Final Action Non-hand-held engines 03/30/99 64 FR 15207 Final Action Hand-held engines 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3361 Agency Contact: Phil Carlson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 241-4270 RIN: 2060-AE29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3259. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE REGARDING A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER SECTION 608 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the recordkeeping aspects of the technician certification program, clarify aspects of a sales restriction, and adopt an updated version of ARI standard 740. The rule will also clarify the distinction between major and non-major repairs and amend several definitions including small appliances. The rule also addresses the transfers of unreclaimed refrigerant between majority- owned and majority-controlled subsidiaries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 1 02/29/96 61 FR 7858 NPRM 11/01/96 61 FR 56493 Final Action 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3556 Additional SANs 3895, 3896. This rule will address a potential adoption of a more flexible method for cleaning refrigerants for refrigerant transferred between appliances with different ownership with a potential adoption of a 3rd party certification program for labs. Agency Contact: Michael Forlini, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9475 Fax: 202 564-9665 [[Page 23497]] Email: forlini.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3260. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7671(g) CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would facilitate fulfillment of the statutory mandate to apply the venting prohibition to substitute refrigerants. The action would provide regulations covering recovery/recycling equipment, recovery/recycling practices, and applicable certifications that would be required to accomplish compliance with the venting prohibition. Requirements would parallel those of the current section 608 regulations, expanding applicability, where appropriate, to substitute refrigerants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/11/98 63 FR 32044 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3560 Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9870 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: banks.julius@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3261. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: UPDATE OF THE SUBSTITUTES LIST UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671(k) CAA sec 612 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82; 40 CFR 9 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify alternatives to Class I and II ozone depleting substances and to publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are introduced into interstate commerce. Unlike acceptable alternatives (see Notices), substitutes which are deemed by EPA to be unacceptable or acceptable subject to use restrictions must go through notice and comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated intermittently depending on the volume of notifications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/16/92 57 FR 1984 NPRM 05/12/93 58 FR 28094 Final Rule 03/18/94 59 FR 13044 Notice 1 08/26/94 59 FR 44240 NPRM 1 09/26/94 59 FR 49108 Notice 2 01/13/95 60 FR 3318 Final Rule 1 06/13/95 60 FR 31092 Notice 3 07/28/95 60 FR 38729 NPRM 2 10/02/95 60 FR 51383 Notice 4 02/08/96 61 FR 4736 Final Rule 2 05/22/96 61 FR 25585 NPRM 3 05/22/96 61 FR 25604 Notice 5 09/05/96 61 FR 47012 Final Rule 3 10/16/96 61 FR 54030 NPRM 4 05/21/97 62 FR 27874 Notice 6 03/10/97 62 FR 10700 Notice 7 06/03/97 62 FR 30275 NPRM 5 02/03/98 63 FR 5491 Notice 8 02/24/98 63 FR 9151 Notice 9 05/22/98 63 FR 28251 Interim Final Rule 7 01/26/99 64 FR 3861 Interim Final Rule 8 01/26/99 64 FR 3865 Final Rule 5 04/28/99 64 FR 22981 NPRM 6 02/18/99 64 FR 8038 Notice 10 06/08/99 64 FR 30410 Final Rule 6 04/00/00 ANPRM 9 02/18/99 64 FR 8043 Notice 11 12/06/99 64 FR 68039 NPRM 9 05/00/00 Final Rule 9 01/00/01 NPRM 10 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3525 (Generic SAN) Agency Contact: Kelly Davis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2303 Fax: 202 565-2096 RIN: 2060-AG12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3262. REDEFINITION OF GLYCOL ETHERS LISTED AS HAPS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER CERCLA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321; 33 USC 1361; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9602; 42 USC 9603; 42 USC 9604 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision); 40 CFR 302 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed action will redefine the glycol ethers category of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) regulated under the Clean Air Act and hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The new definition will omit specific compounds of high molecular weight used as surfactants by the soap and detergent industry. These compounds have low volatility, so only minor amounts are emitted during manufacture and use of soaps and detergents. The compounds also have low toxicity, so the small amounts that are released are extremely unlikely to cause any harm to health or the environment. The proposal will reduce the burden of environmental regulations on soap and detergent manufacturers, and will have no adverse environmental impact. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/99 64 FR 1780 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4159 Development, implementation, and enforcement of emission standards by Federal and State government for the soap and detergent industry will be somewhat simplified by the omission of compounds of high molecular weight and low volatility. Sectors Affected: 325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing [[Page 23498]] Agency Contact: Dr. Roy L. Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5362 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: smith.roy@epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.dave@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3263. