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Fall 2004 Regulatory Agenda
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
[December 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 238)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID: f:ua041225.wais]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
40 CFR Ch. I
FRL 7817-1
Fall 2004 Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda to update the public about:
Regulations and major policies currently under development,
Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and
Regulations and major policies completed or canceled since the last Agenda.
TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to
subscribe, please send an e-mail with your name and address to:
ncepimal@one.net, or call 800-490-9198. There is no charge for single
copies of the Agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
If you have questions or comments about a particular action,
please get in touch with the agency contact listed in each Agenda
entry. If you have general questions about or suggestions for
improving the Agenda or questions about EPA's decision making
process, please contact: Phil Schwartz (1803A), 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
1. What Are EPA's Goals in Developing Regulations and Policies and What
Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Drive Our Rule and
Policymaking Process?
2. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policy Making Process?
3. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What is the Relationship
between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan?
4. How Is the Agenda Organized?
5. What Information Is in Agenda Entries?
6. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?
7. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small
Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?
8. Acknowledging Those Involved in the Rulemaking Process
A. What are EPA's Goals in Developing Regulations and Policies and What
Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Drive Our Rule and
Policymaking Process?
Our primary objective is to protect human health and the
environment. To achieve this objective and ensure that our
decisions are cost-effective and fully protective, we conduct high
quality scientific, economic, and policy analyses. These analyses
are planned and initiated at early stages in the regulatory
development process, so that Agency decision makers are well
informed of the qualitative and quantitative benefits and costs as
they select among alternative approaches. It is also important that
we continue to apply new and improved methods to protect the
environment, such as: building flexibility into regulations from
the very beginning, creating strong partnerships with the regulated
community, vigorously engaging in public outreach and involvement,
and using effective nonregulatory approaches. Research, testing and
adoption of new environmental protection methods is also a central
tenet in environmental problem solving. The integration of all
these elements via a well managed regulatory development process
and a strong commitment to innovative solutions will ensure that we
all benefit from significant environmental improvements that are
fair, efficient, and protective. Our overall success is measured by
our effectiveness in protecting human health and the environment.
For a more expansive discussion of our regulatory philosophy
and priorities please see our new Statement of Priorities in the FY
2005 Regulatory Plan (epa.gov/regagenda)
Besides the fundamental environmental laws authorizing EPA
actions such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, there are
legal requirements that apply to the issuance of regulations that
are generally 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.
We also must meet a number of requirements contained in
Executive Orders. Of particular significance for EPA rulemakings
are Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review; 58 FR
51735; October 4, 1993), 12898 (Environmental Justice; 59 FR 7629;
February 16, 1994 ), 13045 (Children's Health Protection; 62 FR
19885; April 23, 1997), 13132 (Federalism; 64 FR 43255, August 10,
1999), 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments; 59 FR 22951, November 9, 2000), and 13211 (Energy; 66
FR 28355, May 22, 2001).
You can find information on these laws and Executive Orders
through links from www.epa.gov/regagenda.
B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policy Making Process?
You can make your voice heard by getting in touch with the
contact person provided in each Agenda entry. We urge you to
participate as early in the process as possible. You may also
participate by commenting on proposed rules that we publish in the
Federal Register. To be most effective, comments should contain
information and data that support your position, and you also
should explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the
rule or non-regulatory action. You can be particularly helpful and
persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and
offer specific alternatives.
We believe our actions will be more cost-effective and
protective if our development process includes stakeholders working
with us to identify the most practical and effective solutions to
problems and we stress this point most strongly in all of our
training programs for rule and policy developers. Democracy gives
real power to individual citizens, but with that power comes
responsibility. Democracy is not a spectator sport. We urge you to
become involved in EPA's rule and policymaking process.
C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What is the Relationship
Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan?
EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in
the Agenda.
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We generally do not include minor amendments or the following
categories of actions:
? Administrative actions such as delegations of authority,
changes of address or phone numbers.
? 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:
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 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: : Actions
regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations, including
the tolerance reassessment process.
? 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.
There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from
the Agenda.
The Regulatory Plan, which is required by EO 12866, is
published along with the fall edition of the Regulatory Agenda. The
Plan includes a limited number of EPA actions, typically 20-45,
which will be published during the current fiscal year and which
are the centerpieces of our regulatory priorities. Plan entries
include all of the information included in Agenda entries described
in section E, below, as well as additional information about
alternatives, the need for a federal solution, costs, benefits, and risks.
EPA's and other agencies' Regulatory Plans are published
together in Part 2 of the Federal Register on the same day that the
Regulatory Agenda is published. To save money we do not include
detailed information on actions that are included in the Plan in
the Regulatory Agenda itself; rather, we cross-reference the Plan entries.
D. How Is the Agenda Organized?
We have organized the Agenda:
First, into fourteen divisions based on the law that would
authorize a particular action. These divisions are:
1. General, which includes cross-cutting actions, such as rules
authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules
2. The Clean Air Act (CAA)
3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act
9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA)
12. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA)
Second, by the current stage of development. The stages are:
1. Prerulemaking - Prerulemaking actions are generally 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 under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for
regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals.
2. Proposed Rule - This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that
are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed
Rulemakings (NPRMs)).
3. Final Rule - This section includes rules that will be issued as a
final rule within a year.
4. Long-Term Action - This section includes rulemakings for which the
next scheduled regulatory action is after October 2005.
5. Completed Action - This section contains actions that have been
promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of
the Spring 2004Agenda. 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.
Third, by the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) which is
assigned when an action first appears in the Agenda. The RIN has
two parts: the first part corresponds to the lead sub-agency within
EPA (e.g.2040 stands for the Office of Water, 2060 for the Office
of Air and Radiation); the second part corresponds to the order in
which actions were added to the Agenda.
E. 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 have not 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. OMB reviews all significant rules including both
of the first two categories, ``economically significant'' and
``other significant'' .
Economically Significant: Under Executive Order 12866, a
rulemaking action that may have an annual effect on the economy of
$100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the
economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the
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environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal
governments or communities.
Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically
significant but is considered significant for other reasons. This
category includes rules that may:
1. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency;
2. Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user
fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients; or
3. Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates,
the President's priorities, or the principles in Executive Order 12866.
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 recurring application of a regulatory program in the Code of
Federal Regulations (e.g., certain State Implementation Plans,
National Priority List updates, Significant New Use Rules, State
Hazardous Waste Management Program actions, and Tolerance
exemptions). If an action that would normally be classified Routine
and Frequent is reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
under E.O. 12866, then we would classify the action as either
``Economically Significant'' or ``Other Significant.''
Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is primarily
informational or pertains to an action outside the scope of EO 12866.
Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in
the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801, et seq.) 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 would 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 Rulemaking, a
Final Action, or some other action.
Abstract: A brief description of the problem the action will address.
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 developing an action. 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 (RFA). Generally, such an analysis is required for
proposed or final rules subject to the RFA 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 businesses, small governments, or small
nonprofit organizations
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 generally 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 one year by State,
local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private
sector. If we expect to exceed this $100 million threshold, we note
it in this section.
Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant
energy action under Executive Order 13211.
Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail
address, if available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the
regulation.
SAN Number: An identification number that EPA uses to track
rulemakings and other actions under development..
URLs: For some of our actions we include the Internet addresses
for: reading copies of rulemaking documents; submitting comments on
proposals; and getting more information about the rulemaking and
the program of which it is a part. (Note: to submit comments on
proposals, you can go to our electronic docket which is at:
epa.gov/edocket. Once there, to get into the edocket for a
particular rule you will need the edocket identification number. We
include this number in the additional information section of Agenda
entries that have already been proposed.)
RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to
identify and track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN
stand for the EPA office with lead responsibility for developing
the action.
F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?
1. Public Dockets
When EPA publishes either an advance notice of proposed
rulemaking or a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register, the Agency may establish an official docket to accumulate
materials throughout the development process for that rulemaking.
The official docket serves as the repository for the collection of
documents or information related to a particular agency action or
activity. EPA most commonly uses dockets for rulemaking actions,
but dockets may also be used for Regulatory Flexibility Act section
610 reviews of rules with significant impacts on a substantial
number of small entities and various non-rulemaking activities,
such as Federal Register documents seeking public comments on draft
guidance, policy statements, information collection requests under
the Paperwork Reduction Act, and other non-rule activities. In
2002, EPA released its online electronic docket and comment system,
EDOCKET at www.epa.gov/edocket.
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2. EPA Websites Some of the actions listed in the Agenda include a URL
that provides additional information.
3. Regulatory Agenda Databases and Search Engines If you have access to
the Internet you can use databases and their accompanying search
engines developed by the EPA and the Regulatory Information Service
Center (RISC) at the General Services Administration to help you locate
actions that are of interest to you. The EPA Regulatory Agenda search
engine is located at www.epa.gov/regAgenda. We thoroughly update this
database each spring and fall and we partially update it several other
times during the year. RISC's searchable databases are at
4. Appendices to the Agenda There are five appendices that provide:
a. A list of the existing rules that we are reviewing under section 610
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
b. A list of actions that may have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small businesses, small governments, or small
non-profit organizations
c. A list of actions that may have some impact on some small
businesses, small governments, or small non-profit organizations but
which may either have less than a significant impact or affect fewer
than a substantial number of them
d. A list of actions that may affect State, local, or tribal governments
e. A list of actions that may have federalism implications as defined
in Executive Order 13132
There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Regulatory
Agenda, a subject matter index. This appendix is not included in
EPA's Agenda reprints for reasons of costs and because of the
availability of the search engines described in #3, immediately above.
5. The Regulatory Agenda Collection in the EPA History Office has a
complete collection of Regulatory Agendas and related materials. A list
of the contents including exact citations for all Agendas is at:
6. Listservers If you want to get automatic e-mails about areas of
particular interest, we maintain 12 collections including:
a. Air
b. Water
c. Wastes and emergency response
d. Pesticides
e. Toxic substances
f. Right-to-know and toxic release inventory
g. Environmental impacts
h. Endangered species
i. Meetings
j. The Science Advisory Board
k. Daily full-text notices with page numbers, and
l. General information.
For more information and to subscribe via our FR Web site,
visit: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/subscribe. 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
G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small
Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?
For each of our rulemakings we consider whether there will be
any adverse impact on any small entity. We attempt to fit the
regulatory requirements, to the extent feasible, to the scale of
the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to the regulation. Under RFA/SBREFA, the Agency must
prepare a formal analysis of the potential negative impacts on
small entities, convene a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel
(proposed rule stage), and prepare a Small Entity Compliance Guide
(final rule stage) unless the Agency certifies a rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. For more detailed information about the Agency's policy
and practice with respect to implementing RFA/SBREFA, please visit
the RFA/SBREFA website at http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/. See Appendix
B at the end of the Agenda, ``Index to Environmental Protection
Agency Entries for which a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is
Required'' for a list of these rules. See Appendix C for a list of
the rules that may affect small entities, but which we do not
expect will have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of them.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA ) section 610 requires that
an agency review, within 10 years of promulgation, each rule that
has or will have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities (SISNOSE).
EPA has established an official public docket for each of our
610 Reviews. The official public docket is the collection of
materials that is available for public viewing at the docket
facility. An electronic version of the public docket is available
through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA
Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket to
submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the
contents of the official public docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically.
Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate
docket ID number.
Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA
Dockets. Information claimed as confidential business information
(CBI) and other information whose disclosure is restricted by
statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will
not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public
docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be
placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only
in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent
feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made
available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is
selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will
identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's
electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly
available docket materials through the docket facility identified
above. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to
all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's
electronic public docket.
Unless otherwise indicated, please direct your comments to the
identified Docket ID number for the specific 610 Review item. For
these 610 Reviews, please DO NOT submit CBI or information that is
otherwise protected by statute. You may submit comments
electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier using one
of the following methods:
1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed
below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and
an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your
comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any
disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any
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cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can
be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact
you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's
policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or
contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included
as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket,
and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot
read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you
for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment.
i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit
comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving
comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket, and
follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the
system, select ``search,'' and then key in the appropriate Docket ID
number. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA
will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
ii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM
that you mail to the mailing address identified below. These
electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII
file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
iii. Federal eRulemaking Portal: : http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
2. By Mail. Send your comments, identified by the appropriate Docket ID
number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection
Agency, Mailcode: 2822, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20460.
3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments, identified by
the appropriate Docket ID number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA
West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The EPA
Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1742. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified below.
For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's
policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or
on paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's
electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change,
unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA
identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will
provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment
that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire
printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be
available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on
computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be
transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that
are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in
EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects
will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's
electronic public docket along with a brief description written by
the docket staff.
Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the
specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the
comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to
consider these late comments. For these actions, please DO NOT
submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute.
H. Acknowledging Those Involved in the Rulemaking Process
Finally, I would like to thank the members of the public who
have taken the time to get involved in the rulemaking process.
Experience has taught us that we must listen to and involve our
stakeholders if we hope to fully understand the issues and develop
effective, efficient solutions to the problems we face.
Over the years you, the public, have submitted an enormous
number of comments on our rulemakings. We have heard all and adopted many.
Protecting human health and the environment which makes life
possible is one of our most important quests. Thank you for joining
in this endeavor.
Dated: October 12, 2004.
Jessica L. Furey,
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation.
GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3021 SAN No. 4292 Proposed Revision to EPA's Implementing NEPA Regulations................. 2020-AA42
3022 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest...... 2030-AA67
3023 SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential 2030-AA88
Business Information Access for Contractors...........................................
3024 SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting................................................... 2030-AA89
3025 SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (508).................. 2030-AA90
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GENERAL--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3026 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR............................. 2030-AA37
3027 SAN No. 4270 Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR) 2025-AA07
(Reg Plan Seq No. 141)................................................................
3028 SAN No. 4693 Privacy Act Regulations (Revised)........................................ 2025-AA13
3029 SAN No. 4813 Miscellaneous Revisions to EPAAR Clauses................................. 2030-AA84
3030 SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment................................ 2080-AA06
3031 SAN No. 4925 Technical Amendments to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human 2080-AA11
Subjects..............................................................................
3032 SAN No. 4536 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for NASA White Sands Test Facility 2090-AA27
Electronic Reporting in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases I and II)......................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
GENERAL--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3033 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39
Procurement Under Assistance Agreements...............................................
3034 SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations....................... 2025-AA02
3035 SAN No. 4902 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) FY 2003 Report to Congress............ 2060-AM73
3036 SAN No. 4463 Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants Strategy......... 2070-AD45
3037 SAN 4836. Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for the NASA White Sands Test Facility 2090-AA35
in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases III-VI).............................................
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GENERAL--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3038 SAN No. 4747 Implementation of Authority To Appoint Research Scientists Under 42 USC.. 2030-AA83
3039 SAN No. 4191 Revision to EPAAR 1552.211-73, Level of Effort........................... 2030-AA64
3040 SAN No. 4733 Background Investigations for Contractors Performing Services Onsite..... 2030-AA80
3041 SAN No. 4742 Continuation of Implementing the Empowerment Initiative.................. 2030-AA81
3042 SAN No. 4814 On-Site and Off-Site Background Checks Performed by EPA and Contractors.. 2030-AA85
3043 SAN No. 4812 Contract Bundling Requirements........................................... 2030-AA86
3044 SAN No. 4761 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) FY 2002 Report to Congress............ 2060-AK79
3045 SAN No. 3538 Intent To Evaluate Whether the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Continues To 2060-AM60
Comply With the 40 CFR Part 191 Disposal Regulations and the 40 CFR Part 194
Compliance Criteria...................................................................
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3046 SAN No. 4759 Revision to Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)........ 2060-AK75
3047 SAN No. 4699 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air 2060-AM63
Applicable Requirements and on Methods To Improve Such Monitoring.....................
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3048 SAN No. 4266 Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide........ 2060-AI43
3049 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)........................... 2060-AF72
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3050 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................ 2060-AH93
3051 SAN No. 3751 NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators.......... 2060-AG31
3052 SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................ 2060-AH37
3053 SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 118)....... 2060-AK74
3054 SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16 - Specifications and Test Procedures for 2060-AH84
Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources..........................
3055 SAN No. 4478 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid 2060-AJ41
Waste Landfills: Amendment............................................................
3056 SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments..................... 2060-AI66
3057 SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment to Implement 2060-AJ78
Court Remand..........................................................................
3058 SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities--Residual Risk 2060-AK09
Standards.............................................................................
3059 SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk Standards.......... 2060-AK10
3060 SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK16
3061 SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards 2060-AK18
3062 SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK23
3063 SAN No. 4712 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Amendments........................ 2060-AK49
3064 SAN No. 4750 National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and 2060-AK72
Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks--Residual Risk
Standards.............................................................................
3065 SAN No. 4782 Petition to Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant : 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84
Diisocyanate..........................................................................
3066 SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK14
3067 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Proposed 2060-AI62
Amendments............................................................................
3068 SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources.................. 2060-AK70
3069 SAN No. 4697 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AK45
Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries..........................................
3070 SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur 2008-AA00
Dioxide (SO2) Area....................................................................
3071 SAN No. 3262 Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................... 2060-AE22
3072 SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions.................... 2060-AJ25
3073 SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low- 2060-AJ72
Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska..............................
3074 SAN 4547. Modification of Authority to Grant Alternative Method Approvals............. 2060-AJ83
3075 SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems... 2060-AJ86
3076 SAN No. 4621 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources: Default Baseline 2060-AJ97
Revision..............................................................................
3077 SAN No. 4632 Modification of Anti-dumping Baselines for Gasoline Produced or Imported 2060-AK02
for Use in Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Territories....................................
3078 SAN No. 4811 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments for New 8-Hour Ozone and PM2.5 2060-AL73
National Ambient Air Quality Standards................................................
3079 SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AL75
Source Review (NSR): Allowables Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL), Aggregation, and
Debottlenecking (Reg Plan Seq No. 119)................................................
3080 SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan......... 2060-AL83
3081 SAN No. 4802 Amendments to Leather Finishing NESHAP................................... 2060-AL89
3082 SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Allowance System for Controlling HCFC 2060-AL90
Production, Import and Export; Correction.............................................
3083 SAN No. 4808 Amendments to the NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing............ 2060-AL91
3084 SAN No. 4809 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: On-Board 2060-AL92
Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds and In-
Use, Not-to-Exceed Emission Standard Test.............................................
3085 SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses 2060-AL94
of Methyl Bromide.....................................................................
3086 SAN No. 4829 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................ 2060-AL97
3087 SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair.................. 2060-AL98
3088 SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines 2060-AM06
Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder......................................................
3089 SAN No. 4846 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments...................... 2060-AM08
3090 SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak 2060-AM09
Repair Regulations....................................................................
3091 SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre- 2060-AM15
Charged Split Systems.................................................................
3092 SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Area Source Standards -- Oil and Natural Gas Production.......... 2060-AM16
3093 SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant From Section 112 of the 2060-AM20
Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)..........................................
3094 SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements To 2060-AM21
Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard.....................................................
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3095 SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk.. 2060-AM22
3096 SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments.......................... 2060-AM25
3097 SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions From Animal Feeding Operations..... 2060-AM26
3098 SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated 2060-AM27
Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules....................................................
3099 SAN No. 4864 NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans--Amendments........................ 2060-AM28
3100 SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments..................................... 2060-AM30
3101 SAN No. 4868 Proposal To Exempt Area Sources Subject to NESHAPs From Federal and State 2060-AM31
Operating Permit Programs.............................................................
3102 SAN No. 4880 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AM32
Engines: Amendments to Evaporative Emissions Regulations and Technical Amendments.....
3103 SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides.............. 2060-AM33
3104 SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Spark-Ignition Engines and Fuel Systems From 2060-AM34
Marine Vessels and Small Equipment....................................................
3105 SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM43
Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................
3106 SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule................................................. 2060-AM45
3107 SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural 2060-AM47
Coatings--Amendments..................................................................
3108 SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity........................ 2060-AM48
3109 SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AM49
of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use With Substitute
Refrigerants..........................................................................
3110 SAN No. 4893 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AM50
for Calendar Year 2005................................................................
3111 SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55
Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.....................
3112 SAN No. 4894 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and 2060-AM56
Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.............
3113 SAN No. 4676 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM62
Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance
and Repair Amendments.................................................................
3114 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AM65
Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide (Coatings).....................................
3115 SAN No. 4889 Area Source NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc 2060-AM71
Furnace (EAF) Manufacturing...........................................................
3116 SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions--Amendments................................... 2060-AM75
3117 SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................ 2060-AM76
3118 SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products--Amendments.................. 2060-AM78
3119 SAN No. 4912 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion 2060-AM79
Turbines..............................................................................
3120 SAN No. 4913 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam 2060-AM80
Generating Units and Industrial and Commercial Boilers................................
3121 SAN No. 4914 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Reciprocating Internal 2060-AM81
Combustion Compression Ignition Engines...............................................
3122 SAN No. 4919 NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks; Amendments... 2060-AM83
3123 SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments............................. 2060-AM85
3124 SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments......................... 2060-AM87
3125 SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response to Petition to Reconsider........... 2060-AM89
3126 SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AM91
Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions...............
