Spring 2005 Regulatory Agenda
[May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
40 CFR Ch. I
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Spring 2005 Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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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.
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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 decisionmaking
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
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?
B. How Can You Be 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?
D. How Is the Agenda Organized?
E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries?
F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?
G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules
on Small Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?
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 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 decisionmakers 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 are also central
tenets 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 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 Policymaking 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 nonregulatory 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 strongly in all of our training
programs for rule and policy developers. 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. We generally do not include minor amendments or the
following categories of actions:
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? 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 to 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 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.
D. How Is the Agenda Organized?
We have organized the agenda first into fourteen divisions
based on the statute that would authorize a particular action.
These divisions are:
1. General 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),
which includes related actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
5. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
6. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
7. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act (CSISSFRRA)
8. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
9. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
10. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA)
11. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
12. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
13. The 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
final rules within a year.
4. Long-Term Action - This section includes rulemakings for which the
next scheduled regulatory action is after May 2006.
5. Completed Action - This section contains actions that have been
promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of
the Fall 2004 Agenda. It also includes actions that we are no longer
considering. If an action appears in the completed section, it will not
appear in future Agendas unless we decide to initiate action again, in
which case it will appear as a new entry. EPA also announces the
results of our Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews in this
section of the Agenda.
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 included in 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 environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or
tribal governments or communities.
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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 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 can use one of the edocket search functions.
You can locate a particular docket if you know the edocket
identification number. Some edocket identification numbers are
included 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 nonrulemaking activities, such as Federal Register documents
seeking public comments on draft guidance, policy statements, information
collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and other nonrule
activities. In 2002, EPA released its online electronic docket
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and comment system, EDOCKET at www.epa.gov/edocket.
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. RISC's searchable databases
are at http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/.
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 No. 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 http://
www.epa.gov/history/collection/aid41.htm.
6. Listservers If you want to receive 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 small entities. 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 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). In this agenda, we report on
two completed reviews:
SAN No. 4788 Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities
in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities (RIN 2070-AD65)
SAN No. 4789 WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Rule (RIN 2070-AD66)
Dated: April 21, 2005.
Stephanie N. Daigle,
Acting 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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2882 SAN No. 4292 Proposed Revision to EPA's Implementing NEPA Regulations................. 2020-AA42
2883 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest...... 2030-AA67
2884 SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential 2030-AA88
Business Information Access for Contractors...........................................
2885 SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting................................................... 2030-AA89
2886 SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (508).................. 2030-AA90
2887 SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca 2060-AN15
Mountain, Nevada......................................................................
2888 SAN No. 4836 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for the NASA White Sands Test 2090-AA35
Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases III-VI)....................................
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GENERAL--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2889 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR............................. 2030-AA37
2890 SAN No. 4270 Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR).. 2025-AA07
2891 SAN No. 4693 Privacy Act Regulations (Revised)........................................ 2025-AA13
2892 SAN No. 4813 Miscellaneous Revisions to EPAAR Clauses................................. 2030-AA84
2893 SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment................................ 2080-AA06
2894 SAN No. 4925 Technical Amendments to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human 2080-AA11
Subjects..............................................................................
2895 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 - II)........................
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GENERAL--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2896 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39
Procurement Under Assistance Agreements...............................................
2897 SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations....................... 2025-AA02
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GENERAL--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2898 SAN No. 4902 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) FY 2003 Report to Congress............ 2060-AM73
2899 SAN No. 4463 Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants Strategy......... 2070-AD45
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2900 SAN No. 4759 Revision to Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)........ 2060-AK75
2901 SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak 2060-AM09
Repair Regulations....................................................................
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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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2902 SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK68
2903 SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate 2060-AI44
Matter................................................................................
2904 SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61
Deposit Control Additives.............................................................
2905 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)........................... 2060-AF72
2906 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................ 2060-AH93
2907 SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................ 2060-AH37
2908 SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule.............................. 2060-AK74
2909 SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16--Specifications and Test Procedures for 2060-AH84
Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources..........................
2910 SAN No. 4478 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid 2060-AJ41
Waste Landfills: Amendment............................................................
2911 SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments..................... 2060-AI66
2912 SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment to Implement 2060-AJ78
Court Remand..........................................................................
2913 SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities--Residual Risk 2060-AK09
Standards.............................................................................
2914 SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk Standards.......... 2060-AK10
2915 SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK16
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2916 SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards 2060-AK18
2917 SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk 2060-AK20
Standards.............................................................................
2918 SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK22
2919 SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK23
2920 SAN No. 4782 Petition to Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant : 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84
Diisocyanate..........................................................................
2921 SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK14
2922 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Proposed 2060-AI62
Amendments............................................................................
2923 SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources.................. 2060-AK70
2924 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26
Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................
2925 SAN No. 4697 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AK45
Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries..........................................
2926 SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur 2008-AA00
Dioxide (SO2) Area....................................................................
2927 SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions.................... 2060-AJ25
2928 SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low- 2060-AJ72
Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska..............................
2929 SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems... 2060-AJ86
2930 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......................................................................
2931 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....................................................................
2932 SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AL75
Source Review (NSR): Allowables Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL), Aggregation, and
Debottlenecking.......................................................................
2933 SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan......... 2060-AL83
2934 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).............................................................................
2935 SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Allowance System for Controlling HCFC 2060-AL90
Production, Import and Export; Correction.............................................
2936 SAN No. 4808 Amendments to the NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing............ 2060-AL91
2937 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.............................................
2938 SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses 2060-AL94
of Methyl Bromide.....................................................................
2939 SAN No. 4829 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................ 2060-AL97
2940 SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair.................. 2060-AL98
2941 SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines 2060-AM06
Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder......................................................
2942 SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards -- Paint Stripping......................... 2060-AM07
2943 SAN No. 4846 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments...................... 2060-AM08
2944 SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards -- Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization... 2060-AM14
2945 SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Area Source Standards -- Oil and Natural Gas Production.......... 2060-AM16
2946 SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk.. 2060-AM22
2947 SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments.......................... 2060-AM25
2948 SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations..... 2060-AM26
2949 SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated 2060-AM27
Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules....................................................
2950 SAN No. 4864 NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans--Technical Amendments.............. 2060-AM28
2951 SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments..................................... 2060-AM30
2952 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.....
2953 SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Spark-Ignition Engines and Fuel Systems From 2060-AM34
Marine Vessels and Small Equipment....................................................
2954 SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM43
Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................
2955 SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule................................................. 2060-AM45
2956 SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural 2060-AM47
Coatings--Amendments..................................................................
2957 SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity........................ 2060-AM48
2958 SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AM49
of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use with Substitute
Refrigerants..........................................................................
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2959 SAN No. 4892 National Emission Standards for Pharmaceuticals Production; Amendments... 2060-AM52
2960 SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55
Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.....................
2961 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.................................................................
2962 SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals....................... 2060-AM70
2963 SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) 2060-AM71
Manufacturing.........................................................................
2964 SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions--Amendments................................... 2060-AM75
2965 SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................ 2060-AM76
2966 SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; Amendments.................. 2060-AM78
2967 SAN No. 4914 NSPS for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Compression Ignition Engines.. 2060-AM82
2968 SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment................. 2060-AM84
2969 SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments............................. 2060-AM85
2970 SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments......................... 2060-AM87
2971 SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response to Petition to Reconsider........... 2060-AM89
2972 SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM91
Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions...............
2973 SAN No. 4933 Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine 2060-AM93
Particulate Matter and Ozone..........................................................
2974 SAN No. 4325 NESHAP: Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; Reconsideration 2060-AM94
2975 SAN No. 4794 Inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey in the Clean Air Interstate Rule.... 2060-AM95
2976 SAN No. 3837 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process 2060-AM97
Heaters; Reconsideration Notice.......................................................
2977 SAN No. 4956 Rulemaking on Section 126 Petition From North Carolina To Reduce 2060-AM99
Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone.............................
2978 SAN No. 4699 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit 2060-AN00
Programs..............................................................................
2979 SAN No. 4757 Component Durability Procedures for New Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty 2060-AN01
Trucks, and Heavy Duty Vehicles.......................................................
2980 SAN No. 4839 Second Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8- 2060-AN04
Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas......
2981 SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; List of Hazardous Air 2060-AN05
Pollutants, Lesser Quantity Designations, Source Category List; Reconsideration.......
2982 SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating 2060-AN10
of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments......................................
2983 SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AN11
Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing..................................................
2984 SAN No. 4960 Response to Petition of Reconsideration for Findings of Significant 2060-AN12
Contribution and Rulemaking for Georgia for Purposes of Reducing Ozone Interstate
Transport.............................................................................
2985 SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation 2060-AN14
of Fuel Economy Estimates.............................................................
2986 SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain 2060-AN16
Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................
2987 SAN No. 4972 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2006 Critical Use Exemption Rule 2060-AN18
From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide...................................................