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM 2004 AND LATER MODEL YEAR HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES AND VEHICLES; REVISION OF LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK DEFINITION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7601; 42 USC 7521 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 88 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will focus on the emission standards and related requirements for control of air pollution from 2004 and later model year highway heavy-duty engines. It will include an assessment of the feasibility of the requirements for these engines promulgated in 1997 plus further consideration of a number of issues left open in the rule including potential diesel fuel changes, diesel particulate control, and other initiatives to control emissions in use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/29/99 64 FR 58472 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4043 Agency Contact: Glenn W. Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4408 Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov Christopher Lieske, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 313 668-4584 Fax: 313 741-7816 Email: lieske.christopher@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3264. HOSPITAL/MEDICAL/ INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATORS--FEDERAL PLAN (FEDERAL PLAN FOR EXISTING HOSPITAL/MEDICAL/INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATORS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601 CAA sec 301(a)(d); 42 USC 7411 CAA sec 111; 42 USC 7509 CAA sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.27 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 1999, CAA Section 129(b)(3). Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set emission guidelines for existing incinerators combusting hospital waste, medical waste, and infectious waste under sections 111 and 129. On 9/15/97, the EPA promulgated emission guidelines for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) under the authority of section 111(d) and section 129 of the Clean Air Act (see 62 FR 48348). This action is a follow-on activity to the 1997 HMIWI rulemaking which applies to existing HMIWI. In accordance with section 129, States with affected sources must submit a State Plan by 9/15/98 describing how the State will implement the emission guidelines for existing HMIWI. In this proposed HMIWI Federal Plan rulemaking, EPA becomes the implementing authority in those instances where the State or local agency has failed to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved. Therefore, consistent with section 129(b)(3) of the Act, EPA is proposing a plan that applies to HMIWI in any State, tribe or locale that has not submitted an approvable plan within the time allotted. This action makes no changes to the requirements in the 1997 rule, and is intended to fulfill EPA's duty under section 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal Plan as a gap- filling measure until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. When the State submits an approvable State Plan, the Federal Plan will no longer apply to units in that State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36425 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4219 Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5420 Fax: 919 541-2664 Email: banker.lalit@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3265. NESHAP: CHEMICAL RECOVERY COMBUSTION SOURCES AT KRAFT, SODA, SULFITE AND STAND ALONE SEMICHEMICAL PULP MILLS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601 CAAA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306-308; 33 USC 1317; 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112; 42 USC 7414 CAAA sec 114; 33 USC 1318; 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources under section 112 and to base these standards on maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The Clean Water Act (CWA) directs EPA to develop effluent guidelines for certain categories and classes of point sources. These guidelines are used for setting discharge limits for specific facilities that discharge to surface waters or municipal sewage treatment systems. [[Page 23499]] On April 15, 1998, the EPA promulgated an integrated regulation for the pulp and paper industry that includes both effluent guidelines and air emission standards to control the release of pollutants to both the water and the air. At the same time, the EPA proposed MACT standards for the chemical recovery combustion sources. The regulations were developed jointly to provide greater protection to human health and the environment, to promote the concept of pollution prevention, and to enable the industry to more effectively plan compliance via a multimedia approach. Next steps will be to issue final standards for chemical recovery combustion sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/15/98 63 FR 18753 Final Rule 12/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4240 (Air), SAN No. 2712 (Water), SAN No. 4050 (Water Phase II), ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Jeff Telander (NESHAP Phase II - Combustion Sources) ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Elaine Manning (NESHAP Phase III - Nonchemical and other Pulp and Paper Mills) See also RIN 2040-AB53 Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: telander.jeff@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3266. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards of performance and emission guidelines for new and existing municipal waste combustors under Sections 111 and 129; to base these standards and guidelines on maximum achievable control technology; and to include emission limits for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, mercury, lead, cadmium, and dioxins and dibenzofurans. The standards for large municipal waste combustors were adopted in 1995. This rule would establish standards for small MWC units. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/30/99 64 FR 47233 Final Action 03/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4243 Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5264 Email: stevenson.walt@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3267. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR BENZENE EMISSIONS FROM COKE BY- PRODUCT RECOVERY PLANTS (PART 61, SUBPART L) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Coke by-product plants are designed to separate and recover coal tar derivatives (by-products) that evolve from coal during the coking process of a coke oven battery. We plan to remove this source category from the list pursuant to our discretion under 112(c)(4) previously regulated categories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4286 Agency Contact: Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2910 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: melton.lula@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3268. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO THE FINDING OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR CERTAIN STATES FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING REGIONAL TRANSPORT OF OZONE (THE NOX SIP CALL RULE) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D); 42 USC 7410(k)(5) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the final NOx SIP call rule promulgated on October 27, 1998. That rule set NOx emission budgets for a number of eastern and midwestern states in order to reduce overall NOx emissions that contribute to smog in the eastern half of the country. This amendment is a technical adjustment to some of the emission budgets promulgated in that rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Tech. Amend. 04/00/00 [[Page 23500]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4282 Federal, State and local governments are affected by the final NOx SIP call. However, this technical amendment will not affect those governments in and of itself. Legal Deadline: Statutory Other -- EPA is under active litigation for the SIP call. In addition, the SIPs submittal due date of 9/30/99 was stayed until further order by the court. The States still need the revised budgets for planning & public hearing purposes. Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5665 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: king.jan@epa.gov Greg Stella, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3649 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: stella.greg@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3269. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF 2000 ESSENTIAL- USE ALLOWANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671-7671(q); 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7414 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 2000, Publish allocations for year 2000 in Federal Register. Abstract: This proposed rule will set essential-use allowances for 2000 under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol). Essential-use allowances permit a person to obtain controlled ozone-depleting substances, such as chloroflourocarbons (CFCs), as an exemption to the January 1, 1996 regulatory phaseout of production and import. Essential-use allowances are allocated to a person for exempted production or importation of a specific quantity of a controlled substance solely for the designated essential purpose. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/02/99 64 FR 59141 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4318 Sectors Affected: 927 Space Research and Technology; 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9079 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: birgfeld.erin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3270. AMENDMENTS TO THE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES NESHAP FOR THE HAP AND VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR PRIMER OPERATIONS AND STAY OF COMPLIANCE. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.745(c)(1)-(2) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule was promulgated on September 1, 1995 with an initial compliance date of September 1, 1998. EPA granted compliance extensions; however these extensions will expire September 1, 1999. This proposal would stay the compliance date of the substantive and associated compliance assurance requirements for the organic HAP content and VOC content levels for primer applications operations. This proposed stay would remain in effect until the date we amend the rule, at which point we would publish new compliance dates for these requirements. Based on recent information submitted to the us by one of the commercial aircraft manufacturers, expressing significant technical concerns about the ability to achieve the primer coating content standard for commercial exterior primers, we are proposing amendments to the Aerospace National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) that will change the organic HAP and VOC level content standard related to the use of commercial exterior primers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Amendment 01/24/00 65 FR 3642 Final Rule Amendment 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4353 Sectors Affected: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: pagan.jaime@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3271. SOURCE SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; NAVAJO NATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725 Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244 Final Action 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 23501]] Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4315 Agency Contact: Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 520 498-0118 Douglas McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Region09, San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 Phone: 415 744-1246 RIN: 2060-AI79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3272. REVISION TO NOX SIP CALL EMISSION BUDGETS FOR CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(k)(5); 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (the ``OTAG SIP Call'') making a finding of significant contribution and assigning statewide NOx emission budgets to 22 States and the District of Columbia for purposes of reducing regional transport of ozone and its precursor, NOx. Subsequent to the promulgation of the SIP call, EPA and the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island signed a memorandum of understanding that obligated EPA to propose to redistribute the budgets assigned to the three States in a different way. This action carries out that obligation. This redistribution will not lead to an increase in the overall budget for the three States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action Direct Final Rule 09/15/99 64 FR 49987 Withdraw Dir. Final 11/01/99 64 FR 58792 Final Action 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4276 Agency Contact: Kevin Culligan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9172 Email: culligan.kevin@epa.gov Kathryn Petrillo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9093 Fax: 202 565-2141 Email: petrillo.kathryn@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3273. AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.468(j) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This amendment to the halogenated solvent cleaning NESHAP would permanently exempt batch cold solvent cleaning machines that use halogenated solvent from the Part 71 Federal operating permit program and would defer Part 71 operating permit requirements until December 9, 1999 for