3127 SAN No. 4933 Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine 2060-AM93
Particulate Matter and Ozone..........................................................
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3128 SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA00
Station; Navajo Nation................................................................
3129 SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA01
Station; Four Corners Power Plant.....................................................
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3130 SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81
Radon From DOE Facilities.............................................................
3131 SAN No. 3470 Revision to the Guideline on Air Quality Models (Appendix W to 40 CFR 2060-AK60
Part 51): Adoption of a Preferred General Purpose (Flat and Complex Terrain)
Dispersion Model and Other Revisions..................................................
3132 SAN No. 4683 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-- 2060-AK37
Exclusion of 4 Compounds..............................................................
3133 SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83
203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51...............................................
3134 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..................................
3135 SAN No. 4625 Clean Air Ozone Implementation Rule (Part 1 and Part 2) (Reg Plan Seq No. 2060-AJ99
128)..................................................................................
3136 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and 2060-AE94
Appendix J of Part 60.................................................................
3137 SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AH23
Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3).....................
3138 SAN No. 4555 Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment...................................... 2060-AJ68
3139 SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods........................... 2060-AK61
3140 SAN No. 4313 Petitions to Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants: MEK........................ 2060-AI72
3141 SAN No. 4571 Clean Air Mercury Rule--Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (Reg Plan 2060-AJ65
Seq No. 127)..........................................................................
3142 SAN No. 4620 National Emission Standards for Coke Oven Batteries--Residual Risk 2060-AJ96
Standards.............................................................................
3143 SAN No. 4713 NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants; Amendments................. 2060-AK50
3144 SAN No. 4714 NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries: Catalytic Cracking Units, Catalytic 2060-AK51
Reforming Units, and Sulfur Recovery Units; Amendments................................
3145 SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention 2060-AK54
Alternative Compliance Requirements...................................................
3146 SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73
Combustion Turbines--Petition to Delist...............................................
3147 SAN No. 4763 NESHAP: Ethylene Processes; Amendments................................... 2060-AK80
3148 SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision.................................... 2060-AK41
3149 SAN No. 3910 Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures.................................. 2060-AH34
3150 SAN No. 4030 Expanded Definitions for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles and Engines Meeting 2060-AH52
Low-Emission Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards.......................................
3151 SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data 2060-AJ82
Used in Development of an Individual Baseline.........................................
3152 SAN No. 4757 Emissions Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles and Light- 2060-AK76
Duty Trucks...........................................................................
3153 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations......... 2060-AI03
3154 SAN No. 4535 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of 2060-AJ63
Methyl Bromide........................................................................
3155 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26
Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................
3156 SAN No. 4487 Federal Implementation Plans for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon and 2012-AA01
Washington............................................................................
3157 SAN No. 4254 Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to Exclude 2060-AI45
Tertiary Butyl Acetate................................................................
3158 SAN No. 4450 Clean Air Visibility Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 126)......................... 2060-AJ31
3159 SAN No. 4631 Adoption of the Amended International NOx Standard for Aircraft Engines.. 2060-AK01
3160 SAN No. 4634 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Extension of California 2060-AK04
Enforcement Exemptions for Reformulated Gasoline to California Phase 3 Gasoline.......
3161 SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction................................. 2060-AK56
3162 SAN No. 4557 Amendments to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition of 2060-AK62
Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program........................
3163 SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition.... 2060-AK69
3164 SAN No. 4758 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and 2060-AK77
Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline Including Butane Blenders and
Attest Engagements....................................................................
3165 SAN No. 4794 Clean Air Interstate Rule Formerly Titled: Interstate Air Quality Rule... 2060-AL76
3166 SAN No. 4800 List of Hazardous Air Pollutants, Petition Process, Lesser Quantity 2060-AL87
Designations, Source Category List: Petition to Delist Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
3167 SAN No. 4840 Clean Air Fine Particle Designations..................................... 2060-AM04
3168 SAN No. 3560 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute 2060-AM05
Refrigerants; Leak Repair Requirements for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Equipment.............................................................................
3169 SAN No. 4855 NESHAP: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing--Amendments. 2060-AM10
3170 SAN No. 4845 Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: In-Use, Not-to-Exceed 2060-AM17
Emission Standard Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles..................
3171 SAN No. 4863 NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites--Amendments........................ 2060-AM23
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3172 SAN No. 4857 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AM24
Depleting Substances--Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection.......................
3173 SAN No. 4883 Test Procedures for Highway and Nonroad Engines.......................... 2060-AM35
3174 SAN No. 4895 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Test Methods.. 2060-AM42
3175 SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for 2060-AM46
Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................
3176 SAN No. 4917 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Substitute Refrigerant Recycling; 2060-AM51
Amendment to the Definition of Refrigerant............................................
3177 SAN No. 4892 National Emission Standards for Pharmaceuticals Production; Amendments... 2060-AM52
3178 SAN No. 4918 Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: Alternatives for the Mobile Air 2060-AM54
Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program......
3179 SAN No. 4676 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM58
Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR) Equipment
Replacement Provision (ERP); Reconsideration..........................................
3180 SAN No. 3259 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR) (Reg Plan Seq No. 129)....... 2060-AM59
3181 SAN No. 4890 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM72
Coating Manufacturing; Amendment......................................................
3182 SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution--Amendments.......................... 2060-AM77
3183 SAN No. 4928 NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Production Amendments......................... 2060-AM86
3184 SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality 2060-AM88
Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending..............................
3185 SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments................. 2060-AM90
3186 SAN No. 4941 State and Federal Operating Permits Programs: Amendments to Compliance 2060-AM92
Certification Requirements:Technical Correction.......................................
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Number Number
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3187 SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK68
3188 SAN No. 4607 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AE95
Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7); Availability of Information to the Public;
Technical Amendment...................................................................
3189 SAN No. 4619 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AE96
Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(3); Revisions to the List of Substances.......
3190 SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate 2060-AI44
Matter................................................................................
3191 SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61
Deposit Control Additives.............................................................
3192 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................... 2060-AA61
3193 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins- 2060-AH47
Amendments............................................................................
3194 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01
Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas...........................
3195 SAN No. 4096 Phase I (FIP) To Reduce the Regional Transport of Ozone in the Eastern 2060-AH87
United States.........................................................................
3196 SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk 2060-AK08
Standards.............................................................................
3197 SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins-- Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK13
3198 SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading 2060-AK17
Operations-- Residual Risk Standard...................................................
3199 SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards.................. 2060-AK19
3200 SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk 2060-AK20
Standards.............................................................................
3201 SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards. 2060-AK21
3202 SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK22
3203 SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK24
3204 SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards.................... 2060-AK25
3205 SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK12
3206 SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins-- Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK15
3207 SAN 4383. Th Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From the 2060-AI99
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey..............................
3208 SAN No. 4393 Control of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)............................ 2060-AJ00
3209 SAN No. 3412 Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)................................... 2060-AF70
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3210 SAN No. 3922 Revised Permit Revision Procedures for the Federal Operating Permits 2060-AG92
Program--Part 71......................................................................
3211 SAN No. 4700 Selection of Sequence of Mandatory Sanctions To Be Applied Pursuant to 2060-AK46
Section 502 of the Clean Air Act......................................................
3212 SAN No. 3263 Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures.......... 2060-AE20
3213 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31
Provisions............................................................................
3214 SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97
Amendment to the Final Rule...........................................................
3215 SAN 4391. Rescinding Finding That Preexisting PM10 Standards Are No Longer Applicable 2060-AJ05
in Northern Ada County/Boise, Idaho...................................................
3216 SAN No. 4633 Performance-Based Measurement System For Fuels: Criteria For Self- 2060-AK03
Qualifying Alternative Test Methods; Description of Optional Statistical Quality
Control Measures......................................................................
3217 SAN No. 4691 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AK42
Source Review (NSR): Clean Units......................................................
3218 SAN No. 4783 Voluntary Superior Monitoring............................................ 2060-AK85
3219 SAN No. 4095 Section 126 Rule: Lifting the 8-Hour Stay................................ 2060-AL79
3220 SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the Eight-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant 2060-AL84
Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (NOx
SIP Call).............................................................................
3221 SAN 4798. Th Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8-hour Ozone 2060-AL85
National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas.................
3222 SAN No. 4799 Consideration of Industry Petition to Remove the 2-Piece Can Subcategory 2060-AL86
From the Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutant Source Category List...................
3223 SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese 2060-AL93
Residual Risk Standards...............................................................
3224 SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard........................... 2060-AL96
3225 SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards 2060-AL99
3226 SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AM00
3227 SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping........................... 2060-AM07
3228 SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry.............. 2060-AM12
3229 SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production 2060-AM13
3230 SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization..... 2060-AM14
3231 SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AM18
3232 SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals 2060-AM19
Manufacturing.........................................................................
3233 SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36
(NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries.................................................
3234 SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing..................... 2060-AM37
3235 SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44
(NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................
3236 SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry.................... 2060-AM53
3237 SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be............. 2060-AM69
3238 SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals....................... 2060-AM70
3239 SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Stage I--Area Source Standards............. 2060-AM74
3240 SAN No. 4915 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Reciprocating Internal 2060-AM82
Combustion Spark Ignited Engines......................................................
3241 SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment................. 2060-AM84
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3242 SAN No. 3656 NESHAP: Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine......................... 2060-AG63
3243 SAN No. 3837 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process 2060-AG69
Heaters...............................................................................
3244 SAN No. 3525 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Update of the Substitutes List Under 2060-AG12
(SNAP) Program........................................................................
3245 SAN No. 4681 Revision of Combustion Turbines NSPS-- Part 60, Subpart GG............... 2060-AK35
3246 SAN No. 3820 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products.............................. 2060-AG52
3247 SAN No. 3826 Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating) NESHAP...................... 2060-AG57
3248 SAN No. 4115 NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment................................ 2060-AH69
3249 SAN No. 4107 NESHAP: Asphalt/Coal Tar Application on Metal Pipes...................... 2060-AH78
3250 SAN No. 4672 NESHAP: Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil: Amendments................. 2060-AK32
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3251 SAN No. 4464 Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From New York and Connecticut 2060-AJ36
Regarding Sources in Michigan; Revision of Definition of Applicable Requirement for
Title V Operating Permit Programs.....................................................
3252 SAN No. 4340 Transportation Conformity Amendments: Response to March 2, 1999, Court 2060-AI56
Decision..............................................................................
3253 SAN No. 4675 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Nonroad Diesel Engines and 2060-AK27
Fuel..................................................................................
3254 SAN No. 4682 Revisions to the Appeal Procedures and the Federal NOx Budget Trading 2060-AK36
Program, Parts 78 and 97..............................................................
3255 SAN No. 4699 Revisions to Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring Requirements for 2060-AK29
Federal and State Operating Permits Programs..........................................
3256 SAN No. 3560 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AL77
of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use With Substitute
Refrigerants..........................................................................
3257 SAN No. 4820 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Quantity Allocation of Methyl Bromide 2060-AL95
for Critical Use Exemptions After the Phaseout........................................
3258 SAN No. 4837 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; Amendment 2060-AM02
To Reflect Court Order Vacating Certain Rules.........................................
3259 SAN No. 4839 Clean Air Ozone Designations............................................. 2060-AM03
3260 SAN No. 4844 Addition of CO Emission Limit for Large MWC Using Fluid Bed Combustion 2060-AM11
Technology (Section 129)..............................................................
3261 SAN No. 4862 NESHAP: Printing, Coating, and Dyeing of Fabrics and Other Textiles-- 2060-AM29
Amendments............................................................................
3262 SAN No. 4922 Fuels and Fuel Additives Registration Regulations (Section 610 Review)... 2060-AM38
3263 SAN No. 4921 Emission Standards for New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 2060-AM39
Kilowatts (Section 610 Review)........................................................
3264 SAN No. 4924 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting (Section 610 Review)..................... 2060-AM40
3265 SAN No. 4923 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries (Section 610 Review)........................ 2060-AM41
3266 SAN No. 4676 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM57
Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR) Equipment
Replacement Provision (ERP); Stay Notice..............................................
3267 SAN No. 4104 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hydrochloric 2060-AM61
Acid Production: Amendments...........................................................
3268 SAN No. 4839 Air Quality Designations and Classifications for the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS; 2060-AM64
Early Action Compact Areas with Deferred Effective Dates (Reinstatement of Chattanooga
EAC)..................................................................................
3269 SAN No. 4839 Clean Air Ozone Designations: 5 Percent Reclassifications................ 2060-AM66
3270 SAN No. 4839 Air Quality Designations and Classifications for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS; Las 2060-AM67
Vegas, Nevada Nonattainment Area......................................................
3271 SAN No. 4816 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site-specific 2090-AA33
Regulation for Packaging Corporation of America in Tomahawk, Wisconsin................
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ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3272 SAN No. 4003 Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR Part 190, Subpart B and 2060-AH90
40 CFR 191, Subpart A.................................................................
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ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3273 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63
Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste......................................................
3274 SAN 4054.1. Approaches to an Integrated Framework for Management and Disposal of Low- 2060-AL78
Activity Radioactive Waste............................................................
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3275 SAN No. 4403 Revision of the 40 CFR Part 194 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Compliance 2060-AJ07
Criteria..............................................................................
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3276 SAN No. 4727 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Chemical Selection Approach 2070-AD59
for Initial Round of Screening (Reg Plan Seq No. 115).................................
3277 SAN No. 4789 WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Rule (Section 610 Review) 2070-AD66
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3278 SAN 2687. Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals (Reg Plan Seq No. 2070-AC12
120)..................................................................................
3279 SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials......................... 2070-AD30
3280 SAN No. 4610 Acceptability of Research Using Human Subjects (Reg Plan Seq No. 122).... 2070-AD57
3281 SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44
Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations....................
3282 SAN 4170. Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program.................. 2070-AD29
3283 SAN No. 4216 Pesticides; Emergency Exemption Process Revisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 121). 2070-AD36
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3284 SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products..... 2070-AD51
3285 SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening 2070-AD61
and Testing Phase.....................................................................
3286 SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program................................. 2070-AD24
3287 SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for those Based on Viral 2070-AD49
Coat Proteins.........................................................................
3288 SAN No. 4611 Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived 2070-AD55
Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants...........................
3289 SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by 2070-AD56
Primarily Affecting the Plant.........................................................
3290 SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and 2070-AB95
Containment...........................................................................
3291 SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule........................... 2070-AC46
3292 SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide 2070-AD14
Products..............................................................................
3293 SAN No. 4609 Pesticides; Exemption of Medical Devices Treated With Antimicrobial 2070-AD54
Pesticides............................................................................
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3294 SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees.................................... 2070-AD23
3295 SAN No. 3731 WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS); Glove Amendment......... 2070-AC93
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3296 SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Generic Entry).................... 2070-AB94
3297 SAN No. 4788 Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and 2070-AD65
Child-Occupied Facilities (Section 610 Review)........................................
3298 SAN 4858. Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b) (Reg Plan Seq No. 2070-AJ01
116)..................................................................................
3299 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Voluntary Program for Renovation and 2070-AJ03
Remodeling (Reg Plan Seq No. 117).....................................................
3300 SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins..................... 2070-AJ04
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3301 SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58
Exemptions for Polymers...............................................................
3302 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79
Substances............................................................................
3303 SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)................. 2070-AC27
3304 SAN No. 3301 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Revisions..................................... 2070-AD63
3305 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................... 2070-AA58
3306 SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48
Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture...............................
3307 SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 2070-AJ02
(PBDEs)...............................................................................
3308 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05
Administration (MARAD)................................................................
3309 SAN No. 4942 Significant New Use Rule for Glycol Ethers............................... 2070-AJ12
3310 Lead-Based Paint: Pre-Renovation Lead Education....................................... 2070-AJ14
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3311 SAN No. 3508 Lead; Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris................. 2070-AC72
3312 SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New 2070-AA59
Chemical Substances...................................................................
3313 SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27
Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................
3314 SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals (Reg 2070-AD16
Plan Seq No. 130).....................................................................
3315 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............... 2070-AB08
3316 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules................. 2070-AB11
3317 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)...................... 2070-AJ06
3318 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine..................................... 2070-AJ09
3319 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride.................................. 2070-AJ10
3320 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride................................. 2070-AJ11
3321 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride................................... 2070-AJ13
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3322 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions.............................. 2070-AC51
3323 SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban..... 2070-AC21
3324 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Training, Accreditation, and Certification 2070-AC64
Rule and Model State Plan Rule--Bridges and Structures................................
3325 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Abatement Amendments for Renovation and 2070-AC83
Remodeling............................................................................
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3326 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20
Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce.......................
3327 SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues 2070-AD52
3328 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................... 2070-AC76
3329 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................ 2070-AD10
3330 SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives.................. 2070-AD28
3331 SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44
Reproductive Toxicity.................................................................
3332 SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........ 2070-AC37
3333 SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........ 2070-AD25
3334 SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53
Plants)...............................................................................
3335 SAN No. 4777 Lead; Amendments to Requirements for Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint 2070-AD64
or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing.........................................
3336 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)....................... 2070-AJ07
3337 SAN No. 3493 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs)............................ 2070-AJ08
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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3338 SAN No. 4753 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Modification to the 2050-AF08
Threshold Planning Quantity Methodology for the Extremely Hazardous Substances That
are Solids in Solution................................................................
3339 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Responses to Petitions Received To Add or Delete or Modify Chemical 2025-AA00
Listings on the Toxic Release Inventory...............................................
3340 SAN No. 4692 Addition of Toxicity Equivalency (TEQ) Reporting and Quantity Data for 2025-AA12
Individual Members of the Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds Category Under EPCRA,
Section 313...........................................................................
3341 SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule (Reg Plan Seq 2025-AA14
No. 125)..............................................................................
3342 SAN 4938 TRI Reporting Forms Modification............................................. 2025-AA15
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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3343 SAN No. 3994 Response to a Petition Requesting Deletion of Phosmet From the Extremely 2050-AE42
Hazardous Substances (EHS) List.......................................................
3344 SAN No. 4595 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements From Standard 2025-AA10
Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes to North American Industrial Classification
System (NAICS) Codes..................................................................
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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3345 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17
Streamlining Rule.....................................................................
3346 SAN No. 4015 TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original TRI List........................ 2025-AA03
3347 SAN No. 4265 TRI; Revisions to the Otherwise Use Activity Exemptions and the Coal 2025-AA06
Extraction Activities Exemption.......................................................
3348 SAN No. 2847 TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information Requirements................... 2025-AA09
3349 SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11
Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation.....................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3350 SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on 2050-AE67
Alternative Liners....................................................................
3351 SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation From F006 Waste Streams (Reg Plan Seq No. 2050-AE97
123)..................................................................................
3352 SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Determination of Equivalent Treatment for 2050-AF12
Macroencapsulation of Radioactive Lead Solids; Definition of Macroencapsulation.......
3353 SAN No. 4834 Regulatory Amendments to the F019 Hazardous Waste Listing To Exclude 2050-AG15
Wastewater Treatment Sludges From Chemical Conversion Coating Process (Zinc
Phosphating) of Automobile Bodies of Aluminum (Reg Plan Seq No. 124)..................
3354 SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................ 2090-AA34
3355 SAN No. 4944 Regulatory Incentives for the National Environmental Performance Track 2090-AA36
Program; Direct Final Rule............................................................
3356 SAN No. 4944 Regulatory Incentives for the National Environmental Performance Track 2090-AA37
Program; Direct Final Rule............................................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3357 SAN No. 4028 Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities (Reg 2050-AE44
Plan Seq No. 133).....................................................................
3358 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23
Containing Recovered Materials........................................................
3359 SAN No. 3989 Methods Innovation Rule.................................................. 2050-AE41
3360 SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation (Reg Plan Seq No. 132)............... 2050-AE21
3361 SAN No. 4084 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative (Reg Plan Seq No. 134).................. 2050-AE50
3362 SAN No. 3066 Loading-Based Listing of Non-Wastewaters from the Production of Selected 2050-AD80
Organic Dyes, Pigments, and Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Colorants........................
3363 SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste 2050-AE52
Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 135)....................................................
3364 SAN No. 4501 Revision of Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Hazardous Waste Mixtures. 2050-AE84
3365 SAN No. 3333 NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste 2050-AE01
Combustors (Phase I Final Replacement Standards and Phase II) (Reg Plan Seq No. 131)..
3366 SAN No. 4092 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste 2050-AG21
Program: Mercury-Containing Equipment (Reg Plan Seq No. 136)..........................
3367 SAN No. 4439 Project XL--Ortho-McNeil Pilot Project Allowing On-Site Treatment of Low- 2090-AA14
Level Mixed Wastes Without RCRA Permit................................................
3368 SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor 2090-AA29
Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York.................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3369 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)..................................... 2050-AE34
3370 SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81
Commercial Electric Power Producers...................................................
3371 SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power 2050-AE83
Producers and Minefilling.............................................................
3372 SAN No. 4411 Regulation of Hazardous Oil-Bearing Secondary Materials From Petroleum 2050-AE78
Refining Industry and Other Hazardous Secondary Materials Processed in a Gasification
System To Produce Synthesis Gas.......................................................
3373 SAN No. 4735 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative, Phase 2................................ 2050-AF01
3374 SAN No. 4701 E-Cycling Pilot Project for Region 3 States (ECOS); Streamlining RCRA 2003-AA00
Regulations to Encourage Reuse, Recycling, and Recovery of Electronic Equipment.......