2988 SAN No. 4973 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Diesel Engines and Fuels; 2060-AN19
Amendments to the Nonroad and Highway Diesel Fuel Regulations.........................
2989 SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................ 2060-AN20
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2990 SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81
Radon from DOE Facilities.............................................................
2991 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..................................................
2992 SAN No. 3751 NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators.......... 2060-AG31
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2993 SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83
203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51...............................................
2994 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..................................
2995 SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS--Phase 1 and Phase 2.......... 2060-AJ99
2996 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and 2060-AE94
Appendix J of Part 60.................................................................
2997 SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AH23
Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3).....................
2998 SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods........................... 2060-AK61
2999 SAN No. 4313 Petitions to Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants: MEK........................ 2060-AI72
3000 SAN No. 4571 Clean Air Mercury Rule--Electric Utility Steam Generating Unit MACT...... 2060-AJ65
3001 SAN No. 4713 NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants; Amendments................. 2060-AK50
3002 SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention 2060-AK54
Alternative Compliance Requirements...................................................
3003 SAN No. 4763 NESHAP: Ethylene Processes; Amendments................................... 2060-AK80
3004 SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision.................................... 2060-AK41
3005 SAN No. 3910 Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures.................................. 2060-AH34
3006 SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data 2060-AJ82
Used in Development of an Individual Baseline.........................................
3007 SAN No. 4757 Emissions Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles and Light- 2060-AK76
Duty Trucks...........................................................................
3008 SAN No. 4450 Clean Air Visibility Rule................................................ 2060-AJ31
3009 SAN No. 4621 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources: Default Baseline 2060-AJ97
Revision..............................................................................
3010 SAN No. 4631 Adoption of the Amended International NOx Standard for Aircraft Engines.. 2060-AK01
3011 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....................................
3012 SAN No. 4634 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Extension of California 2060-AK04
Enforcement Exemptions for Reformulated Gasoline to California Phase 3 Gasoline.......
3013 SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction................................. 2060-AK56
3014 SAN No. 4557 Amendments to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition of 2060-AK62
Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program........................
3015 SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition.... 2060-AK69
3016 SAN No. 4794 Clean Air Interstate Rule (Formerly Titled: Interstate Air Quality Rule). 2060-AL76
3017 SAN No. 4840 Clean Air Fine Particle Designations..................................... 2060-AM04
3018 SAN No. 4855 NESHAP: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing--Amendments. 2060-AM10
3019 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..................
3020 SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements To 2060-AM21
Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard.....................................................
3021 SAN No. 4863 NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites--Amendments........................ 2060-AM23
3022 SAN No. 4857 Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Listing Under SNAP............. 2060-AM24
3023 SAN No. 4868 Exemption of Certain Area Sources From Federal and State Operating Permit 2060-AM31
Programs..............................................................................
3024 SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides.............. 2060-AM33
3025 SAN No. 4883 Test Procedures for Highway and Nonroad Engines.......................... 2060-AM35
3026 SAN No. 4895 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Test Methods.. 2060-AM42
3027 SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for 2060-AM46
Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................
3028 SAN No. 4893 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AM50
for Calendar Year 2005................................................................
3029 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......
3030 SAN No. 4894 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and 2060-AM56
Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.............
3031 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..........................................
3032 SAN No. 3259 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR): Final Rules................. 2060-AM59
3033 SAN No. 4890 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM72
Coating Manufacturing; Amendment......................................................
3034 SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution--Amendments.......................... 2060-AM77
3035 SAN No. 4912 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion 2060-AM79
Turbines..............................................................................
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3036 SAN No. 4913 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam 2060-AM80
Generating Units and Industrial and Commercial Boilers................................
3037 SAN No. 4919 NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks; Amendments... 2060-AM83
3038 SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality 2060-AM88
Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending..............................
3039 SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments................. 2060-AM90
3040 SAN No. 4941 Amendments to Compliance Certification Requirements for State and Federal 2060-AM92
Operating Permits Programs; Correction................................................
3041 SAN No. 4943 Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Removal of VOC 2060-AM98
Exemptions for California's Aerosol Coatings Reactivity-Based Regulation..............
3042 SAN No. 4811 PM 2.5 and PM10 Hot-Spot Analyses in Transportation Conformity Rule 2060-AN02
Amendments............................................................................
3043 SAN No. 4811 Transportation Conformity Amendments for the New PM2.5 NAAQS Standards 2060-AN03
and PM2.5 Precursors..................................................................
3044 SAN No. 4952 Stay of the Findings of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking for 2060-AN06
Georgia for Purposes of Reducing Ozone Interstate Transport...........................
3045 SAN No. 4954 Finding of Failure To Submit Section 110(a) SIP Requirements............. 2060-AN07
3046 SAN No. 4957 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AN09
Organic Chemical Manufacturing-- Amendments...........................................
3047 SAN No. 4961 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of 2060-AN13
Methyl Bromide for the 2005 Supplemental Request......................................
3048 SAN No. 4970 Small Municipal Waste Combustor New Source Performance Standards and 2060-AN17
Emission Guidelines Amendments........................................................
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3049 SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA00
Station; Navajo Nation................................................................
3050 SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA01
Station; Four Corners Power Plant.....................................................
3051 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...................................................................
3052 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.......
3053 SAN No. 4266 Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide........ 2060-AI43
3054 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................... 2060-AA61
3055 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins- 2060-AH47
Amendments............................................................................
3056 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01
Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas...........................
3057 SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk 2060-AK08
Standards.............................................................................
3058 SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK13
3059 SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading 2060-AK17
Operations--Residual Risk Standard....................................................
3060 SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards.................. 2060-AK19
3061 SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards. 2060-AK21
3062 SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK24
3063 SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries -- Residual Risk Standards.................. 2060-AK25
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. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73
Combustion Turbines--Petition to Delist...............................................
3066 SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK12
3067 SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK15
3068 SAN 4383. Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From the 2060-AI99
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey..............................
3069 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations......... 2060-AI03
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3070 SAN No. 4700 Selection of Sequence of Mandatory Sanctions To Be Applied Pursuant to 2060-AK46
Section 502 of the Clean Air Act......................................................
3071 SAN No. 3263 Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures.......... 2060-AE20
3072 SAN No. 3262 Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................... 2060-AE22
3073 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31
Provisions............................................................................
3074 SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97
Amendment to the Final Rule...........................................................
3075 SAN 4391. Rescinding Finding That Preexisting PM10 Standards Are No Longer Applicable 2060-AJ05
in Northern Ada County/Boise, Idaho...................................................
3076 SAN No. 4783 Voluntary Superior Monitoring............................................ 2060-AK85
3077 SAN 4798. Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8-hour Ozone 2060-AL85
National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas.................
3078 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...................
3079 SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese 2060-AL93
Residual Risk Standards...............................................................
3080 SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard........................... 2060-AL96
3081 SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards 2060-AL99
3082 SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AM00
3083 SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry.............. 2060-AM12
3084 SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards-- Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) 2060-AM13
Production............................................................................
3085 SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre- 2060-AM15
Charged Split Systems.................................................................
3086 SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AM18
3087 SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards -- Industrial Inorganic Chemicals 2060-AM19
Manufacturing.........................................................................
3088 SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant from Section 112 of the 2060-AM20
Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)..........................................
3089 SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36
(NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries.................................................
3090 SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing..................... 2060-AM37
3091 SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44
(NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................
3092 SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry.................... 2060-AM53
3093 SAN No. 4699 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air 2060-AM63
Applicable Requirements and on Methods To Improve Such Monitoring.....................
3094 SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be............. 2060-AM69
3095 SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Stage I--Area Source Standards............. 2060-AM74
3096 SAN No. 4915 NSPS for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Spark Ignited Engines......... 2060-AM81
3097 SAN No. 4955 NESHAP: Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating)--Area Source Rule... 2060-AN08
3098 SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Autobody Refinishing--Area Source Rule........................... 2060-AN21
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3099 SAN No. 4683 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-- 2060-AK37
Exclusion of 4 Compounds..............................................................
3100 SAN No. 4096 Phase I (FIP) To Reduce the Regional Transport of Ozone in the Eastern 2060-AH87
United States.........................................................................
3101 SAN No. 4555 Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment...................................... 2060-AJ68
3102 SAN No. 4620 National Emission Standards for Coke Oven Batteries--Residual Risk 2060-AJ96
Standards.............................................................................
3103 SAN No. 4712 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Amendments........................ 2060-AK49
3104 SAN No. 4714 NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries: Catalytic Cracking Units, Catalytic 2060-AK51
Reforming Units, and Sulfur Recovery Units; Amendments................................
3105 SAN No. 4030 Expanded Definitions for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles and Engines Meeting 2060-AH52
Low-Emission Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards.......................................
3106 SAN No. 4393 Control of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)............................ 2060-AJ00
3107 SAN No. 3412 Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)................................... 2060-AF70
3108 SAN No. 3922 Revised Permit Revision Procedures for the Federal Operating Permits 2060-AG92
Program-Part 71.......................................................................