all other non-major halogenated solvent cleaning machines. States are already authorized to exempt/defer such sources from their Part 70 operating permit requirements. Without this amendment, non- major halogenated cleaning machines would have to obtain a Part 71 Federal operating permit in areas that do not have Part 70 programs in place. For example, EPA believes that numerous sources located in Indian country would need to submit permit applications by March 2000 and obtain title V permits, absent this rulemaking. This amendment is an administrative action and would have no impact on the enforcement and implementation of the NESHAP itself. There are no compliance costs associated with this action. This action relieves sources of regulatory requirements under the title V program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/13/99 64 FR 37734 Direct Final Rule 07/13/99 64 FR 37683 Dir Final Withdrawn 10/18/99 64 FR 56173 Final Rule 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4275 Agency Contact: Candace Carraway, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3189 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: carraway.candace@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3274. REVISION TO METHOD 24 FOR ELECTRICAL INSULATING VARNISHES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise Method 24 to allow the use of American Society for Testing and Materials' Method D6053-96 to measure the volatile organic content of electrical insulating varnishes. Method 24 as currently written is not applicable to these types of coatings. This action will ensure consistency in testing these coatings for determining compliance with current regulations. We do not anticipate any impact on small business or State/local/Tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4299 Agency Contact: Bill Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 Fax: 919 541-1039 Candace B. Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1064 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: sorrell.candace@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI94 [[Page 23502]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3275. AMENDMENTS TO STATE AND FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS, PART 70 AND PART 71, COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414a; 42 USC 7661-7661f CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 (Revisions) Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 30, 2000. Abstract: Action is in response to the October 29, 1999, United States Circuit Court of Appeals decision to remand to EPA part of the October 22, 1997, Compliance Assurance Monitoring rulemaking that included revisions to parts 70 and 71 compliance certification requirements. The Court ruled that the compliance certification must address whether the affected facility has been in continuous or intermittent compliance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 40 CFR 70 and 71 (Revisions) 09/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4387 Agency Contact: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-341W, MD-19 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 3276. DIRECT FINAL AMENDMENTS TO THE POLYETHER POLYOLS NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1420 to 1439 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final notice applies to the NESHAP for Polyether Polyols Production issued as a final rule on June 1,1999. This action will correct cross referencing errors; clarify storage vessel monitoring requirements, batch process vent performance testing conditions; make minor revisions; correct printing errors in equations; and reorganize reporting requirements to make them clearer. The notice will also add the control number assigned by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act for collection of information required by this regulation. There will be no cost or other impacts resulting from this action since it only corrects or clarifies the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4384 Sectors Affected: 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5608 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: rosensteel.bob@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lasster.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3277. EXTENDING OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAM INTERIM APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR part 70 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action extends until June 1, 2002 all State and local operating permits program interim approvals. Currently all interim approvals expire on June 1, 2000. Revisions to correct deficiencies in State operating permits program that resulted in their being granted interim approval are due 6 months prior to the interim approval expiration date. Program revisions are, therefore, due by December 1, 1999. Permitting authorities have expressed concern over the resource burden of preparing and submitting a program revision addressing interim approval deficiencies and then revising their program again to address the upcoming revisions to the part 70 operating permits regulations. They have requested the option of combining both program revisions into one submittal, thereby going through the regulatory revision or legislative process only once. The EPA recognizes that this would reduce the resources required to prepare program revisions and that the savings in resources could be spent in the early stages of permit issuance. The provision for allowing States to combine their program revisions was included in the August 31, 1995 notice which proposed revisions to part 70. Due to delays in promulgating the part 70 revisions, the Agency has previously extended interim approvals so they would not expire before the part 70 revisions promulgation date. Expiration of these interim approvals prior to the part 70 revisions would deny those permitting authorities the opportunity to combine program revisions. It now appears that the part 70 revisions will not be promulgated until December 2001. In that all interim approvals will expire before that date, the extension of interim approvals until June 1, 2002 is necessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/14/00 65 FR 7333 Direct Final Rule 02/14/00 65 FR 7290 With./Direct Final 04/00/00 Final Action 05/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4388 Agency Contact: Roger Powell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 23503]] Phone: 919 541-5331 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: powell.roger@eap.gov RIN: 2060-AJ12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3278. ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE NSPS AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA is reviewing the continuous opacity monitoring requirements in the 40 CFR 60 Subparts AA and AAa based on a request made by the affected industry. The existing rules set an opacity limit from the electric arc furnace stack of 3 percent. Facilities with negative pressure baghouses are also required to install and operate a continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) for the purpose of excess emissions reporting. The industry has commented that the potential error in COMS readings (which EPA estimates at 4 percent opacity) leads to frequent false excess emissions records (periods when the COM reads greater than 3 percent when actual opacity is less than 3 percent). The industry has requested that the EPA review the COMS requirements considering the potential error of the COMS, and how this information might be used by the EPA and citizens groups under the recent Credible Evidence Rule promulgated by the EPA. The EPA is reviewing the COMS requirements and may revise or clarify the existing NSPS requirements. The revisions, if needed, are not expected to have any environmental or economic impacts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4379 Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2364 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: cavender.kevin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3279. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL-USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000: LABORATORY ESSENTIAL USE EXEMPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671-7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will set essential-use allowances for 2000 under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol). Essential-use allowances permit a person to obtain controlled ozone-depleting substances, such as chloroflourocarbons (CFCs), as an exemption to the January 1, 1996 regulatory phaseout of production and import. Essential-use allowances are allocated to a person for exempted production or importation of a specific quantity of a controlled substance solely for the designated essential purpose. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/02/99 64 FR 59141 Interim Final Rule 01/06/00 65 FR 716 Final Rule 04/00/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4410 Split from RIN 2060-AI73. Sectors Affected: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing; 927 Space Research and Technology Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9079 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: birgfeld.erin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ15 _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3280. IMPLEMENTATION OF OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AND REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 18, 1997, EPA issued new, updated air quality standards for ozone (62 FR 38856) and particulate matter (PM) (62 FR 38652). Pursuant to President Clinton's implementation strategy as outlined in a July 16, 1997 memorandum to EPA Administrator Carol Browner, EPA had been developing guidance and rules for sensibly and cost-effectively meeting the new standards. For ozone, the implementation plan will emphasize a regional, State-sponsored approach that addresses the long-distance transport of ozone. On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (sometimes referred to as the NOx SIP Call) to require broad regional emissions reductions of NOx gases which contribute to the formation of ozone (63 FR 57356, October 27, 1998). On November 17, 1998, EPA made available for comment proposed implementation guidance on implementing the revised ozone and PM NAAQS and regional haze program. On May 14, 1999, however, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion concerning the revised ozone and particulate matter NAAQS (American Trucking Assoc., Inc. et al. v. USEPA, No. 97-1440 (May 14, 1999)) in which the Court stated, among other things, that the revised 8-hour ozone standard ``cannot be enforced.'' The Court also vacated the revised PM10 NAAQS and remanded the PM2.5 NAAQS. On June 28, 1999, [[Page 23504]] EPA requested a rehearing of the case before the Court on three issues, including enforcement of the 8-hour standard. Until the appeals process is exhausted, EPA does not intend to issue final guidance for implementation of the standards affected by the Court's decision. In final rules promulgated on June 5, 1998 (63 FR 31013), July 22, 1998 (63 FR 39432), and June 9, 1999 (64 FR 30911), EPA identified areas that have air quality meeting the 1-hour ozone standard and revoked that standard for those areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/13/96 61 FR 65764 Notice Proposed Policy 12/13/96 61 FR 65752 NPRM Regional Haze 07/31/97 62 FR 41138 Notice Review Schedule for PM2.5 Standard 10/23/97 62 FR 55201 NPRM NOx Regional Strategy SIP Call 11/07/97 62 FR 60318 Supplemental NPRM NOx SIP Call Supplemental NPRM 05/11/98 63 FR 25902 Final Rule NOx Regional Strategy SIP Call 10/27/98 63 FR 57356 Final Rule Areas meeting 1-hour ozone standard 06/05/98 63 FR 31013 Final Rule Additional areas meeting 1-hour ozone standard 07/22/98 63 FR 39432 Draft Guidance Implementation Planning 11/17/98 63 FR 65593 Final Rule Additional Areas Meeting 1-Hour Ozone NAAQS: 96- 98 Data 06/09/99 64 FR 30911 Final Rule Regional Haze 07/01/99 64 FR 35713 Final Guidance On hold pending court action. To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3553 Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5550 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3281. REVISED PERMIT REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661(a)(d)(3) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71.7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed regulatory change would streamline permit revisions procedures for stationary air sources that are subject to the Federal operating permits program. The Agency does not anticipate any significant impact on small businesses and State/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/02 Final Action 04/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3922 Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5348 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: voorhees.scott@epa.gov Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0886 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hitte.steve@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3282. REVIEW OF MINOR NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing preconstruction permitting of minor and major stationary sources of air pollution in Indian country. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, eligible Indian Tribes may receive EPA authorization to develop and implement such programs. The Federal NSR permitting programs would be effective throughout Indian country and would be implemented by EPA if eligible Indian Tribes do not elect, or do not receive authorization, to manage such programs. The proposed Federal minor NSR rule would require sources in Indian country, with certain exceptions, to obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) new minor sources, (2) existing minor sources undergoing modification, or (3) existing major sources undergoing minor modification. The proposed rule also would allow new or existing stationary sources to accept enforceable limits on their production capacity or hours of operation in order to be considered minor sources and avoid being subject to other Clean Air Act requirements such as the title V operating permit program. The proposed Federal major NSR rule would require sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country to obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) new major sources, or (2) existing major sources undergoing major modification. These rules would not impose any mandates on Tribal governments to implement NSR permitting programs. Tribal governments may be affected, however, insofar as they own or operate sources that must obtain a permit from the EPA under the final Federal permitting program regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 Final Action 07/00/02 [[Page 23505]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3975 Agency Contact: Michele Dubow, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3803 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: dubow.michele@epa.gov Sara Terry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-11, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-7576 Fax: 919 541-7925 Email: terry.sara@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3283. RULEMAKING TO MODIFY THE LIST OF SOURCE CATEGORIES FROM WHICH FUGITIVE EMISSIONS ARE CONSIDERED IN MAJOR SOURCE DETERMINATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7602 CAA sec 302(j) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will modify the list of source categories for which fugitive emissions are to be considered in major source determinations under the New Source Review (Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review) and title V programs. As provided by section 302(j) of the Act, EPA adopted rules on August 7, 1980 that require, for specific source categories, the inclusion of fugitive emissions when determining if a stationary source is a major source. In its 1980 rulemaking, EPA identified one such specific source category as those stationary source categories being regulated, as of August 7, 1980, under sections 111 or 112 of the Clean Air Act. Moreover, EPA indicated that at the time of any future rulemaking proposing to regulate additional categories of sources under sections 111 or 112, the EPA would conduct a parallel rulemaking under section 302(j) to determine whether fugitive emissions from sources within these source categories needed to be considered in determining whether the sources were major stationary sources. EPA did not conduct these parallel rulemakings as intended and is now conducting a rulemaking pursuant to section 302(j) to address the source categories which became subject to section 111 and 112 standards after August 7, 1980. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4045 Agency Contact: Joanna Swanson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5282 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: swanson.joanna@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3284. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112; PL 91-190 sec 203 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The taconite iron ore processing source category is comprised of nine facilities operating in the United States. Seven facilities are located in Minnesota and two are located in Michigan. The expected sources of HAP emissions for this source category include: fossil fuel combustion sources, and possibly the handling and transfer of mined ore containing naturally occurring inorganic compounds. Anticipated HAP emissions released from these sources primarily include: formaldehyde, manganese, nickel, arsenic, and chromium. The quantities of HAP released are expected to exceed major source levels. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4102 There are nine taconite processing facilities in the U.S.; seven are located in Minnesota and two are located in Michigan. The MACT standard for this industry group will be shared between EPA and the State of Minnesota. State regulations currently in place include both air emissions limitations and prohibition of effluent discharge to Great Lakes waters, and both air and water monitoring requirements. Other existing Federal regulations may be affected under RCRA and TSCA. Sectors Affected: 21221 Iron Ore Mining Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1512 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: chin.conrad@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3285. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO 12291; EO 12866 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, Clean Air Act. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator of the EPA. The EPA has determined that some hydrochloric acid plants may be major sources for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission standards) will be developed for the hydrochloric acid production industry. [[Page 23506]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4104 Sectors Affected: 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325181 Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3286. NESHAP: AMMONIUM SULPHATE PRODUCTION (CAPROLACTAM BY-PRODUCT) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This project is to develop national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by establishing emissions limitations for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) which can be emitted by the three known sources in this category. The emissions limitations are to be based upon the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The purpose of the NESHAP is to reduce emissions of HAP to protect public health and the environment. The project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 1997. The initial stage of this project is to gather information on the industry processes, emissions of HAP and available emissions control technologies. That work will be followed by the development, proposal and promulgation of NESHAP. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4116 Sectors Affected: 325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: telander.jeff@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3287. NESHAP: ASPHALT/COAL TAR APPLICATION ON METAL PIPES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to (1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAPs emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each source of HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the application of asphalt or coal tar to metal pipes may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, a regulatory development program is being pursued for the asphalt/coal tar application on metal pipes industry to promulgate emission standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4107 Sectors Affected: 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5435 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: neuffer.bill@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3288. NESHAP: CLAY PROCESSING MINERALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to (1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAPs emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each source of HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the clay products manufacturing industry may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, a regulatory development program is being pursued for the clay products manufacturing industry to promulgate emission standards. [[Page 23507]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4113 Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing; 327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing; 327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing; 327124 Clay Refractory Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: telander.jeff@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3289. NESHAP: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator of the EPA. The EPA has determined that some plants may be major sources for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the hydrogen chloride industry, to be promulgated by November 15, 2000. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4112 Sectors Affected: 325181 Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Kenneth Durkee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5425 Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3290. NESHAP: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project will develop national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by establishing emissions limitations for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) which can be emitted by the two known sources in this category. The emissions limitations are to be based upon the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The purpose of the NESHAP is to reduce emissions of HAP to protect public health and the environment. The project will begin in 2000. Initially, information on the industry processes and emissions of HAP will be analyzed to identify available emissions control technologies. That work will be followed by the development, proposal and promulgation of NESHAP. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4098 Sectors Affected: 331419 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5435 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: neuffer.bill@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3291. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (FIPS) TO REDUCE THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OF OZONE IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97; 40 CFR 98 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would promulgate Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) which require nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions decreases in 22 States and the District of Columbia. The intended effect is to reduce the transport of ozone (smog) pollution and one of its main precursors -- NOx -- across State boundaries in the eastern half of the United States. On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (NOx SIP Call) which allowed States 12 months to develop, adopt, and submit revisions to their State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to address the transport problem. The Administrator is required to promulgate a FIP within 2 years of: (1) finding that a State has failed to make a required submittal or (2) finding that a submittal is not complete or (3) disapproving a SIP submittal. On May 25, 1999, the 12 month NOx SIP Call deadline was indefinitely stayed by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. EPA is currently considering the implications of this court decision. [[Page 23508]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/21/98 63 FR 56393 Final Action On hold pending court action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 4096 Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing; 32731 Cement Manufacturing; 331111 Iron and Steel Mills Agency Contact: Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3292 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3292. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or duplication, or streamline requirements. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First, on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining that transportation plans, programs, and projects which are funded under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP. Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also conformed to the SIPs. Since 1993, EPA has amended the transportation conformity rule three times in response to stakeholders' requests. The EPA is working on a separate revision to address transportation conformity in transitional areas which will be final by December 1998. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any appropriate revision to those regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4070 Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5246 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: nikbakht.annie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3293. REVISIONS TO AIR POLLUTION EMERGENCY EPISODE REQUIREMENTS (SUBPART H, 40 CFR PART 51) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(G); 42 USC 7603 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Appendix L; 40 CFR 51.150 to 51.153 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 40 CFR part 51.150-51.153 require States to have contingency plans to prevent air pollution levels from reaching the significant harm level (SHL) for CO, O3, SO2, NOx, and PM. Appendix L provides example guidance to the States on appropriate courses of action to take at each episode stage (i.e., alert, warning, and emergency) to ensure the SHL is not reached. These requirements were developed in the 1970's, based on the NAAQS from that era. Since that time, ambient air quality levels have decreased nationwide. Today, many areas/sources that no longer need episode plans must still develop them. This rule would update and simplify the criteria used to determine which areas would require episode plans. Areas with no more than one exceedance of the Alert level over the past 5 years would not need to develop emergency episode plans. Sources with the potential to cause exceedances of the SHL due to a process/control equipment malfunction would need to develop source contingency plans to prevent (and to respond to) such malfunctions. Appendix L would also be revised to reflect the revised program requirements. The result will be a sensible, credible program replacing an outdated program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4247 Agency Contact: Ted Creekmore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5699 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: creekmore.ted@epa.gov John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Fax: 919 541-0824 [[Page 23509]] Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3294. REVISION OF EPA'S RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12777; PL 96-295 Sec 304 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) establishes a framework for timely, coordinated EPA action to protect public health and safety and the environment in response to a peacetime radiological incident. The original EPA RERP was approved in 1986. This new revision updates authorities, responsibilities, capabilities, and procedures for implementing effective radiological emergency response actions by EPA Offices. The RERP presents the EPA organizational structure and concept of operations for responding to radiological incidents as a participant in a Federal multi-agency response using the Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) and the Federal Response Plan (FRP), and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). This revision incorporates recent changes to the FRERP and NCP, and many other policy updates. In short, this revision ensures that EPA maintains a comprehensive strategy to provide organized, effective assistance to State and local governments in the event of a radiological emergency. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3638 Was previously listed in the Regulatory Agenda as RIN 2060-AF85. Agency Contact: Craig Conklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9222 RIN: 2060-AI49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3295. NESHAP: PAINT STRIPPING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the Act and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has determined that paint stripping operations emit at least one of the HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the Act, specifically methylene chloride. As a result, the source category is included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The purpose of this action is to begin a regulatory development program such that any emission standards may be promulgated according to the mandated schedule. It is unknown now whether this action will impact small businesses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3746 Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: pagan.jaime@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3296. PETROLEUM SOLVENT DRY CLEANERS MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (MACT) STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act Amendments and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has determined that the petroleum solvent dry cleaning industry emits several HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the Act; these HAPs are: chlorobenzene, cumene, ethyl benzene, polycyclic organic matter, toluene, and xylene. As a result, the source category is included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The purpose of this action is to begin a regulatory development program such that any emission standards may be promulgated according to the mandated schedule. It is anticipated that this action will impact small business, but the extent of that impact has not yet been determined. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3754 Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 23510]] and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5439 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wayne.tony@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3297. NESHAP: REFRACTORIES MANUFACTURING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the Act and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The refractory manufacturing source category is included on the initial list of HAP- emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within ten years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Testing conducted and information obtained to date indicate 22 major sources exist in this source category and will be affected by this rulemaking. The EPA has determined that the refractory manufacturing industry emits HAPs including chromium, ethylene glycol, phenol, methanol, hydrochloric acid, formaldehyde, polycyclic organic matter (POM) and hydrogen fluoride; eight of the 189 HAPs listed in section 112 of the Act. Impacts on small businesses and on State/local/tribal governments will be assessed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3652 Agency Contact: Susan Zapata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5167 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: zapata.susan@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3298. NESHAP: LIME MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The standards are to be technology- based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator of the EPA. The EPA has determined that some lime manufacturing plants may be major sources for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the lime manufacturing industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3651 Sectors Affected: 32741 Lime Manufacturing Agency Contact: Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Ra