3375 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........
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3376 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated 2050-AE51
Industrial Wipes......................................................................
3377 SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste............................... 2050-AE98
3378 SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery 2050-AE93
Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development......................
3379 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)....................... 2050-AC71
3380 SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06
Requirements..........................................................................
3381 SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and 2050-AG18
Research Laboratories.................................................................
3382 SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for 2050-AG20
Electronic Manifests..................................................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3383 SAN No. 4898 Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters, 2050-AG17
Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners (Completion of a Section 610 Review)............
3384 SAN No. 4897 Land Disposal Restrictions Phase II: Universal Treatment Standards, and 2050-AG19
Treatment Standards for Organic Toxicity Characteristic Wastes and Newly Listed Wastes
(Completion of a Section 610 Review)..................................................
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OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3385 SAN No. 2634 Revisions to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule.. 2050-AG16
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3386 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed 2050-AD75
and Final Rules.......................................................................
3387 SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities...... 2050-AF03
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3388 SAN No. 3423 Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates and Carbamate-Related 2050-AE12
Hazardous Waste Streams; Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Inorganic Chemical
Manufacturing Process Waste (K178)....................................................
3389 SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund 2050-AE62
State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions........................................
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3390 SAN No. 4201 Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA Section 2050-AE63
102(a)................................................................................
3391 SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx....... 2050-AF02
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3392 SAN No. 4739 Standards and Practices for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries......... 2050-AF04
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3393 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces-- 2040-AD39
Phase II..............................................................................
3394 SAN No. 3999 NPDES Permit Requirements for Municipal Sanitary and Combined Sewer 2040-AD02
Collection Systems, Municipal Satellite Collection Systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows,
and Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facilities.............................................
3395 SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61
Guidelines............................................................................
3396 SAN No. 4932 Effluent Guidelines for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Point 2040-AE65
Source Category.......................................................................
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3397 SAN No. 4540 Test Procedures: New and Updated Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2040-AD71
Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act......................
3398 SAN No. 4543 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact From Cooling Water Intake 2040-AD70
Structures at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 3
(Reg Plan Seq No. 140)................................................................
3399 SAN No. 3663 Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New 2040-AC58
Sources of Pollution..................................................................
3400 SAN No. 4690 Policy Regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit 2040-AD87
Requirements for Municipal Wastewater Treatment During Wet Weather Conditions.........
3401 SAN No. 4852 Water Quality Standards for Pathogens and Pathogen Indicators for Coastal 2040-AE63
Recreation Waters.....................................................................
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Number Number
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3402 SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution 2050-AE87
Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements.....................
3403 SAN No. 4370 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard 2040-AD49
Point Source Category, Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories (Phase
III)..................................................................................
3404 SAN No. 4344 Water Quality Standards for Indian Country Waters........................ 2040-AD46
3405 SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water 2040-AC75
Act...................................................................................
3406 SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures 2040-AC92
Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring....................................
3407 SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures 2040-AC93
and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures......................................
3408 SAN No. 4049 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted 2040-AD09
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act............................
3409 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions............................................. 2040-AC84
3410 SAN No. 4623 Watershed Rule: Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Revisions........ 2040-AD82
3411 SAN No. 4746 Gray and Black Water Discharges From Cruise Ships Operating in Certain 2040-AD89
Alaskan Waters........................................................................
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3412 SAN No. 4280 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development 2040-AD42
Industry..............................................................................
3413 SAN No. 4406 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Concentrated Aquatic Animal 2040-AD55
Production Industry...................................................................
3414 SAN No. 4407 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point 2040-AD56
Source Category (Revisions)...........................................................
3415 SAN No. 4766 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan for 2004................................ 2040-AD92
3416 SAN No. 4378 Test Procedures: Revisions to Method Detection and Quantitation for the 2040-AD53
Clean Water Act.......................................................................
3417 SAN No. 4474 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact From Cooling Water Intake 2040-AD62
Structures at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 2
3418 SAN No. 3288 Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment..................... 2040-AC14
3419 SAN No. 4493 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Regulation Revisions Re: Use as Matching 2040-AD68
Funds.................................................................................
3420 SAN No. 3925 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Armed Forces Vessels--Phase II.. 2040-AE64
3421 SAN No. 4945 Withdrawal of Certain Federal Water Quality Criteria Applicable to 2040-AE67
Alaska, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico.....................................................
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3422 SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93
Revisions.............................................................................
3423 SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the 2040-AE60
Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List......................................
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3424 SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Rule (Reg Plan 2040-AA97
Seq No. 137)..........................................................................
3425 SAN 4341. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface 2040-AD37
Water Treatment Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 138)...........................................
3426 SAN 4342. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts 2040-AD38
Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 139)...........................................................
3427 SAN No. 4703 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 2.............................. 2060-AD86
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3428 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon....................... 2040-AA94
3429 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb.................... 2040-AC13
3430 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary 2040-AD54
Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR.............................
3431 SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total 2040-AD94
Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System
Requirements..........................................................................
3432 SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3.............................. 2040-AD99
3433 SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs.................. 2040-AD40
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions
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3434 SAN No. 4795 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor Corrections and 2040-AE58
Clarification to Drinking Water Regulations...........................................
3435 SAN No. 4826 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytical Method for 2040-AE62
Uranium...............................................................................
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
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3436 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................ 2040-AB85
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_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3021. PROPOSED REVISION TO EPA'S IMPLEMENTING NEPA REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 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-cutting
requirements into the NEPA process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4292;
Agency Contact: Katherine Biggs, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202-564-7144
Fax: 202 564-0070
Email: biggs.katherine@epamail.epa.gov
Robert Hargrove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, DEPP-SPMMP, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0000
Fax: 202-564-0070
Email: hargrove.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
3022. 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 03/00/05
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4319;
Sectors Affected: 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services;
54162 Environmental Consulting Services; 5416 Management, Scientific
and Technical Consulting Services; 5417 Scientific Research and
Development Services; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services
Agency Contact: Daniel Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4377
Fax: 202 565-2552
Email: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
Cal McWhirter, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and
Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4379
Fax: 202 565-2552
[[Page 73806]]
Email: mcwhirter.cal@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
3023. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION ACCESS FOR CONTRACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205 (c), 63 Stat. 390, as amended; 40
USC 486 (c); 41 USC 418b
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552; 48 CFR 1535
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Current security requirements for Toxic Substances Contract
Act Confidential Business Information (TSCA CBI) access for contractors
are implemented in three Environmental Protection Agency contract
clauses, 1552.235-75, 1552.235-76, and 1552.235-78. Security
requirements for the Government and contractors have been updated in a
2003 TSCA CBI Protection Manual. This rulemaking will implement the new
TSCA CBI requirements into the three EPAAR clauses cited above.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4904;
Agency Contact: Linda Clement, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4356
Fax: 202 565-2552
Email: clement.linda@epamail.epa.gov
Harry Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and
Resources Management, 7407, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-8642
Email: lewis.harry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
3024. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b; 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as
amended
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516 and 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add guidance on the use
of award-term contracts. The guidance is necessary for contracting
officers seeking to include award-term provisions in contracts. This
guidance will establish a solicitation provision and contract clause in
the EPAAR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4903;
Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4376
Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
3025. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR CONTRACT
DELIVERABLES (508)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to require contractors to identify
applicable accessibility standards in contract deliverables.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4931;
Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4376
Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3026. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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
[[Page 73807]]
Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________
3027. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE
(CROMERRR)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 141 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2025-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
3028. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS (REVISED)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 16 (revised)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposed to revise the Privacy Act regulation to
exempt new systems and systems currently claiming to be exempt from the
Act. Other revisions are generally minor and include revising the
access provision so that a copy of a record can be obtained without a
personal inspection; changing the time limit for appeals of denials
from 10 days to 30 days; changing the process for accessing Privacy Act
records and contesting Privacy Act records from the system manager to
the Freedom of Information Office; and referring appeals from denials
of system of records maintained by the Office of Inspector General to
that office for decision. The proposed rule does not have implications
on small businesses nor state/local/tribal government.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/04 69 FR 55377
NPRM Comment Period End 10/14/04
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4693;
Agency Contact: Judy Hutt, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1668
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: hutt.judy@epa.gov
Deborah Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1659
Fax: 202 566-1648
Email: williams.deborah@epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
3029. MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO EPAAR CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 63 Stat. 390 sec (c) as amended; 40 USC
486(c); 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule includes administrative changes to various EPAAR
clauses, such as address changes and points of contact. Nothing
substantive will be affected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4813;
Agency Contact: Dan Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4377
Email: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
3030. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 9/86 EPA issued risk assessment guidelines relating to
five areas: carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, chemical mixtures,
developmental toxicants, and estimating exposures. EPA publishes, and
periodically updates/revises, a series of guidelines whose purpose is
to assist risk assessors in evaluating the risks of environmental
hazards. The guidelines were developed to promote high technical
quality and Agency-wide consistency in the human health risk assessment
process. The Agency began revising the 1986 guidelines in light of
significant scientific advances in our understanding of the processes
of carcinogenesis and the modes of actions of disease at the cellular
level. The revision of these guidelines is in keeping with the Agency's
original intent when it issued the first risk assessment guidelines in
1986. The guidelines were meant to be dynamic, flexible documents that
would evolve to reflect the current state of the science and risk
assessment practices. EPA released Draft Final Guidelines in March 2003
for public comment, along with a new draft supplemental guidance
document entitled, Supplemental Guidance for Assessing Cancer
Susceptibility Resulting from Early-life Exposure to Carcinogens, to
address early-life exposure issues. (Prior to the 2003 release,
guidance on early life exposure issues was incorporated into the cancer
guideline document. Early-life exposures issues were moved into a
separate document anticipating that updates on the science will be
necessary sooner then issues entailed in the draft final cancer
guidelines.) The Supplemental Guidance document was peer reviewed by
the SAB in May 2003. The final documents will be made available for
review by the Science Policy Council and other governmental agencies
prior to being submitted for Final Agency Closure. Revisions are being
made to the documents based on comments received, balanced against
input received during prior SAB reviews and prior public comment
periods. The workgroups finalizing the Guidelines represent the major
Program Offices and regional offices.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/04
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,
[[Page 73808]]
Office of Research and Development, 8103, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3358
Email: wood.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
3031. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF
HUMAN SUBJECTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements three technical amendments to the common
rule which governs the conduct of human studies in several agencies.
The agencies listed in this document are individually amending the
Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, which was
published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991, to change all
references to the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) to
the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP); revise the footnote
found at the end of section .101(i) by deleting references to research
involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization and
subpart B of 45 CFR part 46; and update the Control Number for the
approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the
information collection requirements of this Federal Policy. HHS is the
lead agency in developing the language for this rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4925;
Agency Contact: Dennis Utterback, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development, 8104R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-6638
Fax: 202 565-2911
Email: utterback.dennis@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
3032. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR NASA WHITE SANDS TEST
FACILITY ELECTRONIC REPORTING IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES I AND II)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: ``Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f to 300J-26;
Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 to 6992k''
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered
into an XL (eXcellence and Leadership) Final Project Agreement (FPA)
with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White
Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, NM to implement a project
that would modify reporting requirements under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA). The purpose
of this NASA WSTF Electronic Reporting site-specific rule is to enable
the NASA WSTF to electronically submit compliance reports and permit
information to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) in lieu of
submitting paper reports. The rule will set forth guidelines to ensure
that the information submitted by NASA WSTF to NMED is accurate by
outlining procedures for data authentication, use of electronic
signature and encryption processes. This rule will address Phases I and
II of the project covering reporting requirements under RCRA and the
SDWA. A second and subsequent rule will address Phases III-VI of the
project covering additional reporting requirements under the CWA and CAA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/01 66 FR 55050
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4536;
Agency Contact: Kristina Heinemann, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2183
Fax: 202 566-2220
Email: heinemann.kristina@epamail.epa.gov
Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2220
Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3033. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN
PROCUREMENT UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-507; PL 102-389; PL 101-549 sec 1001; 42 USC
9605(f); PL 100-590; EO 12432; EO 12138; EO 11625
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 Clinton
Administration's 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
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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 07/24/03 68 FR 43824
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4056;
Agency Contact: Kimberly Patrick, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5386
Fax: 202 501-0139
Email: patrick.kimberly@epamail.epa.gov
David Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4444
Fax: 202 501-0756
Email: sutton.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
3034. 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: NPRM, Statutory, August 31, 2000, Proposed rule to
eliminate the special treatment of CBI substantiations.
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 whether changes are needed to make them
more efficient and effective. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which
automatically protects CBI substantiations claimed as confidential, is
being examined individually and as part of the CBI regulations as a whole.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 1 11/23/94 59 FR 60446
NPRM 2 10/25/99 64 FR 57421
NPRM 3 12/21/99 64 FR 71366
NPRM 4 08/30/00 65 FR 52684
ANPRM 12/21/00 65 FR 80394
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3240;
Agency Contact: Sara Hisel-McCoy, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1649
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: hisel-mccoy.sara@epa.gov
Joe Sierra, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1683
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: sierra.joe@epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
3035. WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP) FY 2003 REPORT TO CONGRESS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: PL 102-529 sec 23(a)(2)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Report to Congress is required by section 23(a)(2) of
the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act, which requires EPA to submit an annual
report to Congress ``on the status of and resources required for the
fulfillment of the Administrator's responsibilities under the Act''
regarding the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). This report
summarizes the activities and progress EPA has made in fulfilling its
responsibilities under the Act and outlines the resources required for
the Agency to meet its commitments. The WIPP is an underground
repository for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste generated as
byproducts from nuclear weapons production. It was constructed by the
Department of Energy (DOE) and is located near Carlsbad, New Mexico. In
1998, EPA certified that the WIPP complies with EPA's radioactive waste
disposal standards at subpart B and C of 40 CFR 191 and EPA's WIPP
compliance criteria at 40 CFR 194, and thus is safe to contain
radioactive waste. Since that time, the DOE has begun emplacing waste
in the WIPP. The waste is stored approximately 2,100 feet underground
in excavated, natural salt formations. EPA also has responsibility for
assuring continual compliance with EPA's radioactive waste disposal
standards. EPA continues to have an oversight role at the WIPP to
ensure that it continues to protect human health and the environment.
This Report summarizes EPA's activities past and present.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4902;
Agency Contact: Lisa Sharp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9265
Fax: 202 343-2305
Email: sharp.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
Raymond Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6602J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9463
[[Page 73810]]
Email: lee.raymond@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM73
_______________________________________________________________________
3036. PERSISTENT, BIOACCUMULATIVE, AND TOXIC (PBT) POLLUTANTS STRATEGY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As described in the Agency's 1998 PBT Strategy, EPA is
developing and implementing National Action Plans for certain priority
PBT pollutants. These pollutants pose risks because they are toxic,
persist in ecosystems, and accumulate in fish and up the food chain.
The PBT challenges remaining stem from the pollutants' ability to
travel long distances, to transfer rather easily among air, water, and
land, and to linger for generations. EPA is forging a new approach to
reduce risks from and exposures to priority PBT pollutants through
increased coordination among EPA national and regional programs. This
approach also requires the significant involvement of stakeholders,
including international, state, local, and tribal organizations, the
regulated community, environmental groups, and private citizens. EPA is
initially focusing action on 12 substances either individually or as
categories and two major cross-cutting issues (monitoring and outreach/
risk communication). The action plans will use the full range of tools
to prevent and reduce releases of these substances. These tools include
international, voluntary, outreach, programmatic, remedial, compliance
monitoring and assistance, enforcement, research, and regulatory tools.
EPA will integrate and sequence actions within and across action plans,
and will seek to leverage these actions on international and industry-
sector bases. Beyond these first 12 substances EPA will identify
additional PBTs for development of National Action Plans. Although
these Plans are not regulatory actions, EPA has included them in the
Regulatory Agenda to inform the public and regulated community because
the Action Plans may discuss regulatory alternatives for consideration.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice: Draft for Mercury 11/17/98 63 FR 63926
Notice: PBT Strategy 11/17/98 63 FR 63926
Notice: Draft for Great Lakes 11/01/99 64 FR 58841
Notice: Draft for Alkyl-lead 08/25/00 65 FR 51823
Notice: Draft for OCS 08/25/00 65 FR 51825
Notice: Draft for Alkyl-lead
Reopened 10/25/00 65 FR 63861
Notice: Draft for Level 1
Pesticides 11/01/00 65 FR 65314
Notice: Draft for HCB 12/08/00 65 FR 77026
Notice: Final for Alkyl-lead 07/23/02 67 FR 48177
Notice: Draft for B(a)P 12/00/05
Notice: Final for HCB 12/00/05
Notice: Final for OCS 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4463;
Agency Contact: Tom--HQ Murray, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7409M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-8810
Fax: 202 564-8901
Email: murray.tom-hq@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Matthai, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7409M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-8839
Fax: 202 564-8899
Email: matthai.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________
3037. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE NASA WHITE SANDS TEST
FACILITY IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES III-VI)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 33 USC 2701 to 2761; 42 USC 300(f) to 300(j)-26; 42
USC 6901 to 6992(k)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered
into a Final Project Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, Mexico
that would modify the reporting requirements under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA). The rule will allow the facility to submit regulatory reports
and permit information electronically rather than on paper to the New
Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Solid Waste Bureau, Hazardous
Waste Bureau, Groundwater Bureau, and Air Quality Bureau. Doing so will
significantly reduce its regulatory reporting costs and enhance the
State's ability to analyze and manage the facility's regulatory and
permit information. The electronic reporting involves six phases that
will transition NASA from submitting data on a CD-ROM to utilizing the
Internet to transmit data to NMED. This rule covers Phases III-VI of
the project, the previous NASA White Sands Test Facility Final Rule
covered Phases I-II.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN 4836.
Agency Contact: Adam Levitan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-1466
Fax: 202 566-2210
Email: levitan.adam@epamail.epa.gov
Donna Perla, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 1802, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2177
Fax: 202 566-2200
Email: perla.donna@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA35
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3038. IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS UNDER
42 USC
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 11/04/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John O'Brien
Phone: 202 564-7876
Fax: 202 564-2904
Email: obrien.johnt@epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
3039. REVISION TO EPAAR 1552.211-73, LEVEL OF EFFORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/22/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202-564-4369
Fax: 202 565-2551
Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________
3040. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS PERFORMING SERVICES ONSITE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/08/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer
Phone: 202-564-4366
Fax: 202 565-2475
Email: schaffer.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
3041. CONTINUATION OF IMPLEMENTING THE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/08/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jill Robbins
Phone: 202-566-1981
Fax: 202 565-2475
Email: robbins.jill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________
3042. ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE BACKGROUND CHECKS PERFORMED BY EPA AND
CONTRACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/08/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Judy Davis
Phone: 202-564-4310
Email: davis.judy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________
3043. CONTRACT BUNDLING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1519; 48 CFR 1552
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/22/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz
Phone: 202-564-4317
Email: kantrowitz.susan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________
3044. WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP) FY 2002 REPORT TO CONGRESS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Report to Congress 06/04/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Raymond Lee
Phone: 202-343-9463
Email: lee.raymond@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK79
_______________________________________________________________________
3045. INTENT TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE WASTE ISOLATION
PILOT PLANT CONTINUES TO COMPLY WITH THE 40 CFR PART 191 DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS AND THE 40 CFR PART 194 COMPLIANCE CRITERIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 102-579; Land Withdrawal Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 191; 40 CFR 194
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Compliance Application Guidance (previously titled Format
and Content Guide) will be a guidance document for 40 CFR 194
compliance criteria. These criteria are being developed pursuant to the
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act and EPA's
radioactive waste disposal standards (40 CFR 191). The compliance
criteria are proceeding separately in the regulatory process. These
criteria include a number of requirements that will be used by EPA to
determine if the Department of Energy's (DOE) application to open the
WIPP complies with 40 CFR 191. The Format and Content Guide for 40 CFR
194 will 1) provide more detailed information on the completeness
requirements discussed in the criteria, and it will 2) be used by EPA
to judge if DOE has submitted in its application the information
required by 40 CFR 194. There may be overlap in this Format and Content
Guide and RCRA information needs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 05/24/04 69 FR 29646
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3538.1; Split from RIN 2060-AG09.
Agency Contact: Raymond Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9463
Email: lee.raymond@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM60
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3046. REVISION TO POLICY ON CONTROL OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering the proposal of revisions to its policy on
control of volatile organic compounds (VOC), including the use of
photochemical reactivity in controlling VOCs. As a first step, an ANPRM
will be issued soliciting public comment on various policy options.
Subsequent steps could range from taking no further action to
publishing a policy statement in the Federal Register. The ANPRM is to
announce that EPA is considering revision of its VOC policy which
appeared in the July 8, 1977 Federal Register (42 FR 35314) under the
title ``Recommended Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds.''