3109 SAN No. 4535 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of 2060-AJ63
Methyl Bromide........................................................................
3110 SAN No. 4487 Federal Implementation Plans for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon and 2012-AA01
Washington............................................................................
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3111 SAN No. 4254 Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to Exclude 2060-AI45
Tertiary Butyl Acetate................................................................
3112 SAN No. 4547 Modification of Authority To Grant Alternative Method Approvals.......... 2060-AJ83
3113 SAN No. 4691 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AK42
Source Review (NSR): Clean Units......................................................
3114 SAN No. 4811 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments for New 8-Hour Ozone and PM2.5 2060-AL73
National Ambient Air Quality Standards................................................
3115 SAN No. 4095 Section 126 Rule: Lifting the 8-hour Stay................................ 2060-AL79
3116 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
3117 SAN No. 4802 Amendments to Leather Finishing NESHAP................................... 2060-AL89
3118 SAN No. 3560 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute 2060-AM05
Refrigerants; Leak Repair Requirements for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Equipment.............................................................................
3119 SAN No. 4917 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Substitute Refrigerant Recycling; 2060-AM51
Amendment to the Definition of Refrigerant............................................
3120 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AM65
Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide (Coatings).....................................
3121 SAN No. 4928 NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Production Amendments......................... 2060-AM86
3122 SAN No. 4571 Revision of December 2000 Regulatory Finding on the Emissions of Haz. Air 2060-AM96
Pollutants From Electric Utility Steam Generating Units & Removal of Coal & Oil-Fired
Electric Utility Steam Generating Units...............................................
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ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3123 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63
Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste......................................................
3124 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)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3125 SAN 4054.1. Approaches to an Integrated Framework for Management and Disposal of Low- 2060-AL78
Activity Radioactive Waste............................................................
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3126 SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products..... 2070-AD51
3127 SAN No. 4610 Acceptability of Research Using Human Subjects........................... 2070-AD57
3128 SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44
Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations....................
3129 SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program............... 2070-AD29
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3130 SAN No. 4727 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Chemical Selection Approach 2070-AD59
for Initial Round of Screening........................................................
3131 SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and 2070-AB95
Containment...........................................................................
3132 SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule........................... 2070-AC46
3133 SAN No. 4216 Pesticides; Emergency Exemption Process Revisions........................ 2070-AD36
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3134 SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals................. 2070-AC12
3135 SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials......................... 2070-AD30
3136 SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening 2070-AD61
and Testing Phase.....................................................................
3137 SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program................................. 2070-AD24
3138 SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral 2070-AD49
Coat Proteins.........................................................................
3139 SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived 2070-AD55
Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants...........................
3140 SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by 2070-AD56
Primarily Affecting the Plant.........................................................
3141 SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide 2070-AD14
Products..............................................................................
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3142 SAN No. 4609 Pesticides; Exemption of Medical Devices Treated With Antimicrobial 2070-AD54
Pesticides............................................................................
3143 SAN No. 4789 WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Rule (Completion of a 2070-AD66
Section 610 Review)...................................................................
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3144 SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)................... 2070-AB94
3145 SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b)................ 2070-AJ01
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3146 SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58
Exemptions for Polymers...............................................................
3147 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79
Substances............................................................................
3148 SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives.................. 2070-AD28
3149 SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48
Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture...............................
3150 SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins..................... 2070-AJ04
3151 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05
Administration (MARAD)................................................................
3152 SAN No. 4953 Pre-Renovation Lead Education Rule....................................... 2070-AJ14
3153 SAN No. 4975 Transfering Rights to Manufacture Chemical Substances Under TSCA......... 2070-AJ15
3154 SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule, Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)............... 2070-AJ18
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3155 SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals..... 2070-AD16
3156 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............... 2070-AB08
3157 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules................. 2070-AB11
3158 SAN No. 3301 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Revisions..................................... 2070-AD63
3159 SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 2070-AJ02
(PBDEs)...............................................................................
3160 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)...................... 2070-AJ06
3161 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine..................................... 2070-AJ09
3162 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride.................................. 2070-AJ10
3163 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride................................. 2070-AJ11
3164 SAN No. 4942 Significant New Use Rule for Glycol Ethers (2-Ethoxyethanol, 2- 2070-AJ12
Ethoxyethanol Acetate, 2-Methoxyethanol, or 2-Methoxyethanol Acetate).................
3165 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride................................... 2070-AJ13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3166 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions.............................. 2070-AC51
3167 SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban..... 2070-AC21
3168 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Training, Accreditation, and Certification 2070-AC64
Rule and Model State Plan Rule--Bridges and Structures................................
3169 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Abatement Amendments for Renovation and 2070-AC83
Remodeling............................................................................
3170 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20
Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce.......................
3171 SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues 2070-AD52
3172 SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New 2070-AA59
Chemical Substances...................................................................
3173 SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27
Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................
3174 SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)................. 2070-AC27
3175 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................... 2070-AC76
3176 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................ 2070-AD10
3177 SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44
Reproductive Toxicity.................................................................
3178 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................... 2070-AA58
3179 SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........ 2070-AC37
3180 SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........ 2070-AD25
3181 SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53
Plants)...............................................................................
3182 SAN No. 4777 Lead; Amendments to Requirements for Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint 2070-AD64
or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing.........................................
3183 SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)....................... 2070-AJ07
3184 SAN No. 3493 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs)............................ 2070-AJ08
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3185 SAN No. 3508 Lead; Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris................. 2070-AC72
3186 SAN No. 4788 Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and 2070-AD65
Child-Occupied Facilities (Completion of a Section 610 Review)........................
3187 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Voluntary Program for Renovation and 2070-AJ03
Remodeling............................................................................
3188 SAN No. 3118 TSCA Section 8(e) Reporting Guidance; Correction, Clarification of 2070-AJ16
Applicability, and Announcement Regarding the Issuance Questions and Answers..........
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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3189 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................................................................
3190 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...........................................................................
3191 SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule................. 2025-AA14
3192 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, Titanate From the 2025-AA16
Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory......................
3193 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics 2025-AA17
Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
3194 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics Release 2025-AA19
Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.....................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3195 SAN No. 4595 Change of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements From 2025-AA10
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes to North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) Codes...................................................
3196 SAN No. 4938 TRI Reporting Forms Modification Rule.................................... 2025-AA15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3197 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17
Streamlining Rule.....................................................................
3198 SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11
Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation.....................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3199 SAN No. 3994 Response to a Petition Requesting Deletion of Phosmet From the Extremely 2050-AE42
Hazardous Substances (EHS) List.......................................................
3200 SAN No. 4015 TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original TRI List........................ 2025-AA03
3201 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition to Delete DBNPA from the Toxics Release 2025-AA00
Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.....................................................
3202 SAN No. 4265 TRI; Revisions to the Otherwise Use Activity Exemptions and the Coal 2025-AA06
Extraction Activities Exemption.......................................................
3203 SAN No. 2847 TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information Requirements................... 2025-AA09
3204 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Modify Reporting for Chrominum, Nickel, and 2025-AA18
Copper Alloys for Toxics Release Inventory Metal Compound Categories..................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3205 SAN No. 4824 Hazardous Waste Generator Program Evaluation............................. 2050-AG25
3206 SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Determination of Equivalent Treatment for 2050-AF12
Macroencapsulation of Radioactive Lead Solids; Definition of Macroencapsulation.......
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3207 SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation From F006 Waste Streams...................... 2050-AE97
3208 SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery 2050-AE93
Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development......................
3209 SAN No. 4834 Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of 2050-AG15
Hazardous Waste (F019 Listing Amendment in Wastewater Treatment Sludges From Zinc
Phosphating Processes in Automotive Assembly Plants)..................................
3210 SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and 2050-AG18
Research Laboratories.................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3211 SAN No. 4028 Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities....... 2050-AE44
3212 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23
Containing Recovered Materials........................................................
3213 SAN No. 3989 Methods Innovation Rule.................................................. 2050-AE41
3214 SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation...................................... 2050-AE21
3215 SAN No. 4084 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative......................................... 2050-AE50
3216 SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste 2050-AE52
Regulations...........................................................................
3217 SAN No. 4501 Revision of Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Hazardous Waste Mixtures. 2050-AE84
3218 SAN No. 3333 NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste 2050-AE01
Combustors (Phase I Final Replacement Standards and Phase II).........................
3219 SAN No. 4092 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste 2050-AG21
Program: Mercury-Containing Equipment.................................................
3220 SAN No. 4439 Project XL--Ortho-McNeil Pilot Project Allowing On-Site Treatment of Low- 2090-AA14
Level Mixed Wastes Without RCRA Permit................................................
3221 SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor 2090-AA29
Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York.................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3222 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)..................................... 2050-AE34
3223 SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81
Commercial Electric Power Producers...................................................
3224 SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power 2050-AE83
Producers and Minefilling.............................................................
3225 SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on 2050-AE67
Alternative Liners....................................................................
3226 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.......................................................
3227 SAN No. 4735 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative, Phase 2................................ 2050-AF01
3228 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.......
3229 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........
3230 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated 2050-AE51
Industrial Wipes......................................................................
3231 SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste............................... 2050-AE98
3232 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)....................... 2050-AC71
3233 SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06
Requirements..........................................................................
3234 SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for 2050-AG20
Electronic Manifests..................................................................
3235 SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion Under RCRA...................... 2050-AG24
3236 SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................ 2090-AA34
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3237 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........................
3238 SAN No. 4944 Regulatory Incentives for the National Environmental Performance Track 2090-AA36
Program...............................................................................
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OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3239 SAN No. 2634 Regulatory Actions Associated With the Notices of Data Availability on 2050-AG23
the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule........................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3240 SAN No. 2634 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) 2050-AG16
Rule..................................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3241 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed 2050-AD75
and Final Rules.......................................................................
3242 SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx....... 2050-AF02
3243 SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities...... 2050-AF03
3244 SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions To Align With the National Response 2050-AG22
Plan..................................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3245 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)....................................................
3246 SAN No. 4739 Standards and Practices for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries......... 2050-AF04
3247 SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund 2050-AE62
State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3248 SAN No. 4201 Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances under CERCLA Section 2050-AE63
102(a)................................................................................
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3249 SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution 2050-AE87
Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements.....................
3250 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces-- 2040-AD39
Phase II..............................................................................
3251 SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. Coli, Enterococci, Fecal 2040-AE68
Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act...................................
3252 SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE76
3253 SAN No. 4947 Effluent Guidelines for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source 2040-AE78
Category (Revision)...................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3254 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......................
3255 SAN No. 3663 Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New 2040-AC58
Sources of Pollution..................................................................
3256 SAN No. 4690 Policy Regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit 2040-AD87
Requirements for Municipal Wastewater Treatment During Wet Weather Conditions.........
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3257 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)..................................................................................
3258 SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water 2040-AC75
Act...................................................................................
3259 SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures 2040-AC92
Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring....................................
3260 SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures 2040-AC93
and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures......................................
3261 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............................
3262 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
3263 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions............................................. 2040-AC84
3264 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.............................................
3265 SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges from Cruise Ships 2040-AD89
Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters...................................................
3266 SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61
Guidelines............................................................................
3267 SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing 2040-AE69
Operations............................................................................
3268 SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply 2040-AE74
and Treatment.........................................................................
3269 SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters 2040-AE77
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3270 SAN No. 4344 Water Quality Standards for Indian Country Waters........................ 2040-AD46
3271 SAN No. 4623 Watershed Rule: Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Revisions........ 2040-AD82
3272 SAN No. 4852 Water Quality Standards for Pathogens and Pathogen Indicators for Coastal 2040-AE63
Recreation Waters.....................................................................
3273 SAN No. 4932 Effluent Guidelines for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Point 2040-AE65
Source Category.......................................................................
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3274 SAN No. 4765 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Modification of Permit 2040-AE71
Deadline for Storm Water Discharges From Oil and Gas Construction Activity That
Disturbs One to Five Acres............................................................
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3275 SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93
Revisions.............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3276 SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Rule............ 2040-AA97
3277 SAN No. 4341 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface 2040-AD37
Water Treatment Rule..................................................................
3278 SAN No. 4342 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfection 2040-AD38
Byproducts Rule.......................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3279 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon....................... 2040-AA94
3280 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb.................... 2040-AC13
3281 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary 2040-AD54
Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR.............................
3282 SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total 2040-AD94
Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System
Requirements..........................................................................
3283 SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3.............................. 2040-AD99
3284 SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs.................. 2040-AD40
3285 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)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3286 SAN No. 4703 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 2.............................. 2060-AD86
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SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3287 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................ 2040-AB85
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_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
2882. 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 02/00/06
Final Action 08/00/07
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2883. 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 09/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
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
Email: mcwhirter.cal@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
2884. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2885. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b; 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as
amended
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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 09/00/05
Final Action 02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2886. 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 (508) standards in contract deliverables.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2887. ? AMENDMENT OF THE STANDARDS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
IN YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-486
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the standards for Yucca Mountain,
Nevada (40 CFR part 197). These standards were issued in 2001 and were
partially remanded by a Federal court in 2004. These amendments will
address the remanded portion of the standards, viz., the compliance
period. Yucca Mountain is the site of a potential geologic repository
for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. It is about
100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, and straddles the boundaries
of the Nevada Test Site, Bureau of Land Management land, and an Air
Force bombing range. The site is being developed by the Department of
Energy (DOE). The DOE will submit a license application to the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC). We (EPA) were given the authority to set
Yucca Mountain-specific standards in the Energy Policy Act of 1992
(EnPA). The EnPA also requires NRC to adopt our standards in its
licensing regulations and use them as a basis to judge compliance of
the repository's performance. The Agency issued final Yucca Mountain
standards in 2001. In July 2004, the DC Circuit Court returned the
standards to EPA for reconsideration of the regulatory time frame. The
Court found that the 10,000-year compliance period violates our
authorizing statute for Yucca Mountain regulation because it is not
``based upon and consistent with'' scientific recommendations required
from the National Academy of Sciences under the legislation. To address
the Court's opinion, we must reassess the time frame in light of the
National Academy's recommendation that compliance must be addressed at
the time of peak dose, which may be as long as several hundred thousand
years into the future.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4964;
Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9198
Fax: 202 343-2065
Email: clark.ray@epamail.epa.gov
Raymond Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9463
Fax: 202 343-2305
Email: lee.raymond@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN15
_______________________________________________________________________
2888. 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, New
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
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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 06/00/05
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4836;
Agency Contact: Adam Levitan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1466
Fax: 202 566-2210
Email: levitan.adam@epamail.epa.gov
Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
2889. 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 09/00/05
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
Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________
2890. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE
(CROMERRR)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 104-13; PL 105-277
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 3 (New); 40 CFR 9 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As proposed, the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and
Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR) was intended to provide a uniform legal
framework for paperless electronic reporting and recordkeeping,
including electronic signature/certification, across EPA's
environmental compliance programs. Based on public comment, however,
EPA now plans to focus on finalizing the electronic reporting
components of proposed CROMERRR, and to defer further action on the
electronic recordkeeping components until a later time. Under current
plans, the final electronic reporting (ER) rule will address electronic
reporting by companies regulated under all of EPA's programs: air,
water, pesticides, toxic substances, wastes, and emergency response.
The final rule would remove existing regulatory obstacles to electronic
reporting, and it would set requirements for companies choosing to
report electronically. In addition, the rule would set the conditions
for allowing electronic reporting under State, tribal or local
environmental programs that operate under EPA authorization. The final
ER rule is intended to make electronic reporting as simple, efficient,
and cost-effective as possible for regulated companies, while ensuring
that a transition from paper to electronic reporting does not
compromise EPA's compliance and enforcement programs. Consequently, the
Agency's strategy is to impose as few specific requirements as
possible, and to keep those requirements neutral with respect to
technology, so the rule will pose no obstacles to adopting new
technologies as they emerge. To ensure that authorized programs at the
State, tribal, and local levels meet EPA's electronic reporting goals,
the final ER rule would specify a set of criteria that these programs
must satisfy as they initiate electronic reporting. In response to
public comments, EPA is also planning to include provisions for a
streamlined process for EPA to review and approve authorized program
revisions or modifications to allow electronic reporting.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/31/01 66 FR 46162
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4270; Formerly listed as RIN 2020-AA41.
Agency Contact: Evi Huffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2823T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1697
Fax: 202 260-9322
Email: huffer.evi@epamail.epa.gov
David Schwarz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2823T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1704
Fax: 202 566-1684
Email: schwarz.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA07
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2891. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/04 69 FR 55377
Final Action 08/00/05
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@epamail.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@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
2892. MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO EPAAR CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; sec (c), 63 Stat 390, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2893. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Not applicable
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 inal 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 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3671;
Agency Contact: William Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Research and Development, 8103, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3358
Email: wood.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA06
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2894. 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 Final 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 sec 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 05/00/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2895. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR NASA WHITE SANDS TEST
FACILITY ELECTRONIC REPORTING IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES I - II)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Safe Drinking Water Act; 42 USC 300f to 300J-26; Solid
Waste Disposal Act; 42 USC 6901 to 6992k
CFR Citation: 00 CFR NYD
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 05/00/05
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: 202 566-2211
Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
2896. 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; 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 the availability of
qualified MBEs and WBEs in the relevant geographic market; (2)
authorizing or requiring recipients and their prime contractors
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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:
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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, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
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
Jeanette Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4100
Fax: 202 501-0756
Email: brown.jeanettel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
2897. 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@epamail.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@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
2898. WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP) FY 2003 REPORT TO CONGRESS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Report Sent to Congress 12/10/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lisa Sharp
Phone: 202-343-9265
Fax: 202 343-2305
Email: sharp.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
Raymond Lee
Phone: 202-343-9463
Fax: 202 343-2305
Email: lee.raymond@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM73
_______________________________________________________________________
2899. PERSISTENT, BIOACCUMULATIVE, AND TOXIC (PBT) POLLUTANTS STRATEGY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 03/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Tom--HQ Murray
Phone: 202 564-8810
Fax: 202 564-8901
Email: murray.tom-hq@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Matthai
Phone: 202 564-8839
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Fax: 202 564-8899
Email: matthai.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
2900. 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 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4759;
Agency Contact: WilliamL 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@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
_______________________________________________________________________
2901. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 10/00/05
NPRM 04/00/06
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, Washington, 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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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
2902. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK68
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2903. 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, December 20, 2005.