That policy statement gave a broad description about how EPA would
approach VOC control. This policy also said that we would be exempting
certain organic compounds from control in volatile organic compound
regulations (to meet ozone ambient air quality limits) due to these
compounds having very low ozone forming potential. A list of exempt
compounds was later codified in the definition of VOC at 40 CFR
51.100(s) which was adopted on February 3, 1992 (57 FR 3941) for use in
State Implementation Plans. The ANPRM will ask for public comments on
various approaches EPA may use in the future to take photochemical
reactivity into account in controlling VOCs. The ANPRM could lead to a
policy statement, such as the 1977 policy statement, which would give a
broad outline of the new approach EPA would take in the future. This
would not be a rulemaking, but the revised policy could lead to new
rules being adopted still further in the future. (Any such rules would
be separately noticed in the Regulatory Agenda.) For example, the ANPRM
could eventually lead to a revision of the definition of VOC at 40 CFR
51.100(s).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4759;
Agency Contact: William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov
Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-1174
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: keating.terry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK75
_______________________________________________________________________
3047. REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POTENTIALLY INADEQUATE
MONITORING IN CLEAN AIR APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND ON METHODS TO
IMPROVE SUCH MONITORING
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) is to ask
for public comments to help us identify potentially inadequate
monitoring in Federal and State air quality standards and rules with
respect to the monitoring requirements of title V of the Clean Air Act.
The ANPRM would also ask for comments on methods to improve such
monitoring. Specifically, we are seeking stakeholder input to identify
potentially inadequate monitoring in applicable requirements, including
NSPS, NESHAP, and State SI rules. We are also seeking suggestions as to
the best programmatic methods to improve such monitoring, perhaps by
conducting rulemaking to revise the monitoring in the applicable
requirements directly. In our final ``umbrella monitoring rule''
published January 22, 2004, EPA explained its interpretation of the
umbrella monitoring provisions of the operating permit program rules
(part 70/71). We explained that those provisions do not establish a
separate basis for establishing monitoring that would be different from
any monitoring that may be required under the ``periodic monitoring''
rules. In addition, we stated that to satisfy the umbrella monitoring
rules, operating permits must contain all monitoring required by the
periodic monitoring rules and all monitoring required by applicable
requirements, such as monitoring required by NSPS, NESHAP, the
compliance assurance monitoring rule, and SIP rules. Also in the
umbrella monitoring rule, EPA announced a strategy for improving
monitoring in applicable requirements, where necessary, through
rulemaking or other programmatic means, rather than solely by improving
monitoring in operating permits on a case-by-case basis using the part
70 and part 71 rules. This strategy for improving monitoring is
consistent with a legal settlement we entered into with UARG and other
industry trade groups over EPA's title V monitoring policy. This ANPRM
is an important part of that strategy.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK29
Agency Contact: Jeff Herring, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3195
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: herring.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3048. REVIEW NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4266;
Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5271
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: richmond.harvey@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________
3049. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001.
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, thereby improving the method's precision.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
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, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1064
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: sorrell.candace@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________
3050. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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. 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
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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 12/00/04
Final Action 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4070;
Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5246
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: nikbakht.annie@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5350
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: stonefield.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
3051. NSPS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509; CAA 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2004.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005.
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 published on November 9, 2000
announced that the Administrator would promulgate OSWI standards by
November 15, 2005. The notice also listed what classes of incinerators
might be covered by the OSWI standards. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Prop. Stds & Guidance 11/09/00 65 FR 67357
Notice 11/09/00 65 FR 66850
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3751;
Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5251
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: porter.fred@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C-439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________
3052. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
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 major and minor 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 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, (3) new major sources in nonattainment
areas in Indian country, or (4) existing major sources in nonattainment
areas in Indian country undergoing minor modification. The proposed
rule also would allow new or existing stationary sources of regulated
NSR pollutants and HAPs 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 permits program. 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 03/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3975;
Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
Mark Sendzik, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5534
Email: sendzik.mark@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH37
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_______________________________________________________________________
3053. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________
3054. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16 - SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES
FOR PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
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 11/00/04
Final Action 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4119;
Sectors Affected: 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing;
333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 33241 Power Boiler and
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing; 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set
Unit Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD- 19, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1063
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
3055. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS: AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42
USC 7429; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.750; 40 CFR 60.751; 40 CFR
60.752(b)(2)(iii)(B); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(C); 40 CFR
60.752(b)(2)(iii)(D); 40 CFR 60758
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the existing regulation entitled
Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR Part 60, promulgated on March
12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to
clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas
treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from
control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded. Furthermore, it
clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that
is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the
issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance
with this regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Amdmt 05/23/02 67 FR 36476
Supplemental NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4478;
Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill
Agency Contact: Jolynn Collins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5671
Fax: 919 685-3208
Email: collins.jolynn@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________
3056. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
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 12/00/04
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4310;
Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI66
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3057. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO
IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was
promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal
Regulations 63, subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime
Association petitioned the court to review Subpart LLL, while the
American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a
settlement agreement. On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit
issued its opinion in National Lime Assn v. EPA. The Court remanded the
three standards for which we established floors of no control (hydrogen
chloride (HCl), total hydrocarbon (THC), and mercury (Hg)). The Court
found that we committed error in not considering other means of
control, in particular, control of HAPs in raw materials and in fossil
fuels. The Court also remanded that we consider setting beyond-the-
floor standards for HAP metals, for which particulate matter (PM) is a
surrogate. This action will consist of amendments to respond to the
court remand.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4585;
Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Joe Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5446
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: wood.joe@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ78
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3058. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES--RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 6, 2002.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart O. This source category covers ethylene oxide commercial
sterilizers. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA,
is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards,
as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. We have completed
the risk assessment, received Work Group comments, and are planning to
submit for internal peer review. The assessment results show cancer
incidence less than 1.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4654;
Sectors Affected: 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK09
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3059. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 14, 2002.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required
by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety. The facilities covered by the 112(d) standard and under
investigation in this project include both bulk gasoline terminals and
pipeline breakout stations that emit or at plant sites that emit major
source levels of air toxics. Initial risk analyses have determined that
there are some facilities with non-low risk. An ample margin of safety
demonstration is under development.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4655;
Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK10
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3060. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2002.
Abstract: A national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for industrial process cooling towers (IPCT) was previously
promulgated under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That standard
effectively bans the use of chromium-based water treatment chemicals in
IPCT used to remove heat from chemical or industrial processes. The
Clean Air Act section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of
promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to
develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are
needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety.
This action is to examine the remaining risk from IPCT and, if
warranted, to develop new risk based standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4660;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5289
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK16
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3061. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emission standards for this
source category under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. The current
action, required by section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess
residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary,
to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4662;
Sectors Affected: 81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-
Operated)
Agency Contact: Rhea Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2940
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: jones.rhea@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK18
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3062. NESHAP: MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 2002, -.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required
by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety. The facilities covered by the 112(d) standard and under
investigation in the project are Magnetic Tape coatings facilities that
manufacture audio and video recording and computer information storage,
and emit major source levels of air toxics. There are a total of six
facilities manufacturing magnetic tape in the nation. Half of these are
located in the State of Alabama. We have completed the risk assessment,
received Work Group comments, and are preparing for internal peer review.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4669;
Sectors Affected: 334613 Magnetic and Optical Recording Media
Manufacturing; 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical
Media
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2363
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK23
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3063. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to amend the Hazardous Organic NESHAP to
allow vapor balancing as a control option for storage vessels.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Direct Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4712;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK49
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3064. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CHROMIUM EMISSIONS FROM HARD AND
DECORATIVE CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AND CHROMIUM ANODIZING TANKS--
RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 25, 2003.
Abstract: A national emission standard for chromium emissions from hard
and decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks was
previously promulgated under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That
standard set emission limits for chromium emissions from hard and
decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks. The
Clean Air Act section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of
promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to
develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are
needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety.
This action is to examine the remaining risk from hard and decorative
chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks and, if warranted,
to develop new risk based standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4750;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5289
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK72
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3065. PETITION TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT : 4,4'-METHYLENE
DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds that
are listed as air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants. Air
toxics are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer and
other human health problems. The law allows EPA to consider petitions
to modify the list, by adding or removing substances. Individuals
seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there are adequate
data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations,
bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not
reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment.
The Agency received a petition to remove 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl
Diisocyanate (MDI) from the American Chemistry Council on December 26,
2002. Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: a
completeness review, to determine whether there is sufficient
information on which to base a decision; and a technical review, to
evaluate the merits of the petition. The EPA also requests and
considers information from the public. After a comprehensive technical
review of both the petition and the information received from the
public to determine whether the petition satisfies the requirements of
the CAA, the review team is required to make a recommendation to the
Administrator on whether to grant the petition. If the Administrator
decides to grant a petition, a proposed rule is published in the
Federal Register which proposes a modification of the HAP list and
presents the reasoning for doing so. The proposed rule is open to
public comment and public hearing and all additional substantive
information received during the public's involvement is evaluated prior
to the decision on the issuance of a final rule. However, if the
Administrator decides to deny a petition, a notice setting forth an
explanation of the reasons for denial is published instead. A notice of
denial constitutes final Agency action of nationwide scope and
applicability, and is subject to judicial review as provided in the CAA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4782;
Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1167
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK84
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3066. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 22, 2003, -.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required
by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety. This rule will cover the major sources of air emissions
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within the synthetic organic chemical industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4659;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK14
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3067. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendments to the consumer products rule are being proposed
to clarify and correct the rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4309;
Sectors Affected: 32599 All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5460
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5396
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI62
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3068. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Motor vehicles are significant contributors to national
emissions of several hazardous air pollutants. These pollutants are
known or suspected to have serious health or environmental impacts.
Reducing emissions of these pollutants will reduce risk to public
health and welfare. The Clean Air Act requires EPA to periodically
revise requirements to control emissions of these pollutants from
mobile sources. EPA committed to this rulemaking in the preamble of the
last rulemaking on this topic, promulgated on March 29, 2001.
This rule will address the need for additional requirements, beyond
those associated with existing programs and other forthcoming rules, to
control hazardous air pollutants (air toxics) from motor vehicles,
nonroad engines and vehicles, and their fuels. Previous mobile source
programs for highway and nonroad sources and fuels have already reduced
air toxics significantly and will provide substantial further
reductions in coming years as new standards and programs are phased in.
This mobile-source air toxics rule will provide an overview of these
mobile source programs and associated toxics emissions reductions. The
rule will then address potential changes to gasoline fuel parameters to
reduce toxics such as benzene and the potential for additional vehicle
controls. We are also considering portable fuel container controls due
to their significant contribution to VOC emissions overall and the
potential for exposure to evaporative benzene emissions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4748;
Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 3363 Motor Vehicle
Parts Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 4227 Petroleum and
Petroleum Products Wholesalers
Agency Contact: Christopher Lieske, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4584
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: lieske.christopher@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________
3069. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADJUSTING ALLOWANCES FOR CLASS
I SUBSTANCES FOR EXPORT TO ARTICLE 5 COUNTRIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action reinforces the economic incentives related to the
transition of Article 5 countries to ozone-depleting substance
alternatives. Currently, Article 5 allowances are determined as a
percentage of total production allowances assigned to U.S. companies
for Class I ozone-depleting substances. In accordance with the Beijing
Amendments of the Montreal Protocol, this action establishes Article 5
allowances independently of total production allowances.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4697;
Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9337
Fax: 202-343-2338
Email: choban.kate@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK45
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3070. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On 5/
2/02 and 5/22/03 we partially and limitedly approved and partially and
limitedly disapproved Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/Laurel. EPA
intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover those
parts of the State's plan we disapproved. EPA's FIP will assure that
the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 NAAQS.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4542;
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency,
Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-312-6437
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: ostrand.laurie@epamail.epa.gov
Cynthia Cody, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver,
8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-312-6228
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: cody.cynthia@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2008-AA00
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3071. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3262;
Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4928
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: polovick.buddy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE22
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3072. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING REGULATIONS: REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 58
(Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Air pollution control authorities use air quality data to
determine compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
and in subsequent work to develop air pollution mitigation strategies.
The data come primarily from ambient air monitoring stations run by
State and local agencies, although Federal, tribal, and industrial
organizations also run stations. The design of the monitoring networks
is regulated under 40 CFR 58. This rule was originally written in 1979
and several revisions have been made in the intervening years. Air
pollution control authorities have improved their parts of the network
in response to changes in air quality, advances in the understanding of
the movements and health effects of air pollutants, and developments in
air pollution measurement technology. EPA has also cooperated with air
pollution control authorities to improve the networks, but we have not
revised the applicable regulations comprehensively. The proposed
revisions would remove real or perceived constraints on redeploying air
monitoring stations; more accurately reflect the roles of EPA and other
control authorities in designing, reviewing, and modifying networks;
bring provisions related to quality assurance up to date; and recognize
technological changes. The current regulations require states to
develop plans to deploy air monitoring networks. States generally
develop new plans only when new monitoring is needed, such as for a new
NAAQS. The regulations need to be revised to reflect the roles of EPA
and the State and local agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4421;
Sectors Affected: 92411 Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste
Management; 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
URL For Public Comments:
oar-2004-0018
Agency Contact: Tim Hanley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-02, Washington, DC 20460
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Phone: 919-541-4417
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov
Michael Papp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2408
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: papp.michael@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________
3073. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES:
ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7625-1
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will carry out a flexibility provision for Alaska
that was included in EPA's heavy-duty diesel rule, which was
promulgated on January 18, 2001. That rule established more stringent
national emission standards for heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines
for the 2007 model year, and a technology-enabling sulfur limit of 15
ppm for highway diesel fuel beginning in 2006. In that rule, EPA
recognized Alaska's unique geographical, meteorological, air quality,
and economic factors and provided Alaska an opportunity to develop its
own plan to transition to low-sulfur highway diesel fuel, as an
alternative to the national transition program. Our goal in offering
this flexibility is to transition Alaska into the low-sulfur fuel
program in a manner that minimizes costs, while ensuring that the new
vehicles and engines receive the low-sulfur fuel they need. As stated
in the Federal Register notice for the diesel rule, if Alaska submits
an alternative plan by April 1, 2002, and if EPA determines that it
provides a reasonable alternative, EPA intends to initiate rulemaking
and, within one year from the date of Alaska's submittal, promulgate a
final rule to incorporate the alternative plan. A stakeholder process
to develop options is already underway in Alaska, and the State
informed EPA that it intends to submit an alternative transition plan
in late 2001 or early 2002. This action will be in response to that
anticipated submittal. We are also adding a related re-proposal to
implement nationwide diesel fuel content standards for nonroad,
locomotive and marine engines as it applies to Alaska's rural areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4570;
Sectors Affected: 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Richard Babst, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, EN-340-F, 6406-J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9473
Fax: 202 343-2801
Email: babst.richard@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Machiele, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6407, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4264
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: machiele.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ72
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3074. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALTERNATIVE METHOD APPROVALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, stationary source regulations cite specific test
methods to demonstrate compliance. If a source locates a test method
which will measure the regulated pollutant(s) with similar precision
and accuracy to the method cited in the regulation, and would like to
use the alternative method, the source must petition the EPA (along
with data documenting the applicability of the alternative) to allow
the alternative method. Each of these alternative method approvals by
letter may currently only be granted to a specific source. Source
category-wide approvals must be published for comment in the Federal
Register. Due to budgetary and time constraints, the process constrains
industry trade associations from developing and submitting alternative
test methods. Therefore, the purpose of this rulemaking is to modify
the regulations to allow source category-wide alternative method
approvals to be issued by letter.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN 4547.
Agency Contact: Rima Howell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D205-02, EMC Building, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0443
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: howell.rima@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ83
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3075. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING
SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 app B; 40 CFR 60 app F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes Performance Specification 17 (PS-17),
Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure 4, and amendments to appendix F, QA
Procedure 1. Performance Specification 17 and QA Procedure 4 apply to
continuous parameter monitoring systems (CPMS). Many of the rules
promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require owners and operators of
affected emission units to install and operate CPMS to monitor various
parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and pH,
associated with the operation and performance of emission control
devices. However,
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few, if any, of those rules specify complete procedures for ensuring
the quality of the data measured by CPMS. The proposed PS-17
establishes procedures and other requirements that will ensure that
those CPMS are properly selected, installed, and placed into operation.
The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures that will ensure that
those CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing basis. Both PS-17 and QA
Procedure 4 will help to ensure compliance with emission limitations
established under 40 CFR part 63. Procedure 1 of appendix F currently
addresses QA procedures for continuous emission monitoring systems
(CEMS) that measure a single pollutant. The proposed amendments to QA
Procedure 1 broadens the procedure to address the unique requirements
of CEMS that are used for monitoring multiple pollutants. Because
several of the regulations promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require
multiple pollutant CEMS, these amendments are needed to ensure those
CEMS are operated in a manner that ensures the quality of the emission
data collected. This action is not expected to have any impacts on
small entities or State, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4584;
Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 486 Pipeline
Transportation; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators; 562212
Solid Waste Landfill; 22 Utilities
Agency Contact: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, EN-341W, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5635
Fax: 919 541-0516
Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ86
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3076. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES: DEFAULT
BASELINE REVISION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC
7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 31, 2001, 80.855(b)(2)
directs EPA to revise the default baseline by this date.
Abstract: The final rule, Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air
Pollutants From Mobile Sources (66 FR 17230, 3/29/01), directed EPA to
revise the default toxics baselines in the rule to include year 2000
data when it becomes available. When revised, the default toxics
baseline values will be the average toxics values for gasoline over the
period 1998-2000. This data is now available, and this rule will
promulgate those revised baseline values.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4621;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Cort, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ORC2,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 415-972-3921
Fax: 415-972-3570
Email: cort.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________
3077. MODIFICATION OF ANTI-DUMPING BASELINES FOR GASOLINE PRODUCED OR
IMPORTED FOR USE IN HAWAII, ALASKA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making
clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for
clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels
and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other
markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier
than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has
existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air
Act prohibition. This action proposes to allow refiners and importers
of conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii,
Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to petition EPA to
modify their baselines to use the most appropriate seasonal baseline
and Complex Model for purposes of compliance with the RFG program's
anti-dumping requirements. Specifically, this action would allow
refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the summer Complex Model
for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance determinations for
conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This action would allow
refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the winter Complex Model
for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance purposes in Alaska. We are
proposing this action to address certain inconsistencies in the RFG
program's anti-dumping provisions which may have significant unintended
negative impacts on refiners and importers. Today's proposed actions
would not compromise the environmental goals of the RFG program, or
result in any environmental degradation. Today's proposed actions would
not have any negative impact on small businesses or state/local/tribal
governments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4632;
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Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________
3078. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS FOR NEW 8-HOUR OZONE AND
PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The transportation conformity rule ensures that
transportation planning is consistent with a state's plans for
achieving the air quality standards. These amendments to the existing
transportation conformity rule are necessary as a result of the new 8-
hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards. The main issues that will
be addressed in these amendments are the regional emissions tests that
apply before new SIPs are submitted and which particulate matter
provisions of the rule apply to PM2.5.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/05/03 68 FR 62690
Final Action 07/01/04 69 FR 40004
Correction Notice 07/20/04 69 FR 43325
Supplemental NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4811; 2060-AI56 was merged into this
action May 2004
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4574
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: kapichak.rudolph@epamail.epa.gov
Laura Berry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL73
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3079. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ALLOWABLES PLANTWIDE APPLICABILITY LIMIT (PAL),
AGGREGATION, AND DEBOTTLENECKING
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AL75
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3080. SECTION 126 RULE: WITHDRAWAL OF FINDINGS FOR SOURCES IN MICHIGAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52.34
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In response to petitions submitted by four northeastern
States, in January 2000, EPA issued the Section 126 Rule which required
sources in Michigan and certain other States to reduce nitrogen oxides
(NOx) emissions for the purpose of reducing interstate ozone transport.
EPA coordinated the Section 126 Rule with another rule known as the NOx
State implementation plan (SIP) Call, which also addresses ozone
transport in the eastern half of the United States. EPA established a
mechanism in the Section 126 Rule whereby the rule would be withdrawn
for sources in a State if the State submitted, and EPA approved, a SIP
that complied with the NOx SIP Call. This was a practical way to
address the overlap between the two rules and avoid having sources be
subject to two sets of potentially different NOx transport control
requirements. As the result of court actions, the compliance dates for
the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have been delayed and the NOx
SIP Call has been divided into two phases. Therefore, in a separate
action, EPA proposed to revise the Section 126 Rule withdrawal
provision so that it will continue to operate under these new
circumstances. Under that proposal, where a State submits a NOx SIP
that meets only Phase 1 of the NOx SIP Call, EPA would need to make a
determination that the SIP controls the total group of Section 126
sources to the same stringency as the Section 126 Rule would before the
Section 126 Rule could be withdrawn. The EPA has since approved the
Michigan NOx SIP. In this current action, EPA is proposing that the SIP
meets the proposed Section 126 Rule withdrawal criteria, and therefore,
EPA is proposing to withdraw the redundant Section 126 Rule for sources
in Michigan.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4796;
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL83
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3081. AMENDMENTS TO LEATHER FINISHING NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 27, 2002, EPA promulgated National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Leather
Finishing Operations industry. EPA was subsequently petitioned by two
affected facilities concerning the definition of specialty leather. EPA
has engaged in negotiations with these facilities concerning the
definition and is issuing these technical corrections to address
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the concerns. The amendments to the rule will clarify the definition of
specialty leather and provide a means of determining what kinds of
leather meet the definition of specialty leather.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4802;
Agency Contact: William Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL89
_______________________________________________________________________
3082. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR
CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT AND EXPORT; CORRECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Although an allowance allocation system for controlling
hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) production, import, and export was
established with publication of the final rule on January 21, 2003 (SAN
4120, RIN 2060-AH67), several issues associated with that system have
arisen that need to be amended for clarity and consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4804;
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9729
Fax: 202-343-2337
Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL90
_______________________________________________________________________
3083. AMENDMENTS TO THE NESHAP FOR CELLULOSE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 11, 2002, EPA promulgated National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Cellulose Products
Manufacturing industry. The EPA was subsequently petitioned by two
affected facilities concerning several issues. The EPA has engaged in
negotiations with these facilities concerning the issues and is issuing
these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments clarify
several definitions and provide clearer and consistent directions on
complying with the standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/05
Final Action 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4808;
Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: schrock.bill@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL91
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3084. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES ABOVE
14,000 POUNDS AND IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TEST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
requirements for Heavy-Duty On-Highway and Non-Road vehicles and
engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action
will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and
engines to make available emissions-related service information to
after market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the
performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to
ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards.