Final, Judicial, September 27, 2006.
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
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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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2904. 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.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/05
Final Action 08/00/06
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4227
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ61
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2905. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF72
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2906. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 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 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4070;
Agency Contact: Dave Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5350
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: stonefield.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Coda, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-3037
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: coda.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH93
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2907. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR)
provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing
preconstruction permitting of minor stationary sources and major
stationary sources of air pollution in nonattainment areas 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,
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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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
Mark Sendzik, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5534
Email: sendzik.mark@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH37
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2908. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments and the private sector.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated revised National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). The rule
described in this paragraph -- the Implementation Rule for PM-2.5 NAAQS
-- will include requirements and guidance for State and local air
pollution agencies to develop and submit State implementation plans
(SIPs) designed to bring the areas into attainment with the 1997
standards. These SIP-development activities include conducting
technical analyses to identify effective strategies for reducing
emissions contributing to PM-2.5 levels, and adopting regulations as
needed in order to attain the standards. Ambient air quality monitoring
for 1999-2001 shows that areas exceeding the standards are located
throughout the eastern half of the U.S. and in California. Estimates
show that compliance with the standards will prevent thousands of
premature deaths from heart and lung disease, tens of thousands of
hospital admissions and emergency room visits, and millions of absences
from school and work every year.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4752;
Agency Contact: Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5592
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK74
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2909. 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 05/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
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, 1806A, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1063
Fax: 202-564-7299
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
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D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH84
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2910. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Amdmt 05/23/02 67 FR 36476
Supplemental NPRM 06/00/05
Final Action 01/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5671
Fax: 919 541-0246
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ41
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2911. 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: Since publication of the final Printing and Publishing
NESHAP, we have discovered several minor errors. This action will
correct those errors and clarify some of the rule language. The main
change will be to correct the instructions for determining HAP content
of inks and other materials from formulation data. No substantive
changes will be made to the stringency of the rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Final Action 04/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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2912. 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 CFR 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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: 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@epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
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Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ78
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2913. 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, completed Options
Selection, and have scheduled Final Agency Review for February 2005.
The assessment results show cancer incidence less than 1.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK09
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2914. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006.
Abstract: On December 14, 1994, we promulgated National Emission
Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals
and Pipeline Breakout Stations) (59 FR 64318). The national emission
standards limit and control hazardous air pollutants (HAP) that are
known or suspected to cause cancer or have other serious health or
environmental effects. Section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
directs EPA to assess the risk remaining (residual risk) after the
application of national emission standards controls. Also, CAA section
112(d)(6) requires us to review and revise the national emission
standards as necessary by taking into account developments in
practices, processes, and control technologies. The proposal in early
2005 will announce a decision and requests public comments on the
residual risk assessment and technology review for the national
emission standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4655, EDocket No.: OAR-2004-0019;
Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK10
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2915. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
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
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________
2916. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
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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. Approximately 27,000
perchloroethylene (perc) dry cleaning facilities are in existence.
Fifteen of these facilities are major sources (use more than 2100
gallons of perc per year), subject to MACT requirements under the
technology-based NESHAP requirements. The remaining facilities are area
sources (use less than 2100 gallons of perc per year) subject to GACT
requirements under the NESHAP. The peer reviewed risk assessment
revealed risk from major source dry cleaning facilities in excess of
100 in a million; therefore, EPA is currently assessing options to
reduce risk from these facilities. EPA has agreed with litigants to a
deadline of April 28, 2006, for completion of this effort.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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2917. 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.
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 (and associated cleaning), welding, and sandblasting of ships
under construction or repair at major sources. Shipbuilding and ship
repair operations means any building, repair, repainting, converting,
or alteration of ships. A ``ship'' means any marine or freshwater
vessel used for military or commercial operations, including self-
propelled vessels, and navigational aids (buoys). The term shipyard
applies to any facility that performs construction or repair of ships,
or self identifies its SIC Codes as 3731 (and National Security SIC
Code), with no regard to physical location or type of operation. A 1987
study showed that 14 out of 590 establishments (2.4 percent) accounted
for about 66 percent of the industry value shipments. We estimate that
there are 52 potential major source facilities today. 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. We
completed a preliminary assessment ``Residual Risk (RR) Test'' using
readily available information from 10 representative, high emitting,
facilities in December 2002. A relatively simple health protective
analysis was performed to assess the emission's potential to produce
chronic cancer and non-cancer risks and acute non-cancer risks to
humans via the inhalation pathway. The results of the RR test showed
that we ``do not'' have sufficient data to remove the shipbuilding
source category from consideration for a residual risk rule. Seven out
of the 10 modeled shipyards either had cancer risk more than 1.00 E-6
or chronic hazard index (HI) = 0.2. The results were presented to the
Work Group, EPA management, and the appropriate stakeholders.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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
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2918. 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: The Halogenated Solvent Cleaning NESHAP limits emissions of
HAP from solvent cleaning machines that use any of the following
halogenated solvents: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene,
trichloroethylene, 1,1,1, - trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride,
chloroform, or any combination of these solvents in a total
concentration greater than 5 percent by weight. Each individual solvent
cleaning machine is an affected source. The Halogenated Solvent
Cleaning NESHAP was projected to reduce nationwide emissions of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from halogenated solvent cleaning
machines by 85,300 tons per year, or 63 percent of the 1991 baseline
emissions of 140,525 tons/year. On December 3, 1999, the rule was
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amended by adding compliance options for continuous web cleaning
machines. Continuous web cleaning machines are considered a subset of
in-line cleaning machines and are defined as: ``a solvent cleaning
machine in which parts such as film, coils, wire, and metal strips are
cleaned at speeds typically in excess of 11 feet per minute. Parts are
generally uncoiled, cleaned such that the same part is simultaneously
entering and exiting the solvent application area of the solvent
cleaning machine, and then recoiled or cut.'' This action is required
by the CAA to assess residual risk and develop standards as necessary
to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/05
Final Action 01/00/07
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, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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
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2919. 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. The magnetic tape coating
process entails a mixture of magnetic (metal) particles, resins, and
solvents applied to either a plastic film or paper. The HAP used in
this industry include methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone
(MIBK), toluene, toluene diisocyanate, ethylene glycol, methanol,
xylenes, chromium, cobalt, ethylbenzene, and acetaldehyde. The most
common HAP solvents are MEK (68 percent) and toluene (29 percent). The
non-HAP solvents used in this industry include cyclohexanone, acetone,
and isopropyl alcohol (IPA). The magnetic particles are combinations of
iron, chrome, and cobalt. Particulate HAP emissions can result from
handling of materials, cleaning of process equipment, and adding dry
media to mix tanks during coating mix preparation. New processes for
manufacturing magnetic tape products have been developed by at least
one company in recent years. There are a total of six facilities
manufacturing magnetic tape in the nation. Half of these are located in
the State of Alabama. The residual risk analyses performed for this
source category and the final determination to develop and promulgate
additional standards for the source category is dependent on certain
policy decisions. The EPA modeled each of the six facilities with
magnetic tape manufacturing source category emission sources and found
no facilities with a cancer risk at or above 1 in 1 million. The EPA
also found the maximum noncancer risks from these facilities to be
significantly below 0.2. The EPA believes that these six facilities
constitute all of the emissions from this source category and that the
assessment is likely to overestimate rather than underestimate risks.
Therefore, EPA has determined that this source category currently
presents an acceptable level of cancer and noncancer risks and provides
an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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2920. 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
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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 11/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1167
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK84
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2921. 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
within the synthetic organic chemical industry.
Timetable:
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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. 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,
C504-04, 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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2922. 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. There are no new categories being
regulated nor are any limits being lowered. Several definitions are
being updated to provide more clarity. The variance process is being
streamlined. A correction is being made to the address for Region 3.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 10/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5460
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5396
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI62
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2923. 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
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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 11/00/05
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4584
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: lieske.christopher@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK70
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2924. 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-propylbromide (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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33283
NPRM Correction 10/02/03 68 FR 56809
Supplemental NPRM 09/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
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
Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2362
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK26
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2925. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4697;
Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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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, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK45
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2926. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
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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2927. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4417
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov
Michael Papp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2408
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: papp.michael@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ25
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2928. 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
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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 reproposal to implement
nationwide diesel fuel content standards for nonroad, locomotive and
marine engines as it applies to Alaska's rural areas.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
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: David Korotney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6407, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734-214-4507
Fax: 734-214-4050
Email: korotneydavid@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
_______________________________________________________________________
2929. 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, 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/05
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, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5635
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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2930. PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR FUELS: CRITERIA FOR SELF-
QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS; DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL STATISTICAL
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Transportation fuels (like gasoline and diesel fuel) are
regulated by EPA under the Clean Air Act to control the emissions that
result when they are burned in engines, and also to protect engines'
emission control equipment. Fuels regulations require measurement of
various of the fuels' properties, and prescribe ``designated''
analytical methods for that purpose. This regulation is intended to
provide a way for regulated parties to self-qualify alternatives to the
designated measurement methods that may be cheaper, quicker, simpler,
more amenable to automation, or otherwise preferable. The regulation
will also prescribe a minimum level of statistical quality control for
all fuels test methods, designated or alternative. The regulations
should quicken the adoption of new measurement technologies by removing
the need for multiple method-specific rule-makings, but to do so in a
way that will not degrade the performance of the overall
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measurement system. Introduction of statistical quality control for all
methods should improve measurement precision and accuracy in actual
practice across all methods.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4633;
Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products
Manufacturing; 54199 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical
Services; 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; 42271
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 48691 Pipeline Transportation of
Refined
Agency Contact: John Holley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9305
Fax: 202 233-9557
Email: holley.john@epamail.epa.gov
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
RIN: 2060-AK03
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2931. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/05
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
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK77
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2932. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ALLOWABLES PLANTWIDE APPLICABILITY LIMIT (PAL),
AGGREGATION, AND DEBOTTLENECKING
Priority: Other 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: These rules clarify when less than significant emissions
increases from multiple activities at a single major stationary source
must be considered together for the purposes of determining major new
source review (NSR) applicability (aggregation). We are also changing
in the way emissions from permitted emissions units upstream or
downstream from those undergoing a physical change or change in the
method of operation are considered when determining if a proposed
project will result in a significant emissions increase
(debottlenecking). The rules also provide an allowables plantwide
applicability limit (PAL) option that is based on the allowable
emissions from major stationary sources. A PAL is an optional approach
that provides the owners or operators of major stationary sources with
the ability to manage facility-wide emissions without triggering major
NSR. The added flexibility of a PAL allows sources to respond rapidly
to market changes consistent with the goals of the NSR program. The
regulations for aggregation and debottlenecking are intended to improve
implementation of the program by articulating principles for
determining major NSR applicability that were previously addressed
through guidance only. The purpose of the allowables PAL rule is to
encourage major stationary sources to install state-of-the-art controls
in exchange for regulatory certainty and flexibility.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4793;
Agency Contact: Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1084
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov
Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
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Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL75
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2933. 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
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NPRM 06/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL83
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2934. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE EIGHT-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING
INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (NOX SIP CALL)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Nitrogen Oxides State Implementation Plan Call (NOx
SIP Call) (63 FR 57356, October 27, 1998), EPA found that emissions of
NOx from 22 States and the District of Columbia (hereinafter referred
to as `23 States') significantly contribute to downwind areas'
nonattainment of the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA also separately found that
NOx emissions from the same 23 States significantly contribute to
downwind nonattainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Subsequently, the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C.
Circuit) remanded the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. (American Trucking
Associations, Inc. v. EPA, 175 F.3d 1027 on rehearing 195 F.3d 4 (D.C.
Cir. 1999).) EPA stayed the 8-hour basis of the NOx SIP Call rule on
September 18, 2000 (65 FR 56245) based on the uncertainty created by
the D.C. Circuit's decision. EPA has now completed the actions
necessary to address the aforementioned remand, and therefore is now
conducting rulemaking to lift the stay. EPA is proposing to lift the
stay of our findings in the NOx SIP Call contained in 40 CFR sec
51.121(a)(2), related to the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS). This action does not create any new requirements; it
merely reinstitutes a requirement of the NOx SIP Call that had
previously been stayed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4797;
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5665
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL84
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2935. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
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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, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9185
Fax: 202-565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL90
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2936. 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
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NPRM 05/00/05
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,
C504-04, 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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2937. 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:
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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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4405
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sherwood.todd@epamail.epa.gov
Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4288
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL92
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2938. 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:
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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
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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
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2939. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/05
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,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL97
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2940. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling
emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air
pollutants (HAP) under the Clean Air Act. These regulations are
codified at 40 CFR parts 60, 61, 63, and 65. These regulations require
periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps, valves, and
connectors. The current work practice requires each pump, valve, and
connector to be individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had
LDAR programs in place for over 20 years and view them as burdensome
because they are labor intensive. Newer image 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/06
Final Action 04/00/07
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL98
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2941. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/29/04 69 FR 39276
NPRM 11/00/05
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4871;
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Agency Contact: Jean--Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, 6401A, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4822
Email: revelt.jean-marie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM06
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2942. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS -- PAINT STRIPPING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 15, 2005.
Final, Statutory, December 15, 2006.
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
consisting of several smaller pollution sources grouped within one
site. As part of that strategy, several area-source categories were
listed for possible regulation. Paint stripping area sources was listed
as one of those categories, and this rulemaking will address measures
to control pollution from the paint-stripping category.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Final Rule 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4861;
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM07
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2943. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
Final Action 05/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5671
Fax: 919 541-0246
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM08
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2944. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS -- ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL
STERILIZATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to list source categories
that contribute to the emissions of 30 listed (or area source) HAPs,
and that are, or will be, subject to standards under section 112 of the
Act. Sterilization processes use ethylene oxide which is one of the 30
listed HAPs. Hospital sterilization is a major source of ethylene oxide
relative to other are source categories considered for listing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4859;
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM14
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2945. 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
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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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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM16
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2946. 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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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM22
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2947. 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 believes 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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NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 09/00/05
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, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, 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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2948. 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.
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Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4865;
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,
C504-04, 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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2949. 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 07/00/05
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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2950. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OF METAL CANS--TECHNICAL 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. This action would provide
technical amendments and clarify monitoring provisions in the surface
coating of metal cans final rule.
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. 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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2951. 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 will revise language in the final rule to correct
errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent. Specifically, we
will revise language specifying where the concentration for remediation
material management units (RMMU) is measured from point of extraction
to point of treatment as proposed in the original rule. We will also
clarify that facilities with current site remediations can use the 1 Mg
HAP exemption if they currently meet that level. We will also clarify
that facilities meeting equipment leak standards for part 61 or other
part 63 standards are exempt from those provisions in 63 subpart GGGGG.
Some grammatical things and incorrect section references will be fixed too.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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
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Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM30
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2952. 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
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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: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4880;
Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4851
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM32
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2953. 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
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NPRM 01/00/06
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4882;
Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM34
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2954. 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
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NPRM 09/00/05
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: 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,
C504-04, 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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2955. 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 field experiences. 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
typically accomplished by authorizing a source to make certain types of
changes (e.g., additional equipment and/or modifications to a source's
method of operation, equipment, raw materials, emission factors, or
monitoring parameters) without requiring further review and/or approval
provided the source meets specific criteria outlined in its permit.
While the chosen solution will depend
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on individual State permitting rules and requirements, such techniques
typically include descriptions of changes or categories of changes
authorized to occur under the approved permit terms, one or more
emissions caps to safeguard NAAQS and/or to assure certain requirements
are not applicable, procedures for testing pollution control device
performance and updating emissions factors or parameter values without
requiring the permit to be amended or re-opened, streamlining of
redundant requirements by applying the most stringent applicable
requirement, and provisions to encourage pollution prevention. Flexible
permitting has the potential to benefit a wide variety of types of
facilities that are regulated under the CAA'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;
improved public understanding of a facility's activities over an
extended period of time; increased certainty and flexibility to make
changes in response to the market; and no less environmental protection
(i.e., often more occurs from the use of emissions caps and the
increased use of pollution prevention practices).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4885;
Agency Contact: Dave Dellarco, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, OEA-095, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-553-4978
Fax: 206-553-0119
Email: dellarco.dave@epa.gov
Stacey Coburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-2569
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: coburn.stacey@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM45
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2956. 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 11/00/05
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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2957. 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
noncompliance 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 04/00/06
Final Action 04/00/07
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4937
Fax: 734 214-4055
Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM48
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2958. 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: 00 CFR 00
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the rule on refrigerant recycling
equipment intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants. This amendment
would clarify how the requirements of Clean Air Act Section 608 extend
to refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment intended for use
with substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 07/00/06
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, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
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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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2959. 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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NPRM 05/00/05
Direct Final Rule 05/00/05
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,
C504-04, 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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2960. 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.