This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in use testing program for
heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the
applicable not to exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of
the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as
a result of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4809;
Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4405
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Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sherwood.todd@epamail.epa.gov
Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4288
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL92
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3085. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING EMERGENCY
USES OF METHYL BROMIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-277, sec 764
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on
substances that deplete the ozone layer, this rule will seek to create
an exemption for emergency uses of methyl bromide, an ozone depleting
substance, after the phase-out date of 2005. This exemption will be
limited to no more than 20 metric tons per emergency event. This is a
deregulatory action that will decrease burden on producers, importers,
distributors and applicators of methyl bromide as well as end-users of
methyl bromide who are growers and owners of stored food products while
still achieving the environmental objectives of the program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4819;
Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9337
Fax: 202-343-2338
Email: choban.kate@epamail.epa.gov
Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL94
_______________________________________________________________________
3086. 5-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 28, 2006, -.
Abstract: Under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required
to adopt and implement maximum achievable control technology (MACT)
standards for both new and existing large municipal waste combustion
units (MWC). Those MACT standards have been adopted and fully
implemented with all retrofits completed. Section 129(a)(5)of the CAA
requires EPA to review and, if necessary, revise those standards every
5 years. This rulemaking addresses those requirements and is the first
5-year review of the MACT standards. Implementation of these MACT
standards has been highly effective and has reduced dioxin/furan
emissions by more than 99 percent since 1990 and mercury emissions by
more than 95 percent since 1990. Similar reductions have occurred for
other CAA section 129 pollutants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4829;
Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C-439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL97
_______________________________________________________________________
3087. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, 61, and 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling
emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) under the Clean Air Act.
These regulations are codified at 40 CFR part 60, 61, and 63. These
regulations require periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps
and valves. The current work practice requires each pump and valve to
be individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had LDAR programs
in place for nearly 20 years and view them as burdensome because they
are labor intensive. Newer laser based monitoring technology is being
developed which will detect leaks at a reduced costs because of the
ability to monitor multiple components at one time. This rule would
amend the existing regulations to enable the plant operators to use the
new technology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4830;
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL98
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3088. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL
ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 to 7621
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 92 and 94
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will set an additional tier of more stringent
exhaust emission standards for new locomotives and new marine
compression-ignition engines below 30 liters per cylinder. Pollutants
to be regulated are primarily nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates.
These new standards are expected to reflect the emission reductions
achievable through the application of advanced emission control
technologies, including high-efficiency catalytic exhaust emission
control devices, and the availability and use of low sulfur diesel
fuel. Applying these technologies could result in a 90 percent
reduction in exhaust emissions. The standards will build on our
existing locomotive and marine diesel engine emission control programs,
and will likely be modeled on our highway and nonroad diesel programs.
The advanced technologies we are considering would take advantage of
the fact that low-sulfur fuel for these engines will already be
available as a result of previous regulation in our nonroad program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 06/29/04 69 FR 39276
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4871;
Agency Contact: Jean--Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, 6401A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4822
Email: revelt.jean-marie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM06
_______________________________________________________________________
3089. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1960; 40 CFR 63.1975; 40 CFR 63.1980
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will address issues concerning the National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste
Landfills, that was published on January 16, 2003. We will revise the
startup, shutdown, and malfunction provisions promulgated in the rule
in response to requests for more flexibility. We will clarify that the
moisture balance calculations should be calculated on a wet weight
basis as a response to requests about the intent of the promulgated
rule. We will correct errors in the compliance dates for the rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4846;
Agency Contact: Jolynn Collins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5671
Fax: 919 685-3208
Email: collins.jolynn@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM08
_______________________________________________________________________
3090. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 608
LEAK REPAIR REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the
refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated
under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is
to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations
that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to
the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair
regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling,
commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration
appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds
calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts.
This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and
discussing compliance scenarios.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4856;
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washignton, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9870
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205-
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM09
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3091. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTION ON THE SALES OF
PRE-CHARGED SPLIT SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 27, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) temporarily stayed the sales and distribution restriction for
class I and
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class II ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) used as refrigerants, as it
applies to refrigerant contained in appliances without fully assembled
refrigerant circuits (i.e., split system air conditioners). On May 9,
1995, EPA extended the stay on the sales and distribution prohibition
for class I and class II ODSs used as refrigerants, only as it applies
to split systems consisting of parts that are pre-charged with a class
I or class II ODS. Today's action proposes to rescind the partial stay,
and proposes to restrict the sale of split systems consisting of parts
that are pre-charged with a class I or class II ODS, to section 608
technicians certified in accordance with the applicable refrigerant
regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4851;
Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9313
Fax: 202-564-2155
Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM15
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3092. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS -- OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 779
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000, -.
Abstract: This regulation is being pursued under the Clean Air Act,
Section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy
to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources
that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level
of 10 tons/year of a single HAP and 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of
that strategy, several area-source categories were listed for
regulation. Oil and Natural Gas (ONG) production sources was listed as
one of those categories, and this rulemaking will address measures to
control pollution from ONG facilities. Oil and natural gas production
processes are known to emit benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene.
In 1999, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4875;
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM16
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3093. PETITION TO DELIST A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT FROM SECTION 112 OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Ketones Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has
petitioned the Agency to remove methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) from the
Clean Air Act (CAA) hazardous air pollutant (HAP) list. The ACC
originally submitted the petition in April of 1997. EPA suspended
review of the petition pending the completion of 2-generation
reproductive effects study. The study is now complete. On October 17,
2003, the ACC submitted an addendum to the 1997 petition which
includes: the results of the 2-generation reproductive effects study, a
presentation of the updated EPA IRIS file for MIBK, updated air
dispersion modeling and an analysis of potential transformation
products. Based on this new submission, the ACC requests that EPA
reopen its review of the MIBK petition.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice of Receipt of a Complete
Petition 07/19/04 69 FR 42954
NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4849;
Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5416
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM20
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3094. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to amend the current vehicle inspection and
maintenance (I/M) rule to establish deadlines for areas newly required
to begin I/M testing as a result of their classification under the 8
hour ozone standard. Specifically, the amendments will address: the
deadline for submitting I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for those
new areas; the deadline for the new program start-up; and the model
year coverage and evaluation timeframes associated with new programs
that will potentially be required as part of EPA's implementation of
the 8-hour ozone standard.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4854;
Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4823
Fax: 734 214-4906
Email: sosnowski.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Pedelty, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4410
Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM21
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3095. NESHAP: TOTAL FACILITY LOW RISK DETERMINATION (TFLRD) FOR RESIDUAL
RISK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act requires that we assess
residual risk remaining after MACT and develop additional emission
standard, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Many
facilities have numerous MACT standards that they are subject to. This
action will provide a procedure for facilities to assess risk, and if a
facility wide low risk determination can be shown, to avoid applicable
residual risk standards. The evaluation will be made on a facility wide
HAP emissions basis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4848;
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM22
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3096. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On April 17, 2003, EPA promulgated national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the Hydrochloric
Acid Production industry. Subsequent to promulgation, EPA received a
number of concerns and issues from the industry related to technical
corrections, definitions, and applicability matters. The EPA is
amenable to making many of the suggested corrections but believe that
proposal of the changes is necessary. In addition, the OSWER would like
to include the storage and transfer operations at sources subject to
their HCl production rule to the subpart NNNNN rule which would also
require proposal. The amendments are expected to have little or no
impact on the plants now covered by the HCl production rule. No adverse
economic impacts are expected. The total nationwide capital and annual
costs associated with the amendments are negligible. No price impacts
are projected. No significant impacts on a substantial number of small
entities are expected.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4867;
Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C-439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM25
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3097. STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING AIR EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice describes a strategy for addressing air emissions
from animal feeding operations (AFOs). In this notice, we summarize the
public concerns that have been raised about emissions from AFOs and
explain the substantial scientific uncertainties pertaining to emission
levels, public health and welfare effects, and emission control
techniques for this industry. Resolving all the uncertainties will
require substantial time and research. Nevertheless, some cost
effective management practices for reducing emissions are available
today, and the use of these practices will mitigate some of the adverse
effects of these emissions. Early public input on a set of goals for an
emission control program for AFOs and on an intended regulatory
approach to begin reducing AFO emissions and solving some of the
environmental problems based on information that is available today.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4865;
Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: schrock.bill@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM26
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3098. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE
REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545(c) and 7545(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule codifies existing guidance for transmix processors
and blenders in the Reformulated Gasoline regulations. Transmix is a
mixture of gasoline and distillate produced by pipelines. Transmix
processors distill the transmix into separate gasoline and distillate
products, and transmix blenders blend small amounts of transmix into
gasoline. The rule also establishes gasoline sulfur standards for
transmix processors and blenders that are consistent with the sulfur
standards for other entities downstream of refineries, such as
pipelines and terminals, in the gasoline distribution system. The rule
will provide operational flexibility for transmix processors and
blenders without causing any adverse environmental impacts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4853;
Agency Contact: Chris McKenna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9037
Fax: 240 363-8260
Email: mckenna.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM27
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3099. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OF METAL CANS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for metal can surface coating operations located at major
sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) were promulgated on 11/13/
2003 (68 FR 64432). The final standards implement section 112(d) of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring these operations to meet HAP emission
standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control
technology (MACT). The final rule will protect air quality and promote
public health by reducing emissions of HAP from facilities in the metal
can surface coating source category. The EPA is issuing a final rule
that removes ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) from the list of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP). EGBE compromises most of the air
emissions from the metal can surface coating industry. Removing EGBE
from the HAP list significantly affects the emission limits, emissions
reductions, and the number of sources affected by the final rule issued
in November 13, 2004 (68 FR 64432). This action proposes amendments to
the surface coating of metal cans final rule to reflect the removal of
EGBE from the hazardous air pollutant list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4864;
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM28
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3100. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION: AMENDMENTS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8,
2003. This action is intended to revise language in the final rule to
correct errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4866;
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM30
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3101. PROPOSAL TO EXEMPT AREA SOURCES SUBJECT TO NESHAPS FROM FEDERAL
AND STATE OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 502
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70 and 71
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This action would implement the Agency's decision on whether
to require title V permits for six area (nonmajor) sources subject to
air toxic requirements under Clean Air Act. The affected source
categories are: dry cleaners, halogenated solvent degreasers, chrome
plating, ethylene oxide sterilizers, secondary lead, and secondary
aluminum. Under the Act, these sources are subject to operating permit
programs; however, EPA may exempt them from such programs if it finds
that permitting would be impracticable, infeasible or unnecessarily
burdensome on the sources. This action makes these findings for all
categories except secondary lead and presents them for public comment.
Secondary lead would remain subject to permitting because few area
sources are affected and most have already been permitted.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4868;
Agency Contact: Jeff Herring, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3195
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: herring.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-03,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3153
Fax: 919-541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM31
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3102. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR
VEHICLE ENGINES: AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action includes technical amendments to several portions
of certification requirements and test procedures applicable to light-
duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles. These
amendments include minor revisions to clarify regulations. These
amendments also include revisions to the evaporative compliance
procedures, which are intended to reduce the certification burden
associated with conducting 2-day, 3-day, and ORVR procedures without
affecting the level of stringency, ref. EPA guidance letter CCD-02-20,
December 31, 2002; (Subject: Request for Comments on Potential
Evaporative Regulation Changes; Evaporative Guidance for Certification
and In-use Testing).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Direct Final Rule 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4880;
Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4614
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4851
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM32
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3103. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004, Signature.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Signature.
Abstract: Section 166 of the Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental
Protection Agency to establish regulations to prevent significant
deterioration of air quality due to emissions of nitrogen oxides. On
October 17, 1988, EPA promulgated regulations which included maximum
allowable increases in ambient nitrogen dioxide concentrations (NO2
increments) allowed in an area above the baseline concentration.
Following promulgation, the Environmental Defense (formerly the
Environmental Defense Fund) filed a petition asking the Court to order
EPA to remand the regulations and to impose an immediate deadline of
two years for promulgating new regulations. In 1990, the Court did not
impose a deadline but remanded the case for EPA to develop an
interpretation of section 166 that considered the statutory provisions
contained in subsections (c) and (d), and if necessary to take new
evidence and modify the regulations. In July 2003, Earthjustice, on
behalf of Environment Defense, asked the Court to put EPA on an
enforceable schedule to issue new regulations under the original court
remand. Consequently, EPA agreed to a two-year schedule for
promulgating such regulations by September 30, 2005. At a minimum, the
regulations will provide EPA's interpretation of the statutory
requirements for developing adequate increments to prevent significant
deterioration for nitrogen oxides. Based on our interpretation, we will
consider the need for revising the existing increments for nitrogen
dioxide, including both an annual and short-term averaging period, and
the regulation of other nitrogen oxide compounds other than nitrogen
dioxide.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4881;
Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5593
Fax: 919 541-5509
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Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM33
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3104. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND FUEL SYSTEMS
FROM MARINE VESSELS AND SMALL EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 to 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2004.
Final, Statutory, December 31, 2005.
Abstract: In this action, we are proposing exhaust emission standards
for spark-ignition marine engines and small land-based engines (less
than 19 kW). We are also proposing evaporative emission standards for
vessels and equipment using these engines. Nationwide, these emission
sources contribute to ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate
matter (PM) nonattainment. These pollutants cause a range of adverse
health effects, especially in terms of respiratory impairment and
related illnesses. The proposed standards would help States achieve and
maintain air quality standards. In addition, these standards would help
reduce acute exposure to CO, air toxics, and PM.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4882;
Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM34
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3105. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule was published on November 10, 2003. Several
parties petitioned the rule and this action will address issues raised
by the petitioners.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4891;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM43
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3106. FLEXIBLE AIR PERMIT RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title V
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is conducting a flexible permits rulemaking based on what
it has learned from its experiences with flexible permitting over the
past decade. The term ``flexible permit'' is used to describe air
permits with conditions designed to reduce the administrative
``friction''--costs, time, delay, uncertainty, and risk -- experienced
by sources and permitting authorities when implementing a permit or
making changes under the permit. This is accomplished by allowing a
source to make certain types of advanced approved changes (e.g.,
modifications to a source's method of operation, equipment, raw
materials, emission factors, monitoring parameters, and/or the addition
of new equipment capacity) without requiring additional permitting or
approval, provided the source meets certain criteria outlined in its
operating and relevant construction permits. Such criteria might
include the maintenance of plant-wide emissions levels below
enforceable caps and application of certain control approaches. Over
the past decade, the EPA and State and local permitting authorities
have piloted specific permitting techniques and tools to accomplish
advance-approval for certain types of changes that might take place
over the course of a permit term. While chosen solutions will depend on
individual state permitting rules and requirements, such techniques
typically include: descriptions of advance-approved changes or
categories of changes in the permit; procedures for testing pollution
control device performance and updating emission factors or parameter
values without requiring the permit to be amended or re-opened;
elimination of redundant requirements by applying the most stringent
applicable requirement; provisions to explicitly encourage pollution
prevention; and one or more emission caps to safeguard relevant ambient
standards and increments. Flexible permitting has the potential to
benefit a wide variety of types of facilities that are regulated under
the Clean Air Act's title V operating permits program. Among the
benefits flexible permits are anticipated to provide are: improved
knowledge of a facility's emissions for the entire site and of its
compliance status; improved public understanding of a facility's
activities over an extended period (each proposed advance approval must
describe the type and magnitude of the potential emissions increases
that can occur); a better perspective of the type and amount of planned
growth at a facility, at a time when public comment can influence the
direction of the proposed changes; increased environmental protection
from the use of emission caps, which limit future emissions increases
and, in some cases, reduce overall emissions; and increased use of
better add-on control devices and/or pollution prevention practices,
which allow industry flexibility to
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adjust their processes as necessary to remain under an emissions cap.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4885;
Agency Contact: Chad Carbone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1807 T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2178
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: carbone.chad@epamail.epa.gov
Anna Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-1664
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: wood.anna@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM45
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3107. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the national volatile organic
compound emission standards for architectural coatings by adding new
coating categories for certain coating chemistries which did not exist
when the original rule was promulgated. We are reviewing new data from
one architectural coating manufacturer and after this review, we will
determine if these amendments are necessary.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4905;
Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: salman.dave@epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM47
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3108. CONTROL OF ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL LUBRICITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to establish a new lubricity quality
requirement for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel used in diesel engines.
This requirement will seek to eliminate the incidence of emissions non-
compliance due to premature wear of fuel injection equipment caused by
inadequate fuel lubricity levels.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4899;
Agency Contact: Chris Laroo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4937
Fax: 734 214-4055
Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM48
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3109. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING;
CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY AND RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR
USE WITH SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the rule on refrigerant recycling equipment
intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants: EPA is amending the rule
on refrigerant recycling, promulgated under section 608 of the Clean
Air Act, to clarify how the requirements of section 608 extend to
refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment intended for use with
substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants. NOTE: Substitute-refrigerant
issues had previously been addressed by another rulemaking effort which
is now listed as ``withdrawn`` in the ''completed`` section of this
Regulatory Agenda (SAN 3560.1). Further work on these issues will be
performed under SAN 4916.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/05
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4916;
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washignton, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9870
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205-
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM49
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3110. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.4(n)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will allocate essential use allowance for import
and production of class I stratospheric
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ozone depleting substances (ODSs) for calendar year 2005. Essential use
allowances enable a person to obtain controlled class I ODSs as an
exemption to the regulatory ban on production and import of these
chemicals, which became effective on January 1, 1996. EPA allocates
essential use allowances for exempted production or import of a
specific quantity of class I ODSs solely for use in medically essential
asthma inhalers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4893;
Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9712
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM50
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3111. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MODIFICATIONS TO THE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending appendix D to subpart F of 40 CFR part 82-
Standards for Becoming a Certifying Program for Technicians. The
Refrigerant Recycling Regulations governing standards for certifying
programs for technicians were promulgated under section 608 of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (May 1994; 59 FR 28660). These
regulations were amended in November 9, 1994 (59 FR 559120) to clarify
the scope of the technician certification requirements and to provide a
limited exemption from certification requirements for apprentices. This
amendment to the regulation will provide specific requirements for
programs applying to become certifying organizations, will specify
reporting and recordkeeping requirements in order to enhance
implementation of the program, and will define other administrative
components of the program to improve accountability.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4901;
Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205-J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM55
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3112. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: EXTENSION OF THE LABORATORY AND
ANALYTICAL USE EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule extends the period of applicability of an existing
exemption to the ban on import and production of class I ozone
depleting substances (ODSs), authorized by the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and consistent with the Clean
Air Act Amendments. The exemption applies to production and import of
ODSs for essential laboratory and analytical uses as defined by the
Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has permitted this exemption
since 1994. At the 2003 Meeting of the Parties, the Parties took
Decision XV/8, which extended the period of the exemption through
December 31, 2007. EPA is updating its regulations to incorporate
Decision XV/8. The rule also proposes to make typographical changes to
its regulations for the essential use program. Earlier rules published
by EPA shifted the paragraph order but did not update all of the
references to deleted paragraphs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/05
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4894;
Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9712
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM56
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3113. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD)
AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND REPLACEMENT (RMRR); MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AMENDMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166.; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is a follow up to SAN 4676, which is a final
rule that specifies categories of equipment replacement activities that
would qualify as ``routine maintenance, repair, and replacement''
(RMRR) under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) Program (40
CFR parts 51 and 52). SAN 4676's final action -- referred to as the
``equipment replacement provision'' (ERP) -- was promulgated in the
Federal Register on 10/27/03 (68 FR 61248). This action, SAN 4676.3,
would propose more detailed approaches for establishing a regulatory
definition for maintenance and repair activities (that are not
equipment replacements) that fall within the RMRR Exclusion from major NSR.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/05
Final Action 04/00/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.3; Split from RIN 2060-AK28
Agency Contact: Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2380
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: svendsgaard.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM62
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3114. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF
SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: N-PROPYL BROMIDE (COATINGS)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propylbromide (nPB) is an
acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting
substances used in connection with the manufacture and use of coatings.
This will ensure that nPB is used in a manner that is safe and
environmentally protective.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4599.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK26. Split
from RIN 2060-AJ58. The previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525.
Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov
Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9079
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: birgfeld.erin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM65
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3115. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND
NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: There are approximately 93 small steel mills (minimills) that
melt steel scrap in 142 electric arc furnaces (EAF). Minimills account
for roughly half of US steel production (50 million tons per year). The
scrap charged to the furnace is the source of HAP emissions. A major
source of scrap is recycled automobiles, which may contain mercury
switches, lead components, oil, grease, plastics, and other materials
that can contribute to HAP emissions. Pollutants of interest for the
EAF NESHAP are manganese, lead, chromium, nickel, and mercury.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4889;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: kissell.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM71
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3116. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed amendments would revise and codify EPA's policy
on when a major source can become an area source, and thus become not
subject to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for major sources. EPA is reconsidering the policy,
established in May 16, 1995 memorandum, which allows sources to attain
area source status prior to the source's first substantive compliance
date of an applicable NESHAP for major sources. No source would be
subject to the requirements unless they voluntarily decided to
implement them.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4908;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
Sally Shaver, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5572
Fax: 919-541-0072
Email: shaver.sally@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM75
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3117. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for integrated iron and steel facilities on May
20,2003. The EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry and
EarthJustice concerning several issues. The EPA has engaged in
negotiations with both industry and EarthJustice concerning the issues
and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments
clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and consistent
directions on complying with the standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4909;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5289
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM76
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3118. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment will make technical corrections, clarify intent,
and propose changes to the testing requirements for risk assessments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4911;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: kissell.mary@epamail.epa.gov
K.C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919-541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM78
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3119. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR
STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 9, 2005, Must propose revision
to NSPS.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2006, Must promulgate final rule.
Abstract: Stationary combustion turbines emit varying amount of air
pollutants. These emissions have effects on both human health and the
environment. New source performance standards set the minimum level of
control for criteria pollutants (maximum emission rate) for new
emission sources. These standards help to assure that new sources of
pollution do not release excessive amounts of pollution to the
atmosphere. This action is necessary since the Clean Air Act requires
these standards to be reviewed periodically. The Environmental
Protection Agency intends to review and, if appropriate, revise the new
source performance standards for combustion turbines. New combustion
turbines will be affected by this action. This action will ensure that
the standards properly account for presently economically available
pollution prevention and pollution control technologies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4912;
Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4003
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fellner.christian@epamail.epa.gov
Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5340
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM79
_______________________________________________________________________
3120. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR
ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNITS AND INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL
BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 9, 2005, Under consent with
Sierra Club and Our Children's Earth Foundation must propose revision
to the NSPS standards.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2006, Under consent with Sierra Club and
Our Children's Earth Foundation must promulgate revision to the NSPS
standards.
Abstract: Electric utility steam generating units and industrial and
commercial boilers emit varying amount of air pollutants. These
emissions have effects on both human health and the environment. New
source performance standards set the minimum level of control for
criteria pollutants (maximum emission rate) for new emission sources.
These standards help to assure that new sources of pollution do not
release excessive amounts of pollution to the atmosphere. This action
is necessary since the Clean Air Act requires these standards to be
reviewed periodically. The Environmental Protection Agency intends to
review and, if appropriate, revise the new source performance standards
for electric utility steam generating units and industrial and
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commercial boilers. New utility steam generating units (40 CFR part 60,
subpart Da) and industrial and commercial boilers (40 CFR part 60,
subparts Db and Dc) will be affected by this action. This action will
ensure that the standards properly account for presently economically
available pollution prevention and pollution control technologies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4913;
Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4003
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fellner.christian@epamail.epa.gov
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM80
_______________________________________________________________________
3121. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR
RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion compression
ignition (diesel) engines. These standards are being developed under
section 111 of the CAA to require the application of the best system of
emission reduction taking into account the cost of achieving emission
reductions and environmental and energy impacts. The pollutants that
will be addressed in this rulemaking are PM, NOx, SO2, and CO. The
project is on a tight litigated schedule that has been agreed on in
principle to propose by June 05 and to promulgate by June 06.
Information gathering will begin in early April 04 and will result in
the development of regulatory packages to propose and promulgate an
NSPS standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4914;
Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5263
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: roy.sims@epamail.epa.gov
Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5340
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM81
_______________________________________________________________________
3122. NESHAP: COKE OVENS: PUSHING, QUENCHING, AND
BATTERY STACKS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery
Stacks on April 14, 2003. EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry
concerning several technical issues. EPA has engaged in negotiations
with industry concerning the resolution of these issues and has agreed
to propose amendments to address them.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Direct Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4919;
Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2910
Email: melton.lula@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM83
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3123. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries on April 22,2004.
The EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry and EarthJustice
concerning several issues. The EPA has engaged in negotiations with
both industry and EarthJustice concerning the issues and is issuing
these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments clarify
several sections of the rule and provide clearer and consistent
directions on complying with the standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4927;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5289
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
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Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM85
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3124. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP) for Taconite Iron Ore Processing on October 30,
2003 (68 FR 61867). EPA was subsequently petitioned by National
Wildlife Federation (NWF) concerning several technical issues. EPA has
engaged in negotiations with NWF concerning the issues and is issuing
these amendments to address their concerns. The amendments clarify
several sections of the rule and provide clearer and consistent
directions on complying with the standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4929;
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1512
Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM87
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3125. PART 63 GENERAL PROVISIONS--RESPONSE TO PETITION TO RECONSIDER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice will propose a response to the Natural Resource
Defense Council's petition to reconsider certain aspects of the May 30,
2003 amendments to the part 63 General Provisions. The primary issue is
public access to startup, shutdown, and malfunction plans. At this
point it is not known if there will be any regulatory revisions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4934;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
Sally Shaver, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5572
Fax: 919-541-0072
Email: shaver.sally@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM89
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3126. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD)
AND NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): RECONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION
OF FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 11, 2003, EPA received a petition for reconsideration
on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, dba Newmont Mining Corporation
(Newmont) that stated that the December 31, 2002 (67 FR 80185) final
rule included fugitive emissions for the purposes of determining
whether a facility had undergone a major modification for the first
time. The EPA is announcing reconsideration of this issue arising from
our final rules of December 31, 2002.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4940;
Agency Contact: Pam Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0641
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: long.pam@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM91
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3127. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS TO REDUCE
INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments and the private sector.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes Federal implementation plans that may be
needed if States fail to revise their State implementation plans to
comply with the ``Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine
Particulate Matter and Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule).'' The Clean
Air Interstate Rule, which EPA proposed in January 2004, would
establish statewide emissions reduction requirements for nitrogen
oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in order to eliminate the
emissions that are significantly contributing to fine particulate
matter (PM2.5) and 8-hour ozone nonattainment problems in
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downwind States. NOx and SO2 are precursors to PM2.5 pollution; NOx is
also a precursor to ozone pollution. Controlling these emissions will
assist the downwind areas in meeting the PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone
national ambient air quality standards. In the FIP action, EPA intends
to propose Federal NOx and SO2 trading programs for electric generating
units. The EPA is required to promulgate a FIP within 2 years of: 1)
finding that a State has failed to make the required SIP submittal, 2)
finding that the submittal received does not satisfy the minimum SIP
completeness criteria, or 3) disapproving a SIP in whole or in part.
The EPA is required to promulgate the FIP unless EPA has approved,
within the 2-year time period, a SIP that corrects the identified
deficiency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4933;
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM93
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3128. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725
Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244
Reproposal 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4315; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AI79
Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-947-4106
Fax: 415-947-3579
Email: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov
Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520-498-0118
Fax: 520-498-1333
Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2009-AA00
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3129. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Reproposal 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3569; NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/
fedrgstr/EPA-; AIR/1999/September/Day-08 /a23277.htm.; Formerly listed
as RIN 2060-AF42
Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-947-4106
Fax: 415-947-3579
Email: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov
Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520-498-0118
Fax: 520-498-1333
Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2009-AA01
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3130. AMENDMENT TO SUBPARTS H AND I FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER
THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 95-95; CAAA 112(g) or (q)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR part 61 establish standards under
the Clean Air Act for emissions of radionuclides other than radon from
Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE federal facilities. Under
subparts H and I, regulated entities currently determine compliance
with the emission standards by utilizing the
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approved computer models CAP88 and AIRDOS-PC or any other procedures
for which EPA has granted prior approval. Since promulgation of
subparts H and I, EPA has developed an additional model, GENII-NESHAPS,
which is suitable for regulated entities to use to determine
compliance, in addition to the currently approved models mentioned
above. The model was developed to incorporate the internal dosimetry
models recommended by the International Commission on Radiological
Protection (ICRP) and the radiological risk estimating procedures of
Federal Guidance Report 13 into updated versions of existing
environmental pathway analysis models. The model was developed under
the direction of OAR's Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, in
consultation with OAR's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
(OAQPS). Also, GENII-NESHAPs has undergone Science Advisory Board (SAB)
review. In this direct final rule, EPA is updating subparts H and I to
include GENII-NESHAPS as an approved compliance model.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4768;
Agency Contact: Eleanord Thornton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9773
Fax: 202 343-2065
Email: thornton.eleanord@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK81
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3131. REVISION TO THE GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS (APPENDIX W TO 40
CFR PART 51): ADOPTION OF A PREFERRED GENERAL PURPOSE (FLAT AND COMPLEX
TERRAIN) DISPERSION MODEL AND OTHER REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CAAA 110(a)(2); CAAA 165(e); CAAA 172(a);
CAAA 172(c); 42 USC 7601 CAAA 301(a)(1); CAAA 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 would revise the Guideline on Air Quality Models,
published as appendix W to 40 CFR part 51. The Guideline provides EPA-
recommended models for use in predicting ambient concentrations of
pollutants for programs ranging from Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for
controlling air pollution sources. The Guideline fulfills a Clean Air
Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes. This
revision would enhance the Guideline by incorporating a new, general-
purpose dispersion model called AERMOD, which would replace the
existing Industrial Source Complex (ISC3) model in many air-quality
assessments, including those involving complex terrain. An earlier
version of the AERMOD revision was previously proposed (65 FR 21505, 4/
21/2000; see SAN 3470), but not promulgated. In response to public
comments received on the April 2000 proposal, we integrated the PRIME
downwash algorithm and made other incidental modifications, creating
AERMOD(02222). On September 8, 2003, we issued a Notice of Data
Availability (NDA) to announce the AERMOD revisions, and to reveal new
performance data. Public comments taken for 30 days have now been
summarized and Agency responses are being developed that support the
intended action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/21/00 65 FR 21505
Notice of Data Availability 09/08/03 68 FR 52934
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3470.1; Split from RIN 2060-AF01.
Agency Contact: Tom Coulter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0832
Email: coulter.tom@epamail.epa.gov
Mark Evangelista, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2803
Email: evangelista.mark@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK60
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3132. AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS--EXCLUSION OF 4 COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a deregulatory action to exclude four compounds from
the list of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that these
compounds make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone
formation. These four compounds are: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-
methoxy-propane (n-C3F7OCH3; 3-ethoxy-,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-
dodecafluoro-2- (trifluoromethyl) hexane (known as HFE-7500, HFE-s702,
T-7145, and L-15381); 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (known as HFC
227ea); and methyl formate (HCOOCH3). These compounds have potential
for use as refrigerants, fire suppressants, aerosol propellants,
sterilants, blowing agents (used in the manufacture of foamed plastic),
and solvents. This action will remove the necessity to control these
four compounds as VOCs in State Implementation Plans for attaining the
ozone standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4683;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3356
Fax: 919 541-0824
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Email: sanders.dave@epamail.epa.gov
WilliamL Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK37
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3133. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61639
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2915;
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF83
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3134. 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
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532
Final Action 11/00/04
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, D243-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1062
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: mcalister.gary@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG88
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3135. CLEAN AIR OZONE IMPLEMENTATION RULE (PART 1 AND PART 2)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 128 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AJ99
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3136. NSPS: SOCMI--WASTEWATER AND AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 AND
APPENDIX J OF PART 60
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 - SOCMI Wastewater and app J; 40 CFR 63 - app C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These standards are based on a combination of control
techniques that require removal or destruction of volatile organic
compounds from wastewater at the synthetic organic chemical
manufacturing industry plant. Designated chemical process units, i.e.,
process lines or process units, would be subject to the rule.
Constructed, reconstructed, or modified designated chemical process
units would be required to apply appropriate controls to affected
wastewater tanks, surface impoundments, containers, individual drain
systems, and oil and water separators, and to treat process wastewater
to remove or destroy the volatile organic compounds. On September 12,
1994, EPA proposed Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources:
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from the Synthetic Organic Chemical
Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) Wastewater (40 CFR part 60, subpart
YYY). On October 11, 1995, the EPA issued a supplemental proposal,
which clarified and revised the previously proposed rule and proposed
to add Appendix J to 40 CFR part 60. On December 9, 1998, EPA published
a supplement to the proposed rule that consisted of revised
definitions, alternative test procedures, and clarifications of
requirements. The final rule encompasses the clarifications and
revisions to subpart YYY and appendix J that will reduce emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOC, when emitted into the ambient
air, are precursors to the formation of tropospheric ozone. A wide
variety of acute and chronic respiratory health
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effects and welfare (agricultural, ecosystem) effects have been
attributed to concentrations of ozone commonly measured in the ambient
air throughout the United States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM (NSPS) 09/12/94 59 FR 46780
Supp NPRM 1 10/11/95 60 FR 52889
Supp NPRM 2 12/09/98 63 FR 67988
NPRM Amendment 06/30/04 69 FR 39383
Final Action 01/00/05
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, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: kissell.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE94
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3137. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES;
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR PART 60, APPENDIX F, PROCEDURE 3)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001, -.
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/07/92 57 FR 46114
Supplemental NPRM 05/08/03 68 FR 24692
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3958;
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH23
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3138. ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE NSPS AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.270 to 60.276a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Sources affected by the NSPS for electric arc furnaces
(subparts AA, and AAa) have expressed concerns with the requirements in
the NSPS to use a continuous opacity monitor (COM) to monitor opacity
and report periods when the COM indicated greater than 3 percent
opacity as periods of excess emissions, and have petitioned the EPA to
reconsider the COM requirements. These concerns arise from recent
information that indicate that COM readings may have an error of up to
4 percent, which in itself is greater than the 3 percent excess
emissions threshold. The EPA is reconsidering the COM requirements, and
may amend the NSPS to add alternative monitoring requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/16/02 67 FR 64014
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4555;
Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2364
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: cavender.kevin@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ68
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3139. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, and 20 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A
are instrumental methods that are being revised to make their
performance criteria consistent. Analyzer calibration error tests and
sampling system bias tests now required in Methods 3A, 6C, and 7E are
being added to Methods 10 and 20. Inconsistent acceptance criteria for
other performance tests and calibration gas quality are also being made
uniform. Performance criteria currently determined based on the
instrument span is being revised to an emission limit basis. This
change will fix the acceptance limits for all source tests on the
applicable emission limit and not on a span value that sources have
some discretion in choosing. These revisions were proposed on August
27, 1997, in an announcement entitled ``Amendments for Testing and
Monitoring Provisions.'' They were considered not significant at that
time. The public did not feel that the preamble to the rule provided
adequate notice of the changes being made to the methods. The
commenters requested a reproposal of these revision to the instrumental
methods to allow for adequate public review. Methods 7F and 7G are new
methods that measure nitrogen oxides electrochemically. These methods
are being proposed in response to requests made by vendors/sources.
These methods will
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add flexibility to the testing provisions currently in place and will
not add requirements or affect the stringency of the underlying
emission standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/10/03 68 FR 58838
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4161;
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD- 19, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1063
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK61
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3140. PETITIONS TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MEK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112(b)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 28, 2000.
Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK) 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4313;
Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2962
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________
3141. CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE--ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNITS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 127 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AJ65
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3142. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR COKE OVEN BATTERIES--RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 27, 2001, National Emission
Standards for Coke Ovens - Residual Risk Standards.
Final, Judicial, March 31, 2005, Consent Decree; still holding
discussions re what day in March 2005 rule will need to be signed.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(f), standard to protect
health and the environment is the statutory authority for this
rulemaking. In accordance with Section 112(f)(2), EPA must promulgate
residual risk standards 8 years after promulgation of emission
standards. We promulgated emission standards for charging, topside
leaks, and door leaks at coke ovens on October 27, 1993. This rule will
further reduce coke oven emissions from charging, topside leaks, and
door leaks at the affected coke plants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/09/04 69 FR 48338
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4620;
Sectors Affected: 331111 Iron and Steel Mills
Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2910
Email: melton.lula@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ96
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3143. NESHAP FOR PRIMARY ALUMINUM REDUCTION PLANTS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants was
promulgated in 1997 (40 CFR part 63, subpart LL). The amendments
described here would revise the emission limit for polycyclic organic
matter applicable to one subcategory of source based on newly available
data more representative of performance from the top five performing
sources. The proposed amendments would also clarify language on
compliance dates and add specific provisions for startup of new or
reconstructed affected sources and affected sources that restart after
being idled for long periods of time. More time would be allowed due to
the nature of the process operation, depending on the type of source.
No additional costs or information collection requirements would be
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incurred as a result of the amendments. There also are no significant
policy issues. State agency and industry representatives concur with
the changes, which will improve implementation of the 1997 rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 12645
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4713;
Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK50
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3144. NESHAP FOR PETROLEUM REFINERIES: CATALYTIC CRACKING UNITS,
CATALYTIC REFORMING UNITS, AND SULFUR RECOVERY UNITS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries an existing rulemaking
(40 CFR part 63, subpart UUU) to control hazardous air pollutant
emissions from equipment in the petroleum refining industry. This
rulemaking will amend the Petroleum Refinery NESHAP to incorporate
additional compliance options for catalytic reforming units at
refineries. Clarifying language and missing tables will also be added.
This action will not increase costs or change the emission reductions
expected for this rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4714;
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK51
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3145. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.2; 40 CFR 63.17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing amendments to the part 63 General Provisions
that would allow facilities that are subject to a maximum achievable
control technology (MACT) subpart to discontinue unnecessary
requirements if, through pollution prevention measures, they achieve
and can demonstrate continued hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission
reductions equivalent to or better than the MACT level of control. We
are proposing these amendments to encourage and promote pollution
prevention, which is our strategy of first choice in reducing HAP
emissions. We expect these amendments to result in no additional burden
for sources and air pollution control agencies. This effort is the
product of discussions with State and local air pollution control
officials. There also are no significant policy issues.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Amdt 05/15/03 68 FR 26249
Final Action 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4719;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK54
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3146. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR
STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES--PETITION TO DELIST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, 12 months from the date of the
receipt of the last information completing the petition.
Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the Gas Turbines
source category from the list of hazardous air pollutant sources under
section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the
petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the
date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the FR,
allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the
petition, a notice of denial will be published in the FR providing an
explanation of the denial.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM -- Delisting 04/07/04 69 FR 18327
NPRM-STAY 04/07/04 69 FR 18338
Final Action - STAY 08/18/04 69 FR 5118
Final Action - Delisting 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4751;
Sectors Affected: 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission
Equipment Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
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Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2962
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK73
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3147. NESHAP: ETHYLENE PROCESSES; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subparts XX and YY
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Ethylene Production NESHAP was promulgated on Friday,
July 12, 2002 (67 FR 46258) without petition for judicial review.
However, we did receive a letter from the affected industry association
requesting that we consider certain technical corrections. Following
review of this request, we believe some changes to the final rule are
necessary for clarity and consistency. This correction requires an
action in the form of a direct final rule which will contain rule
changes, technical amendments and clarifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4763;
Agency Contact: Warren Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5124
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: johnson.warren@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK80
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3148. SECTION 126 RULE WITHDRAWAL PROVISION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to revise one narrow aspect of the Section
126 Rule, which was promulgated January 18, 2000. The rule requires
certain sources located in the eastern United States to reduce their
NOx emissions for purposes of reducing ozone transport. EPA coordinated
the Section 126 Rule with a related ozone transport rule, known as the
NOx State implementation plan call (NOx SIP Call), which also addresses
ozone transport in the eastern United States. The EPA established the
same compliance date for both rules, May 1, 2003. The EPA included a
provision in the Section 126 Rule which provided that where a State
adopted, and EPA approved, a SIP controlling transport under the NOx
SIP Call, and with a May 1, 2003 compliance date, EPA would withdraw
the Section 126 requirements for sources in that State. This was a
practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid
having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx
transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the
compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have
both been delayed until May 31, 2004. In addition, the NOx SIP Call has
been divided into two phases. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the
Section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to
operate under these new circumstances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4689;
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK41
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3149. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3910;
Agency Contact: David Good, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4450
Email: good.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH34
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3150. 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;
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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. 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
Notice 05/14/99 64 FR 26410
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4030
Agency Contact: Dan Harrison, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4281
Email: harrison.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH52
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3151. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR
DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making
clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for
clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels
and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other
markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier
than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has
existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air
Act prohibition. This regulation is a minor technical amendment to
those existing regulations. It would amend a portion of those
regulations to allow the use of data collected after January 1, 1995 in
the development of baselines, and it would establish a cut-off date of
January 1, 2002 for the submission of all individual baselines under
the anti-dumping program. This date is the same as that allowed for
foreign refineries seeking a unique individual baseline under the anti-
dumping program.)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4604
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5593
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________
3152. EMISSIONS DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 22, 2002 the United States Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia Circuit vacated durability provisions that
automotive manufacturers used to demonstrate that the emissions of
their vehicles would comply with emission standards for the useful
lives of those vehicles. The Court also required EPA to issue new
regulations. This action fulfills the mandate. The new durability
regulations will include options that a manufacturer may choose from to
age pre-production vehicles to determine the rate of emission
deterioration over the vehicle's useful life. The options will include
a prescribed fixed driving cycle and a prescribed bench aging cycle
that are used to age prototype vehicles or emission control components
to the equivalent of the useful life period of the vehicle in a manner
that replicates the aging that the vehicle or components would see in
actual use. This rule does not change the Federal emission standards or
the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no
court-ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/02/04 69 FR 17532
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4757
Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4502
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________
3153. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 CAA 203; 42 USC 7525 CAA 206; 42 USC 7541
CAA 207; 42 USC 7542 CAA 208; 42 USC 7601 CAA 301; 42 USC 7522
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CAA 203; 42 USC 7550 CAA 216; 42 USC 7601 CAA 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 United States 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 United States (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 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2665;
Agency Contact: Bob Doyal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9258
RIN: 2060-AI03
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3154. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING CRITICAL
USES OF METHYL BROMIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671c
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With this action, EPA is revising the accelerated phaseout
regulations that govern the production, import, export, transformation
and destruction of substances that deplete the ozone layer. The
amendments will incorporate exemptions permitted under the ``Montreal
Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer'' and changes to
the Clean Air Act. Specifically, the amendments will create a process
to exempt production and consumption of quantities of methyl bromide
for critical uses from the 2005 phaseout of methyl bromide. In
addition, the rule will limit the amount of methyl bromide available
from inventories for critical uses. Because this is an exemption to the
phaseout it confers a benefit on affected entities. The rule will
allocate quantities of methyl bromide for critical use exemptions for
2005 based on amounts of methyl bromide authorized by the Parties to
the Montreal Protocol. This allocation of quantities was previously to
be proposed in a separate action under SAN 4820, but the rulemakings
were combined.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/25/04 69 FR 52366
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4535;
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________
3155. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: N-PROPYL BROMIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propyl bromide (nPB) is an
acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting
substances used as solvents for general metals, precision, and
electronics cleaning, as well as in aerosol solvent and adhesives end
uses. This could provide another alternative to solvents with higher
ozone depletion potential that industry is interested in using. The
rule also would propose specific conditions on the use of nPB as a
solvent. These might include limiting the specific applications in
which it may be used to those with low emissions and requiring exposure
limits consistent with industry practices. This will ensure that nPB is
used in a manner that is safe and environmentally protective. OSHA does
not currently regulate nPB. EPA would revise our ruling to adopt
whatever OSHA requires if OSHA later regulates the use of nPB. If
finalized as proposed, this rule would be consistent with most existing
industry practices and would impose little or no burden on industry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33284
NPRM Correction 10/02/03 68 FR 56809
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4599; Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The
previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525.
Sectors Affected: 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing;
332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related
Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal
Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 32615
Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov
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Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9079
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: birgfeld.erin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK26
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3156. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN IDAHO,
OREGON AND WASHINGTON
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49.121 to 49.139; 40 CFR 49.9861 to 49.17810
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) proposes basic air
rules to apply on Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The rules provide some basic air quality protection similar to what the
state implementation plans (SIPs) require for Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington. These rules are needed to establish a level playing field
and create basic federally enforceable rules under the Clean Air Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/15/02 67 FR 11748
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4487; EPA Region 10 would be
responsible for implementing and enforcing these proposed rules. Tribes
can choose to assist EPA or take over responsibility for their
reservations, and EPA would provide funding to tribes through grants to
support their efforts.
Agency Contact: Debra Suzuki, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional
Office Seattle, OAQ-107, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 206-553-0985
Fax: 206-553-0110
Email: suzuki.debra@epamail.epa.gov
Mahbubul Islam, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office
Seattle, OAQ-107, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 206-553-6985
Fax: 206 553-0110
Email: islam.mahbubul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2012-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
3157. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) TO
EXCLUDE TERTIARY BUTYL ACETATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52731
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4254;
Agency Contact: William Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov
Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-1174
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: keating.terry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________
3158. CLEAN AIR VISIBILITY RULE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 126 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AJ31
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3159. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED INTERNATIONAL NOX STANDARD FOR AIRCRAFT
ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; CAA 231 to 232; 42 USC 7571 to
7572; 5 USC 552(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87.1; 40 CFR 87.21; 40 CFR 87.64; 40 CFR 87.71; 40
CFR 87.10; 40 CFR 87.31(b); 40 CFR 87.82; 40 CFR 87.89
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this final rulemaking is to amend the existing
United States regulations governing the exhaust emissions from new
commercial aircraft gas turbine engines. The amendment will codify into
United States law the recently amended voluntary NOx emission standard
of the United Nation's International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO), thus bringing the United States emission standards into
alignment with the internationally adopted standards. This NOx standard
was adopted at the ICAO/Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection
(CAEP) 4 meeting in 1998. The implementation of the standard is to
begin in January 2004. Further, this amendment will establish
consistency between U.S. and international requirements and test
procedures. This action is necessary to ensure that domestic commercial
aircraft meet international standards and the public can be assured
that they are receiving the air quality benefits of the international
standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/30/03 68 FR 56226
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4631;
Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing;
336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; 3336 Engine,
Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; 336413 Other
Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, 6407, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4832
Fax: 734 214-4018
Email: manning.bryan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK01
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3160. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: EXTENSION OF CALIFORNIA
ENFORCEMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE TO CALIFORNIA PHASE 3
GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to exempt refiners, importers, and blenders
of gasoline subject to the State of California's reformulated gasoline
regulations from certain enforcement provisions in the federal
reformulated (RFG) regulations. Certain exemptions under the federal
RFG program already apply to California Phase 2 gasoline, but
additional exemptions are necessary to cover Phase 3 gasoline.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/11/04 69 FR 48827
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4634;
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 32511 Petrochemical
Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Anne--Marie Pastorkovich, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9623
Email: pastorkovich.anne-marie@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9022
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK04
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3161. CALIFORNIA GASOLINE TECHNICAL CORRECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule corrects final regulations which were published in
the Federal Register on March 29, 2001 (66 FR 17230). The corrected
regulatory provision restores the definition of California gasoline as
used in the enforcement exemptions for California gasoline under the
regulation of fuels and fuel additives.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4722;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK56
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3162. AMENDMENTS TO THE REQUIREMENTS ON VARIABILITY IN THE COMPOSITION
OF ADDITIVES CERTIFIED UNDER THE GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 30, 2001, Settlement agreement
with American Chemistry Council in 8/2000 requires publication of NPRM
``as expeditiously as practicable''.
Abstract: A direct final rule (DFRM) and parallel notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) were published on November 5, 2001, in response to a
settlement agreement reached with the American Chemical Council (ACC)
regarding their litigation on the Gasoline Deposit Control Additive
Rule. This litigation pertained to the information that manufacturers
must provide on additive composition at the time of certification.
Adverse comments were received on two of the four amendments. A partial
withdrawal notice was published on January 24, 2002, which withdrew the
amendments on which we received adverse comments. In this action, we
plan to finalize the provisions that were withdrawn. The provisions we
plan to finalize are based on an ACC consensus position, which reduces
the burden on manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with limits on
the compositional variability of the deposit control additives, while
maintaining the emissions control benefits of the gasoline deposit
control program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 1 11/05/01 66 FR 55885
Final Action 2 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4557.1; Split from RIN 2060-AJ69.
Action is consistent with Settlement Agreement signed with American
Chemistry Council in January 2000, which became final in August, 2000
(no comments were received in the public notice and comment). ACC v.
EPA, D.C. Cir. No. 94-1778 (consol).
Sectors Affected: 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product
Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4227
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
Andrea Medici, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
ARLO/PTSLO, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5634
Fax: 202 564-5653
Email: medici.andrea@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK62
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3163. ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE RECALCULATION FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE ADDITION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow a refiner who added oxygenate after
sampling and just before shipment to exclude that oxygenate from its
anti-dumping baseline determination. This exclusion of oxygenate is
already allowed for a refinery's gasoline to which oxygenate was added
outside of the refinery gate. This rule will have limited application,
and could provide relief to small refiners.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4706;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5593
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK69
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3164. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARDS
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED AND CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE INCLUDING
BUTANE BLENDERS AND ATTEST ENGAGEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7454(c); 42 USC 7454(k); 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Through the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Congress
mandated that EPA promulgate regulations for reformulated and
conventional gasoline. The purpose of this mandate was to reduce
vehicle emissions of toxic and ozone-forming compounds. EPA published
the regulations on February 16, 1994. On July 11, 1997, EPA published a
proposed rule that included various minor adjustments to the 1994 rule.
The emissions benefits achieved from the reformulated gasoline and
conventional gasoline programs would not be reduced by the proposed
changes. On December 31, 1997, EPA finalized many of the proposed
changes. This rule would finalize certain other of the remaining
changes that were not included in the December 31, 1997, final rule.
These changes make minor adjustments to the structure of the
reformulated gasoline and conventional gasoline programs, correct
technical errors, and codify guidance previously issued by the Agency.
This rule also makes several minor technical corrections to the
reformulated gasoline rule which were not included in the
aforementioned July 11, 1997 proposal, and makes minor technical
corrections to the gasoline sulfur rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4758;
Sectors Affected: 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 32411
Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK77
_______________________________________________________________________
3165. CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE FORMERLY TITLED: INTERSTATE AIR QUALITY
RULE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40
CFR 78; 40 CFR 96
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Many pollutant types and sources contribute to ambient levels
of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone that exceed national air
quality standards, and to regional haze that adversely affects
visibility in Federal Class I areas. Some of these pollutants may
originate tens or hundreds of miles from the areas where violations of
the national ambient air quality standards are detected, from sources
that are outside the jurisdiction of the State that is harmed. The
Clean Air Act requires that a State take steps to prevent emissions
from sources located within its boundaries from interfering with a
downwind State's ability to meet air quality standards, or interfering
with measures to protect visibility. EPA believes it is important to
address interstate transport of PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone prior to the
time when State plans addressing nonattainment of the standards are
completed, so that States can rely on upwind reductions when developing
plans for attaining the standards. The Bush Administration has proposed
Clear Skies legislation that will help reduce interstate transport of
pollution from the largest emitters in the power generation sector.
This mandatory program would dramatically reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2),
nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury by setting a national cap on
emissions of each pollutant from power generators. Trading would
provide sources with flexibility to reduce their emissions in most
efficient and least costly way. EPA prefers to address the issue of
transported pollution from power generators through Clear Skies
legislation rather than rulemaking. Because enactment of legislation is
inherently uncertain, in addition to promoting legislation EPA is
initiating this rulemaking as a potential substitute to achieve part of
what would be achieved by Clear Skies. Also, if analysis warrants, this
rulemaking could supplement legislation by addressing categories of
emissions sources not covered by the legislation.
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Further, EPA will conduct updated transport analyses to determine
whether emission reductions beyond the already-promulgated NOx SIP Call
(63 FR 57355) are warranted for purposes of the 8-hour ozone standard.
Under the Clean Air Interstate Rule, EPA would establish state-level
emissions reduction requirements for transported pollutants, and offer
compliance flexibility in the form of an emissions trading program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 4566
Supplemental NPRM 06/10/04 69 FR 32683
Notice of Data Availability 08/06/04 69 FR 47828
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4794;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/interstateairquality
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL76
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3166. LIST OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS, PETITION PROCESS, LESSER
QUANTITY DESIGNATIONS, SOURCE CATEGORY LIST: PETITION TO DELIST ETHYLENE
GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency received a petition to remove Ethylene Glycol
Monobutyl ether (EGBE, 2-Butoxyethanol) from the American Chemistry
Council on August 29, 1997, with additional submittals through December
21, 1998. This action will address that petition. A final decision on
the petition will involve the resolution of toxicological issues with
EGBE, including whether or not it is a human carcinogen. The
institutional structure under which the petition will be considered is
as follows: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds
that are listed as air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants.
Air toxics are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer
and other human health problems. The law allows EPA to consider
petitions to modify the list, by adding or removing substances.
Individuals seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there
are adequate data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations,
bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not
reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment.
Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: a completeness
review, to determine whether there is sufficient information on which
to base a decision; and a technical review, to evaluate the merits of
the petition. The EPA also requests and considers information from the
public. After a comprehensive technical review of both the petition and
the information received from the public to determine whether the
petition satisfies the requirements of the CAA, the review team
recommends to the Administrator whether to grant the petition. If the
Administrator decides to grant a petition, we propose a rule in the
Federal Register which proposes a modification of the HAP list and
presents the reasoning for doing so. The proposed rule is open to
public comment and public hearing. If the Administrator decides to deny
a petition, a notice setting forth an explanation of the reasons for
denial is published instead. A notice of denial constitutes final
Agency action of nationwide scope and applicability, and is subject to
judicial review as provided in the CAA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/21/03 68 FR 65648
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4800;
Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2962
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL87
_______________________________________________________________________
3167. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE DESIGNATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7404(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets out final air quality designations and
classifications for all areas of the United States as required by
section 107 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The air quality status of an
area is represented by the designation of the area. Designations are
objectively based upon air quality monitoring data and other relevant
information pertaining to the air quality in the affected area. Area
designations of attainment/unclassifiable mean that the area has
sufficient data to determine that the area is meeting the PM-2.5 NAAQS,
or that due to no data being available for the area, or insufficient
data being available, EPA can not make a determination for the area.
States and tribes were requested to make their designation
recommendations to EPA by February 2004. EPA reviewed the designation
recommendations submitted by the States and tribes and made
modifications as deemed appropriate. EPA is required by the CAA to
notify States and tribes of any modifications that they intend to make
to their recommendations no later than 120 days prior to promulgation
of the designations. This time period is meant to provide States and
tribes an opportunity to make a case for why
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EPA's modifications may be inappropriate. EPA notified States and
tribes of the intended changes to their recommendations on June 29,
2004. The final date for promulgating designations for PM-2.5 is
November 17, 2004. The effective date of the designations will be 60
days following the promulgation of the designations in the Federal Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4840;
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-15, C504-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epamail.epa.gov
Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5592
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM04
_______________________________________________________________________
3168. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING;
SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS; LEAK REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR REFRIGERATION AND
AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7671(g) CAA 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the leak repair requirements for commercial,
comfort cooling, and industrial process refrigeration appliances,
promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. This rule will
address methods to calculate leak rates, amend definitions concerning
leak repair, and clarify how the leak repair requirements of section
608 extend to appliances using refrigerants that are substitutes for
CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/11/98 63 FR 32044
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3560.2; Split from RIN 2060. Split from
RIN 2060-AF37.
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washignton, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9870
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM05
_______________________________________________________________________
3169. NESHAP: ASPHALT PROCESSING AND ASPHALT ROOFING MANUFACTURING--
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is a direct final amendment to the national
emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for asphalt processing
and asphalt roofing manufacturing that will correct minor errors in
that rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4855;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5596
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: crowder.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM10
_______________________________________________________________________
3170. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: IN-USE, NOT-TO-
EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TESTING FOR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES AND VEHICLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1065
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 3, 2004, lawsuit settlement
agreement regarding not-to-exceed (NTE) emission standards, engine
manufacturers vs. EPA.
Final, Judicial, May 1, 2005, lawsuit settlement agreement regarding
not-to-exceed (NTE) emission standards, engine manufacturers vs. EPA.
Abstract: EPA and the Engine Manufacturers Association reached a
lawsuit settlement agreement that will result in a manufacturer-run,
in-use emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel trucks.
Manufacturers will monitor compliance with certain emission standards,
called the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) standards, by testing in-use diesel
engines during normal vehicle operation using portable emission
measurement systems for the first time.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/21/04 69 FR 634326
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4845;
Agency Contact: Rich Wilcox, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4390
Email: wilcox.rich@epamail.epa.gov
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Rick Gezelle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9267
Email: gezelle.rick@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM17
_______________________________________________________________________
3171. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.5780 to 63.5935 (revisions)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Since publication of the final Reinforced Plastic Composites
NESHAP, we have discovered several minor errors. We also have been told
that some of the rule language is confusing. This action will correct
those errors and clarify some of the rule language. It should not make
any substantive changes to the stringency of the rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4863;
Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5605
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM23
_______________________________________________________________________
3172. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES--FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule updates the current SNAP list of
acceptable alternatives for ozone-depleting substances in the fire
suppression and explosion protection sector. The revisions to the SNAP
lists will be done through a ``direct final'' rulemaking because we
view them as non-controversial and anticipate no adverse comment. In
this direct final rule, we are introducing new substitutes giving
businesses and users additional flexibility in safely transitioning
away from ozone-depleting halons in the fire protection sector. This
action does not place any significant burden on users but provides new
halon substitutes while continuing to protect human health and the
environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4857;
Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov
Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9749
TDD Phone: 630-443-4376
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: maranion.bella@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM24
_______________________________________________________________________
3173. TEST PROCEDURES FOR HIGHWAY AND NONROAD ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1065
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation aims to harmonize test procedures from the
various EPA programs for controlling engine emissions. It will not
address emission standards, nor will it lead to additional emission
reductions. Rather, it will amend 40 CFR part 1065, which contains
laboratory specifications for equipment and test fuels, instructions
for preparing engines and running tests, calculations for determining
final emission levels from measured values, and instructions for
running emission tests using portable measurement devices outside the
laboratory. This action is needed because EPA has historically drafted
a full set of testing specifications for each vehicle or engine
category subject to emission standards as each program was developed
over the past three decades. This patchwork approach has led to some
variation in test parameters across programs, which we hope to address
by adopting a common set of test requirements. The primary goal of this
effort is to create unified testing requirements for all engines, which
when implemented will streamline laboratory efforts for EPA and
industry. This action will also include other technical changes
intended to clarify and better define requirements, which in some cases
will increase manufacturers' flexibility and decrease burden.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/10/04 69 FR 54846
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4883;
Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM35
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3174. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: GASOLINE AND DIESEL TEST
METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.46(a)(1); 40 CFR 80.46(a)(2); 40 CFR
80.46(f)(3)(i); 40 CFR 80.46(g)(2)(i); 40 CFR 80.580(a)(2)(i); 40 CFR
80.580(a)(3)(ii)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Fuel manufacturers of gasoline and diesel fuel are required
to measure certain properties in order to demonstrate compliance with
our motor vehicle fuels programs at 40 CFR part 80. This rule
promulgates test method changes which are approved under the
jurisdiction of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Except as specified below, the American Petroleum Institute (API)
recently recommended these test method changes to the Agency. The
Agency has evaluated these recommended test methods changes, agrees
with them, and believes they are based on good science. Furthermore,
they would provide additional flexibility to the regulated parties.
Specifically, the following changes would occur by this action: 1)
update ASTM analytical test methods, ASTM D 2622, ASTM D 3120, ASTM D
5453, ASTM D 1319 and ASTM D 4815 to their most recent ASTM version, 2)
update the regulations to refer to analytical test method ASTM D 6920-
03 in our regulations, rather than ASTM D 6428-99, 3) change the
designated test method for measuring sulfur in butane to ASTM D 6667-
01, and continuing to allow ASTM D 3246-96 as an alternative test
method for measuring sulfur in butane until the Agency promulgates a
performance-based test method approach, 4) upon petition to the Agency
by X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., allow an additional alternative test
method for measuring sulfur in gasoline, ASTM D 7039-04, and 5) remove
the September 1, 2004, sunset provisions for the alternative analytical
test methods, ASTM D 1319, which measures aromatics in RFG and CG, and
ASTM D 4815, which measures oxygenate content in RFG and CG. These
alternative test methods will be continued to be allowed to be used
until the Agency promulgates a performance-based test method approach
for qualifying alternative analytical test methods.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4895;
Agency Contact: Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9034
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: sopata.joe@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9022
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM42
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3175. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: IMPORT PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS
FOR HALON-1301 AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING VESSELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will provide an exemption under the import
petitioning requirements for used ozone-depleting substances. The
petitioning requirements outline the information that importers must
submit to the Administrator at least forty working days before a
shipment is to leave the foreign port of export. This rule will reduce
the administrative burden of anyone petitioning to import aircraft fire
extinguishing spherical pressure vessels containing halon-1301 (halon
bottles) for hydrostatic testing in the United States. The rule would
require importers to adhere to all import petitioning requirements but
would require one petition to be submitted annually for all shipments
rather than submission of a petition for each individual shipment forty
working days prior to export. Halon bottles are individual bottles
containing halon-1301 that are connected to a larger fire suppression
system within an aircraft. The halon bottles are brought into the
United States for hydrostatic testing in which the halon is removed,
the bottles are tested to ensure durability and effectiveness, and the
same amount or more of halon is replaced back in the bottles and
exported once again. The halon bottles must be routinely tested under
Federal Aviation Administration and United States Department of
Transportation regulations. The exemption to minimize the import
petitioning requirements is being initiated because the bottles are not
being imported for the eventual use or resale of the halon contained in
the bottles and because hydrostatic testing of the bottles is required
under FAA and DOT regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4900;
Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9313
Fax: 202-564-2155
Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM46
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3176. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANT
RECYCLING; AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINITION OF REFRIGERANT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.154(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will correct the final rule entitled ``Protection
of Stratospheric Ozone: Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute
Refrigerants'' which was promulgated in the Federal Register on March
12, 2004 (69 FR 11946). Specifically, EPA is amending the regulatory
text for the definition of refrigerant at 40 CFR 82.152 and the
prohibition against venting substitute refrigerants at 40 CFR
82.154(a). These corrections reflect the preamble and intent of the
March 12, 2004, rule that maintained the statutory venting
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prohibition while not otherwise regulating the sales or handling of
substitute refrigerants that do not consist of an ozone-depleting
substance (ODS), namely pure hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and
perfluorocarbon (PFC) refrigerants. Failure to make this correction
would result in the unintentional regulation of substances that do not
damage the ozone layer. EPA has not been granted authority to
promulgate such regulations under the CAA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4917;
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washignton, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9870
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM51
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3177. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION;
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action amends wastewater provisions in the final rule to
be more consistent with later standards for chemical manufacturing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4892;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM52
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3178. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALTERNATIVES FOR THE MOBILE
AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY
(SNAP) PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671k
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will list two new alternatives to ozone
depleting substances in the mobile air conditioning sector and outline
the conditions necessary for their safe use. These new alternatives
have better energy efficiency and lower impacts on the environment than
currently available systems. By approving these systems under SNAP, EPA
will provide additional choices to the automotive industry which, if
adopted would reduce the impact of mobile air conditioners on the
global environment. The automotive industry, if they chose to adopt
these technologies, would be required to comply with the conditions
necessary to deploy these systems in a safe manner.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4918;
Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9079
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: birgfeld.erin@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Godwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9324
Fax: 202-343-2363
Email: godwin.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM54
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3179. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD)
AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND REPLACEMENT (RMRR) EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROVISION (ERP);
RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is a follow up to SAN 4676, a final rule that
specifies categories of equipment replacement activities that would
qualify as ``routine maintenance, repair, and replacement'' (RMRR)
under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) Program (40 CFR parts
51 and 52). SAN 4676's final action -- referred to as the ``equipment
replacement provision'' (ERP) -- was promulgated in the Federal
Register on 10/27/03. (The rule was subsequently stayed by the US Court
of Appeals (DC Circuit) on 12/24/03; see SAN 4676.1, RIN 2060-AM57,
elsewhere in this Regulatory Agenda.) EPA received petitions for
reconsideration from a number of environmental and public interest
groups and a group of states on several issues in the ERP. This action,
SAN 4676.2, grants reconsideration of three issues contained in those
petitions: our legal basis for the ERP, the 20 percent cost threshold
for replacements under the ERP, and the modification made to the
approach for SIPs to automatically update each time EPA revises the
FIP. On August 2, EPA conducted a public hearing on the Reconsideration
notice (published on 7/1/04). The comment period for the
Reconsideration concluded on August 30 and the record for the public
hearing closed on
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September 1. EPA received approximately 300 comments on the ERP
Reconsideration during the comment period. About 75 percent of the
comments are from citizens, 20 percent are from industry, and the
remaining 5 percent are from either State/local agencies, environmental
groups, or Federal agencies. EPA plans to finalize its reconsideration
by December 2004.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/01/04 69 FR 40278
Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.2; Split from RIN 2060-AK28
Agency Contact: Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2380
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: svendsgaard.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM58
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3180. NONATTAINMENT MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 129 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AM59
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3181. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS: MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule was published on December 11, 2003. These
minor amendments clarify the requirements for process vessels and
include several technical corrections.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4890;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM72
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3182. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A direct final rulemaking will be written in which requests
for reconsideration will be addressed. End users have always been
covered by the rule. It has always been our intention to cover
distribution of organic liquids wherever it might take place. This will
be clarified in the direct final. Recordkeeping requirements will also
be reduced. Typographical and cross-referencing errors will be
corrected and control requirement oversights will be corrected.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4910;
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2421
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM77
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3183. NESHAP: SECONDARY ALUMINUM PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1500
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) was promulgated for the Secondary Aluminum Production industry
on March 23, 2000 (65 FR 15710). Since promulgation, a number of minor
errors have been discovered in the text of the rule. This action will
correct those minor errors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4928;
Agency Contact: Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: wood.joe@epa.gov
Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5605
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM86
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3184. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REFINER AND IMPORTER
QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE BLENDING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545(c) and 7545(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the reformulated gasoline regulations
to allow refiners and importers of ``reformulated gasoline blendstock
for oxygenate blending,'' or RBOB, to use an alternative method of
fulfilling the regulatory requirement to conduct quality assurance
sampling and testing at downstream oxygenate blending facilities. This
alternative method would consist of a comprehensive program of quality
assurance sampling and testing calculated to achieve the same
objectives as the current regulatory quality assurance requirement;
ie., to ensure that all facilities that blend oxygenate with RBOB in a
given reformulated gasoline area are blending the required amounts of
oxygenate. The program would be carried out by an independent
association funded by an industry consortium. The program would be
conducted pursuant to a survey plan, approved by EPA. This action will
not have any adverse environmental impact.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4930;
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM88
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3185. NESHAP FOR REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 91-190, sec 203
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for new and existing refractory products manufacturing
facilities, were promulgated on April 16, 2003, under section 112(d) of
the Clean Air Act (CAA). These amendments clarify the testing and
monitoring requirements of the NESHAP, bring the NESHAP into
consistency with recent changes to the General Provisions to part 63,
and make certain technical corrections to the rule. We view the
revisions as noncontroversial and anticipate no significant adverse
comments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 01/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4937;
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov
Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5596
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: crowder.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM90
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3186. STATE AND FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS:
AMENDMENTS TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:TECHNICAL CORRECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414a; 42 USC 7661 to 7661f
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6 (Correction); 40 CFR 71.6 (Correction)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The amendments to the compliance certification requirements
for State and Federal operating permits were published in the Federal
Register on June 27, 2003 (SAN 4671). The amendatory language of the
final rules contained an editing error; a sentence was removed from the
rules. This error could be misleading and needs to be clarified.
Today's action corrects this error by inserting the missing sentence
back into the rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4941;
Agency Contact: Grecia Castro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD 304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1351
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: castro.grecia@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM92
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3187. NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emissions standards (MACT
standards) for this source category under section 112(d) of the Clean
Air Act, codified in 40 CFR part 63, subpart DD. The current action,
required by section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess residual
risks after compliance with subpart DD, and develop additional emission
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4695;
Sectors Affected: 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
Agency Contact: Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK68
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3188. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); AVAILABILITY OF
INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; TECHNICAL AMENDMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: CAA 112(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.210
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 68 require certain stationary
sources to report an Off-Site Consequence Analysis (OCA), including a
worst-case release scenario, in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that is to
be made available to the public. In response to concerns that posting
OCA information on the Internet might increase the risk of terrorist
and other criminal activities, on August 5, 1999 the Chemical Safety
Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (CSISSFRRA)
was enacted. The Act requires the President to promulgate regulations
governing the distribution of the OCA sections of RMPs that, in the
opinion of the President, would minimize the likelihood of accidental
releases and the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities
associated with posting this information. The President delegated his
rulemaking authority to the Attorney General and the Administrator of
EPA, who jointly promulgated the required regulations at 40 CFR part
1400. The part 1400 regulations restrict the public's access to the OCA
sections of RMPs in certain ways. As currently drafted, however,
section 68.210(a) of part 68 States that RMPs are available to the
public under CAA section 114, which makes information collected under
the CAA, including RMPs in their entirety, available to the public,
except for confidential business information. EPA is therefore revising
40 CFR section 68.210(a) to reflect the August 2000 rulemaking. The
revision will state that OCA data is made available to the public under
the provisions of 40 CFR part 1400. This revision is not meant to
regulate any new entities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4607;
Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-8019
Fax: 202 564-8233
Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE95
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3189. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(3); REVISIONS TO THE
LIST OF SUBSTANCES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: CAA 112(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The list of substances subject to the Chemical Accident
Prevention requirements at 40 CFR part 68 was promulgated on January
31, 1994. The Clean Air Act states that the list may be revised from
time to time by EPA's own motion or by petition and shall be reviewed
at least every 5 years. Since the January 1994 final list rule, EPA has
modified the listing for hydrochloric acid; deleted a category of
explosive chemicals; exempted flammable substances in gasoline used as
fuel and in naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures prior to initial
processing; and excluded flammable substances used as a fuel or held
for sale as a fuel at a retail facility. In fulfillment of the
statute's five-year review requirement, EPA has conducted a thorough
review of the list. Based on that review, EPA is proposing additions,
deletions and modifications to the list of substances. Deletions are
based on EPA's review of the chemical toxicity, physical property,
production/use quantity and accident history of currently listed
substances and new information or erroneous data that impacts the basis
of the chemical's listing. Other toxic and flammable chemicals are
proposed to be added because they meet the criteria for listing a toxic
or flammable substance. In addition, EPA proposes to revise the
reporting threshold and toxic endpoints of several toxic substances
based on updated toxicity information. Facilities (such as chemical
manufacturers, processors, and users), with more than the threshold
quantity of a listed substance in a process, are required to develop a
Risk Management Program and submit a Risk Management Plan to EPA. The
proposed changes to the list will ensure that facilities are properly
managing risks of the most acutely toxic and flammable chemicals that
could have an adverse impact on the
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facility and surrounding community in event of an accidental release.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4619;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7987
Fax: 202 564-8444
Email: franklin.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-8019
Fax: 202 564-8233
Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE96
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3190. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
PARTICULATE MATTER
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2005, -.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2005, -.
Abstract: On July 18, 1997, the EPA published a final rule revising the
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter
(PM) (62 FR 38652). While retaining the PM10 standard levels, new
standards were added for fine particles (PM2.5) to provide increased
protection against both health and environmental effects of PM. On the
same day, a Presidential Memorandum (62 FR 38421) was published that,
among other things, anticipated that EPA would complete the next review
of the PM NAAQS by July 2002. The EPA's plans and schedule for the next
periodic review of the PM NAAQS were published on October 23, 1997 (62
FR 55201). Due to the unprecedented volume of new research, the
completion of the Criteria Document has been extended. As result the
overall schedule for the review of the PM NAAQS has extended beyond the
original target of July 2002. As with other NAAQS reviews, a rigorous
assessment of relevant scientific information will be presented in a
Criteria Document (CD) prepared by EPA's National Center for
Environmental Assessment. The EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards will then prepare a Staff Paper (SP) for the Administrator
which will evaluate the policy implications of the key studies and
scientific information contained in the CD and additional technical
analyses and identify critical elements that EPA staff believe should
be considered in reviewing the standards. The CD and SP will be
reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the
public, and both final documents will reflect the input received
through these reviews. As the PM NAAQS review is completed, the
Administrator's proposal to revise or reaffirm the PM NAAQS will be
published with a request for public comment. Input received during the
public comment period will be considered in the Administrator's final
decision.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4255, EDocket No. OAR-2001-0017
http://docket.epa.gov/edkpub/do/EDKStaffCollectionDetailView
?objectId=0b0007d48006d9eb;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pm/s_pm_index.html
Agency Contact: Mary Ross, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5170
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: ross.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5274
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: martin.karen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI44
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3191. EVALUATION OF UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF
GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All gasoline must contain additives to control the formation
of deposits in the fuel supply system and engine of motor vehicles. If
uncontrolled, such deposits can result in a significant increase in
motor vehicle emissions. This action will propose that updated test
procedures be adopted for the certification of gasoline deposit control
additives regarding their ability to control fuel injector and intake
valve deposits. The adoption of the updated procedures will ensure that
the gasoline deposit control program continues to ensure an adequate
level of deposit control, thereby preventing an increase in motor
vehicle emissions. The updated test procedures require less time to
perform and are less costly. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed
procedures will reduce the burden on industry of complying with the
gasoline deposit control program. The proposed action will not impact
small businesses, or State, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4531;
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734-214-4227
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ61
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3192. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CAA 109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5
Legal Deadline: None
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. Since that notice, EPA has
continued to work on the proposed response to the remand by reviewing
additional SO2 air quality information. EPA published an informational
notice in the Federal Register on January 9, 2001 (66 R 1665). EPA
conducted monitoring to evaluate sources of SO2 peaks and is currently
analyzing these data. The results of this project will inform the
response to the remand.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM NAAQS Review 11/15/94 59 FR 58958
NPRM NAAQS implementation 03/07/95 60 FR 12492
Final NAAQS Review 05/22/96 61 FR 25566
NPRM Rev. NAAQS Impl. 01/02/97 62 FR 210
Notice Resp to Remand 05/05/98 63 FR 24782
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 1002;
Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-1146
Email: stone.susan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
3193. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND
RESINS-AMENDMENTS
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 4 08/29/00 65 FR 52319
NPRM 5 03/00/07
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: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH47
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3194. 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 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
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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 To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3919;
Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7416
Fax: 202 501-1153
Email: harmon.darrel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________
3195. PHASE I (FIP) 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 State, local or tribal
governments and the private sector.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 25, 2003, EPA is required to
promulgate FIPs by January 25, 2003, unless EPA approves the State
submitted plans.
Abstract: This action would promulgate Federal Implementation Plans
(FIPs) which require nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions decreases. 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 (the 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 June
22, 2000, the D.C. Court of Appeals assigned a new SIP submittal date
of October 30, 2000. Eleven States (Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama,
Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, and Ohio) and the District of Columbia had not submitted
adequate SIPs, as announced in a findings rule published on December
26, 2000. All of these States have since submitted approvable plans.
(Note: The FIPs discussed here would apply to all elements of the NOx
SIP call that were not remanded to EPA by the court on March 3, 2000.
The portions of the SIP call that were remanded to EPA will be covered
under Phase 2 SIPs, and if necessary, separate FIP actions would be
prepared for those.)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/21/98 63 FR 56393
Findings Action 12/26/00 65 FR 81366
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4096;
Sectors Affected: 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating
Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment
Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing;
325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325998 All Other
Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 324199 All Other
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 33611 Automobile and Light
Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 32731 Cement Manufacturing; 331221
Cold-Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing; 221121 Electric Bulk Power
Transmission and Control; 221122 Electric Power Distribution; 327211
Flat Glass Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation;
327213 Glass Container Manufacturing; 32512 Industrial Gas
Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 331111
Iron and Steel Mills; 322122 Newsprint Mills; 333618 Other Engine
Equipment Manufacturing; 327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and
Glassware Manufacturing; 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills; 32213
Paperboard Mills; 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 48621 Pipeline
Transportation of Natural Gas; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin
Manufacturing; 32211 Pulp Mills; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply
Agency Contact: Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5665
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________
3196. NESHAP: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES RESIDUAL
RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart GG. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA,
is to assess residual risks from the same source category, and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/07
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4653;
Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5439
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: wayne.tony@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________
3197. NESHAP: GROUP II POLYMERS AND RESINS-- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 8, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. This source category covers
certain chemical process units used to manufacture products. The
current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess
residual risks from this same source category, and develop additional
emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4657;
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5402
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________
3198. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MARINE TANK VESSEL LOADING
OPERATIONS-- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 19, 2003, Final Action.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart Y. This source category covers tanks or ships that contain
gasoline, crude oil, or HAPs in bulk. The current action, required by
section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same
source category, and develop additional emission standards, as
necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4661;
Sectors Affected: 483 Water Transportation
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________
3199. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 23, 2003.
Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for secondary lead smelting were promulgated on June 23, 1995
under Clean Air Act section 112(d). The standards establish emission
limitations and work practice standards for all new and existing
secondary lead smelters that produce refined lead from lead scrap,
mainly lead acid batteries. Clean Air Act section 112(f) requires us to
assess within 8 years of promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to
the public and to develop additional more stringent standards if such
standards are needed to protect the public health with an ample margin
of safety. This action is to examine the remaining risk from secondary
lead smelters and to develop new risk based standards, if warranted.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4665;
Sectors Affected: 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of
Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, RTP, 20460
Phone: 919-541-5308
Fax: 919-541-5450
Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK19
_______________________________________________________________________
3200. NESHAP: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR SURFACE COATING--RESIDUAL
RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2003.
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Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart II. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from the
painting, welding, and sandblasting of ships under construction or
repair at major sources. The current action, required by section 112(f)
of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same source category,
and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an
ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4666;
Sectors Affected: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK20
_______________________________________________________________________
3201. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS--RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 7, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart JJ. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from wood-
furniture manufacturing, including wood finishing, gluing, and
painting. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is
to assess residual risks from this same source category, and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4667;
Sectors Affected: 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing;
337211 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2363
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK21
_______________________________________________________________________
3202. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2002.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required
by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4668;
Sectors Affected: 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment
and Component Manufacturing; 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated
Metal Product Manufacturing; 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment
Manufacturing; 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing; 332116
Metal Stamping; 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing; 336 Transportation
Equipment Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2363
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK22
_______________________________________________________________________
3203. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 30, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart KK. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from many
activities located at printing and publishing facilities -- primarily
the printing process itself, plus affiliated equipment such as
cleaning, ink and solvent mixing, chemical storage, and solvent
recovery. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is
to assess residual risks from this same source category, and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4664;
Sectors Affected: 322221 Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and
Plastics Film Manufacturing; 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper
Manufacturing; 323112 Commercial Flexographic Printing; 323111
Commercial Gravure Printing; 322212 Folding Paperboard Box
Manufacturing; 322225 Laminated Aluminum Foil Manufacturing for
Flexible Packaging Uses; 323119 Other Commercial Printing; 322223
Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bag Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK24
_______________________________________________________________________
3204. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 31, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart CC. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from
equipment at petroleum refineries, such as process vents, storage
vessels, and valve leaks. The current action, required by section
112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same source
category, and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to
provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4663;
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK25
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3205. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 6, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart U. This source category covers process units used to
manufacture elastomer products from raw materials. The current action,
required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from
this same source category, and develop additional emission standards,
as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4656;
Sectors Affected: 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK12
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3206. NESHAP: GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS-- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 12, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart JJJ. This source category covers chemical process units used to
manufacture thermoplastic products from raw materials. The current
action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual
risks from this same source category, and develop additional emission
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4658;
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5608
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Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C540-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK15
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3207. INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT: RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS
FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND NEW JERSEY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 14, 1999, The rulemaking
includes action on 4 separate petitions. See Additional Information.
Abstract: In April through July 1999, 3 Northeastern States (New
Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware) and the District of Columbia submitted
individual petitions to EPA in accordance with section 126 of the Clean
Air Act (CAA). Each petition specifically requests that EPA make a
finding that nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from certain stationary
sources in other States significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment
and maintenance problems with respect to the 1-hour and 8-hour ozone
standards in the petitioning State. If EPA makes such a finding of
significant contribution, EPA is authorized to establish Federal
emissions limits for the sources. The petitions rely on the analyses
from EPA's NOx SIP call. The sources targeted by the petitions are
large electricity generating units and large non-electricity generating
units, as defined in EPA's NOx SIP call. The EPA took rulemaking action
on similar petitions from 8 other Northeastern States that were
submitted in 1997.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN 4383. There is a different statutory
deadline associated with each petition based on the date of receipt by
EPA: New Jersey - 12/14/99, Maryland - 01/01/00, Delaware - 02/10/00,
District of Columbia - 03/07/00
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15,
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5565
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: cole.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI99
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3208. CONTROL OF METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 issued an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to inform the public of this preliminary inquiry, and to
solicit public comment on possible regulatory action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 16094
NPRM 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4393;
Agency Contact: Joseph Bachman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 5402, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9373
Fax: 202 565-2084
Email: bachman.joseph@epamail.epa.gov
Robert Perlis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
2333A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5636
Email: perlis.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ00
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3209. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70
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
will streamline the procedures for revising stationary-source operating
permits issued by State and local permitting authorities under title V
of the Clean Air Act.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Supplemental NPRM 2 To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3412;
Agency Contact: Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3153
Fax: 919-541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF70
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3210. REVISED PERMIT REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE FEDERAL OPERATING
PERMITS PROGRAM--PART 71
Priority: Other Significant
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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3922;
Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C304-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5348
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: voorhees.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG92
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3211. SELECTION OF SEQUENCE OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS TO BE APPLIED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 502 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661a(d); 42 USC 7661a(g); 42 USC 7661a(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish the order of sanctions for
operating permits program deficiencies under the mandatory sanctions
provisions of title V of the Clean Air Act. This rule would stipulate
that an emission offset sanction applies first and a highway funding
sanction six months later. Sanction application under section 502 of
the Clean Air Act is automatic under the timeframes prescribed once EPA
selects the sanction order; EPA's only discretion concerns the ordering
of sanctions as discussed above. Thus, the only relevant potential
impact is the effect of applying, as a general matter, the emission
offset sanction six months before the highway sanction. The EPA does
not believe this will have a significant impact given the short period
of time the offset sanction will apply before the highway sanction
would apply when States fail to correct title V deficiencies. Moreover,
EPA also believes that, in the event applying the highway sanction is
not necessary six months following the offset sanction, because the
State has corrected the deficiency prompting the finding, applying the
offset sanction first eliminates the need for EPA and other agencies to
bear the greater administrative and implementation burden of having to
effectuate the highway sanction.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4700;
Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C304-04, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5348
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: voorhees.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK46
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3212. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/05
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affec