Today's 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 11/00/05
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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2961. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
(RMRR); MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other 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 qualify for the RMRR Exclusion from Major
NSR. We proposed options for this SAN in our RMRR proposal on 12/31/02
(67 FR 80920). However, our current intention is to re-propose this
action in order to solicit comment on another set of options.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
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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2962. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR SECONDARY NONFERROUS METALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the
development of standards for area sources which account for 90% of the
emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP)
listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxis Strategy. The secondary
nonferrous metals source category includes establishments primarily
engaged in recovering nonferrous metals and alloys from new and used
scrap and dross or in producing alloys from purchased refined metals.
This industry includes establishments engaged in both the recovery and
alloying of precious metals. Plants engaged in the recovery of tin
through secondary smelting and refining, as well as by chemical
processes, are included in this industry. Secondary refining and
smelting produces metals from scrap and process waste. Scrap is bits
and pieces of metal parts, bars, turnings, sheets, and wire that are
off-specification or worn-out but are capable of being recycled. Two
metal recovery technologies are generally used to produce refined
metals. Pyrometallurgical technologies are processes that use heat to
separate desired metals from other less or undesirable materials, while
hydrometallurgical technologies the desired metals are separated from
undesirables using techniques that capitalize on differences between
constituent solubilities and/or electrochemical properties while in
aqueous solutions. The secondary nonferrous metals source category is
listed to address some of the urban metal HAP's like lead and chromium
compounds in addition to arsenic.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4888;
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5308
Fax: 919-541-5450
Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM70
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2963. NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE
(EAF) MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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 (about 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 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4889, EDocket No.: OAR-2004-0083;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919-685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM71
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2964. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM75
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2965. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL; 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 integrated iron ansd 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
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NPRM 11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
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
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM76
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2966. 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. Changes to the testing requirements would reduce costs of
testing and address hard-to-test process units. The action is planned
to be proposed on the same day as a reconsideration notice (SAN 4911.1).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4911;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919-685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@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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2967. 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 to be proposed by June 05 and
promulgated by June 06. Information gathering began 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
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NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
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
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
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM82
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2968. NESHAP: DEFENSE LAND SYSTEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAP) from surface coating operations performed on-site at
installations owned or operated by the Armed Forces of the United
States (including the Coast Guard and the National Guard of any such
state) or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the
surface coating of military munitions manufactured by or for the Armed
Forces of the United States (including the Coast Guard and the National
Guard of any such state). Aerospace and shipbuilding surface coating
operations at these installations were originally covered by the
already-promulgated MACT standards for aerospace manufacturing and
rework and shipbuilding and ship repair. However, other recently-
promulgated surface coating MACT standards were also expected to
address other surface coating operations at these installations (e.g.,
miscellaneous metal parts and products, plastic parts and products,
etc.). Following proposal of these standards EPA received comments
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indicating that a separate standard for defense operations is a better
approach. Accordingly, this rulemaking will address all surface coating
activities at these installations which do not meet the applicability
criteria of either the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework or
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair MACT standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4926;
Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5580
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: teal.kim@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-AM84
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2969. 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.
EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry concerning several issues.
EPA has engaged in negotiations with industry concerning these issues
and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments
clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and more
consistent directions on complying with the standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/06
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
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM85
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2970. 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,
including the alleged failure for EPA to establish emission standards
for mercury and asbestos. EPA has decided to voluntarily remand both
the mercury and asbestos sections of the rule. The motions for both
remands were granted by the United States Court of Appeals.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State
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, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM87
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2971. 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 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM89
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2972. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
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
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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 their 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 11/00/05
Final Action 11/00/06
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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2973. 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 Clean Air Interstate Rule. The Clean Air Interstate
Rule (see SAN 4794 elsewhere in this Regulatory Agenda), 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 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 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
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
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM93
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2974. ? NESHAP: BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING;
RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On May 16, 2003, national emission standards for hazardous
air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources at brick and
structural clay products (BSCP) manufacturing facilities were
promulgated (the final rule). Subsequently, the Administrator received
a petition for reconsideration of the final rule. The petition was
granted with respect to one issue arising from the final rule. The
reconsideration issue involves the petitioner's claim that the MACT
floors (and MACT standards based on the floors) at promulgation were
set using a different control technology than the control technologies
upon which the proposed standards were based and that EPA did not
provide adequate opportunity for public comment on the revised MACT
floors. Because the proposed MACT floors and standards were changed in
response to comments received on the proposed rule, reconsideration
provides an opportunity for public comment on the floors and standards
reflected in the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4325.1; Split from RIN 2060-AJ91.
Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing;
327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5025
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: johnson.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
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C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM94
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2975. ? INCLUSION OF DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY IN THE CLEAN AIR
INTERSTATE 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: In the proposed Clean Air Interstate rule (CAIR), EPA adopted
a single-factor threshold of 0.20 mg/m3 contribution to PM2.5
nonattainment as the air quality element of of the definition of
emissions that contribute significantly to nonattainment in another
State. Upon further consideration, EPA believes that this may exclude
some States that should be considered to make a significant
contribution if their future emissions are not reduced below presently
projected levels. We are proposing to supplement the contribution
threshold adopted in the CAIR with a multi-factor weight of evidence
test. Application of the test indicates that New Jersey and Delaware
should be included in the CAIR requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/05
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. 4794.1; Split from RIN 2060-AL76.
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/interstateairquality
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5665
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM95
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2976. ? NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS
AND PROCESS HEATERS; RECONSIDERATION NOTICE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On September 13, 2004, EPA promulgated national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial,
commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters. The final
rule (subpart DDDDD) contains health-based compliance alternatives
based on authority under sections 112(d)(4) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
The methodology and criteria for affected sources to use in
demonstrating that they are eligible for the compliance alternatives
were promulgated in Appendix A to subpart DDDDD. Affected sources
demonstrating that they are eligible for the health-based compliance
alternatives are not required to demonstrate compliance with the
hydrogen chloride (HCl) emission limit and/or may demonstrate
compliance with the total selected metals (TSM) emission limit based on
the sum of emissions for seven metals by excluding manganese emissions.
Following promulgation of the final rule, the Natural Resources Defense
Council (NRDC) and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) filed a
petition for reconsideration. The petition requested reconsideration of
seven aspects of the final rule. With the exception of the petitioners'
issue with adoption of numerous ``no control'' standards in subpart
DDDDD, all of the petitioners' issues relate to the health-based
compliance alternatives in the final rule. The petitioners stated that
reconsideration of the issues is appropriate because the issues could
not have been practicably raised during the public comment period. The
petition for reconsideration also requested a stay of the effectiveness
of the health-based compliance alternatives. In response to granting
the petition, we are requesting comment on the approach used to
demonstrate eligibility for the health-based compliance alternatives,
as outlined in Appendix A of the final rule, and on an issue related to
the inclusion of manganese in the health-based compliance alternative
provisions. We are not requesting comments on any other provisions of
the final rule. The petitioners also requested that we stay the
effectiveness of the health-based compliance provisions of the final
rule, pending reconsideration of those provisions. We are not granting
that request.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reconsideration Notice 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3837.1; Split from RIN 2060-AG69
Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: eddinger.jim@epamail.epa.gov
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM97
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2977. ? RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITION FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO
REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE
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 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 18, 2004.
NPRM, Judicial, August 1, 2005, Proposed Determinations.
Final, Judicial, March 15, 2006, Final Determination.
Abstract: In March 2004, North Carolina submitted a petition to EPA
pursuant to section 126 of the Clean Air Act for the purpose of
controlling interstate transport of air pollution. The petition
requests that EPA make findings that emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)
and sulfur dioxide (SO2) from large electric generating units (EGUs) in
12 States are significantly contributing to fine particulate matter
nonattainment problems in North Carolina and that NOx emissions from
large EGUs in 5 States are significantly contributing to 8-hour ozone
nonattainment problems in North Carolina. If EPA makes such findings,
EPA is authorized to establish Federal emissions limits for the
affected sources. EPA will respond to the petition through notice-and-
comment rulemaking. The sources targeted in the petition may also be
subjected to State-adopted emission limitations in response to a
separate EPA rulemaking action entitled ``Clean Air Interstate Rule,''
which EPA proposed on January 30, 2004.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4956;
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
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM99
_______________________________________________________________________
2978. ? IMPLEMENTING PERIODIC MONITORING IN FEDERAL AND STATE
OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6(c)(1); 40 CFR 71.6(c)(1)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would revise the the Compliance Assurance
Monitoring rule (40 CFR part 64) to be implemented through the
operating permits rule (40 CFR part 70) to define when periodic
monitoring must be created, and to include specific criteria that
periodic monitoring must meet. This rule satisfies our 4-step strategy
announced in the final Umbrella Monitoring Rule (published January 22,
2004) to address monitoring inadequacies. The four steps were: (1) to
clarify the role of title V permits in monitoring (Umbrella Monitoring
Rule); (2) to provide guidance for improved monitoring in PM-Fine
SIP's; (3) to take comment on correction of inadequate monitoring
provisions in underlying rules; and (4) to provide guidance on periodic
monitoring. Draft rule and preamble scheduled for completion in June
2005. WA for RIA development to be issued in March 2005.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.2; Split from RIN 2060-AK29.
Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1058
Email: westlin.peter@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Langdon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4048
Email: langdon.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN00
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2979. ? COMPONENT DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT DUTY
VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES
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. During the
comment period of the NPRM the Agency received a comment from the Afton
Chemical Corporation (formerly known as Ethyl Corporation) suggesting
that EPA did not address the component durability portion of the new
vehicle emission certification process and should establish a procedure
for rulemaking requesting comment on whether our current component
durability process is appropriate or if
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we should revise the process to include a limited amount of testing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Supplemental NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4757.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK76.
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4502
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN01
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2980. ? SECOND DEFERRAL OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF NONATTAINMENT
DESIGNATIONS FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
EARLY ACTION COMPACT AREAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407; 42 USC 7501 to 7515; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice is intended to defer the effective date of
nonattainment designations for certain areas of the country that have
entered into Early Action Compacts (EACs) with EPA. These EAC areas
have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the
Clean Air Act requires and to attain the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by December 31, 2007. This rule would
establish the second of three dates by which EPA will defer the
effective date of nonattainment designations for compact areas or
portions of compact areas, so long as these areas meet agreed-upon
milestones. The first action deferred the effective date of
nonattainment designation until September 30, 2005. This action would
defer the effective date of nonattainment designation for these EAC
areas until December 31, 2006, for those communities that continue to
fulfill all compact obligations. Prior to the time the second deferral
expires, EPA intends to propose and promulgate a third and final
deferral until April 15, 2008, for those areas that continue to meet
all compact milestones, including attainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4839.4; Split from RIN 2060-AM03.
Promulgation of SAN 4839 will include the material formerly proposed as
SAN 4798. SAN 4798 has been merged into SAN 4839.
Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1051
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: driscoll.barbara@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-AN04
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2981. ? NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS; LIST OF
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS, LESSER QUANTITY DESIGNATIONS, SOURCE CATEGORY
LIST; RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice for reconsideration will reopen the comment
period for the risk provisions and start-up, shutdown, and malfunction
provisions. The notice is in response to a petition for reconsideration
EPA received from NRDC and EIP. The notice will reference relevant
portions of the final rule and preamble.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Reconsideration Notice 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4911.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM78.
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919-685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@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-AN05
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2982. ? NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
SURFACE COATING OF AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart IIII
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the final National Emission Standard
for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the surface coating of automobiles and
light-duty trucks. These amendments will clarify the interaction
between this rule and the NESHAP for surface coating of plastic parts
and products. These amendments also will improve the rule by clarifying
specific provisions and correcting errors in the original printing of
the final rule and announce the availability of a revised version of
the Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic Compound
Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Topcoat Operations.
The original final rule was published in the Federal Register on April
26, 2004. (69 FR 22602). The rule affects the surface coating of
automobile and light-duty truck bodies and body parts for use in new
vehicles at facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants.
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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: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4958;
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 Mannnig, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN10
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2983. ? PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES
FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES IN FOAM BLOWING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 612
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is initiating this rulemaking in response to a DC Circuit
action. In July 2004, the DC Circuit Court vacated a portion of an SNAP
final rule published on July 22, 2002 (67 FR 47703). This rule responds
to that vacature and would rule on the use of HCFC-22 and -142b as
substitutes for HCFC-141b in foam blowing. This rule will address
effects of stratospheric ozone depletion and health and environmental
impacts of substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. The ultimate
impact will be to reduce skin cancer, cataracts, and other adverse
impacts of ozone depletion.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/05
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4959;
Agency Contact: Suzanne Kocchi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9387
Email: kocchi.suzanne@epamail.epa.gov
Jeanne Briskin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9135
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: briskin.jeanne@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN11
_______________________________________________________________________
2984. ? RESPONSE TO PETITION OF RECONSIDERATION FOR FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA FOR PURPOSES OF
REDUCING OZONE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In this action, EPA would grant the petition for
reconsideration of a final rule we issued under section 110 of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) related to the interstate transport of nitrogen
oxides (NOx). On April 21, 2004, EPA issued a final rule that required
the State of Georgia to submit SIP revisions that prohibit specified
amounts of NOx emissions--one of the precursors to ozone (smog)
pollution--for the purposes of reducing NOx and ozone transport across
state boundaries in the eastern half of the United States.
Subsequently, the Georgia Coalition for Sound Environmental Policy
(GCSEP) filed a petition for reconsideration requesting that EPA
reconsider the inclusion of the State of Georgia in the rule and also
requested a stay of the applicability of the requirements as to the
State of Georgia. In response to that petition, this rule would grant
the petition for reconsideration, and in a separate rulemaking, stay
the effectiveness of the April 21, 2004, Rule as it relates to the
State of Georgia while EPA conducts notice-and-comment rulemaking to
further address the issues raised by the petitioners.
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: Undetermined
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4960;
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5665
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov
Winifred Okoye, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
2344A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5446
Email: okoye.winifred@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN12
_______________________________________________________________________
2985. ? FUEL ECONOMY LABELING OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REVISIONS TO
IMPROVE CALCULATION OF FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2001 to 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 600
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1974 requires EPA
to establish regulations that require auto manufacturers to display
fuel economy estimates on a label for each new vehicle. EPA also has
authority to prescribe the test procedures used to calculate these fuel
economy estimates. These estimates allow consumers to compare the fuel
economy of different vehicles. Current window stickers have two fuel
economy estimates, ``City'' and ``Highway.'' While actual driving
conditions will cause variations from the EPA estimates, consumers
should expect to achieve fuel economy that is reasonably close to those
estimates. Since EPA last revised the methods for measuring fuel
economy (1985), many conditions have changed--speed limits are higher,
congestion has increased, and more vehicles are equipped with power-
hungry accessories, like air
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conditioning. All of these factors will impact a vehicle's actual fuel
economy. Some of these factors--aggressive and high-speed driving and
air conditioner use in particular--have been addressed in EPA emission
test procedures. In the past few years, there has been a growing
awareness by consumers indicating that they are experiencing lower
actual fuel economy than the EPA estimates. EPA has examined of many
factors that are not currently accounted for in our fuel economy
estimates. EPA's initial analyses indicate that the fuel economy label
estimates are overestimated, perhaps significantly for some vehicles.
This action will provide consumers with more accurate and credible
information regarding the comparative fuel economy of vehicles. This
action will amend the way in which fuel economy estimates are
calculated, primarily by incorporating the fuel economy results from
additional vehicle tests performed today for emissions compliance
purposes. It will also propose changes to how the fuel economy
estimates and other related information are presented to consumers on
the vehicle window sticker label. The changes in this action will not
impact the Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements.
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: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4962;
Agency Contact: Roberts French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4380
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: french.roberts@epa.gov
Robin Moran, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4781
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: french.roberts@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN14
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2986. ? REVISIONS TO THE CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING RULE FOR
THE ACID RAIN PROGRAM AND THE NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would modify the existing requirements for sources
affected by the Acid Rain Program, and the NOx Budget Trading Program.
The Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) rule would be
revised to improve implementation by making improvements to the
monitoring and reporting process that will benefit both EPA and the
facilities affected by the rule. These amendments will have no
environmental impacts, and are expected to reduce the ongoing costs and
burden associated with reporting emissions under the current rule by
instituting a revised reporting procedure that will reduce the
redundancy that currently exists with the existing procedures.
Specifically, as part of its reengineering efforts, EPA is replacing
the existing record type dependant reporting format to an XML data
reporting format that takes advantage of technological advances in data
management. This fundamental change is expected to reduce the costs of
programming data collection systems at the affected facilities and
should provide EPA with the flexibility to better adapt its systems to
unique data configurations, which are not currently easily (or
properly) adaptable by the current reporting structure. EPA expects to
reduce the cost and burden associated with resubmittals of data reports
due to errors identified after the submittals are made. This action
also attempts to clarify, simplify, and enhance certain sections in the
CEM rule to make it easier for sources to understand and comply with
the regulation. Examples include: providing a mechanism for a source to
utilize the concept of long-term cold storage; clarifying that only one
monitoring methodology should be specified at any time; and modifying
the quality assurance timing requirements for ozone season only
reporters. These amendments need to be finalized prior to the planned
implementation date of January 1, 2007.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/05
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4969;
Agency Contact: Matthew Boze, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6204J, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9211
Fax: 202 343-9211
Email: boze.matthew@epamail.epa.gov
Beth Murray, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J,
Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9211
Fax: 202 343-9211
Email: murray.beth@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN16
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2987. ? PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: THE 2006 CRITICAL USE
EXEMPTION RULE FROM THE PHASEOUT OF METHYL BROMIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title VI
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With this action, EPA would amend section 82.8 of 40 CFR part
82, subpart A, entitled ``Grant of essential use allowances and
critical use allowances'' for the chemical methyl bromide. Methyl
bromide is an ozone-depleting substance. Specifically, the rule lists
uses that qualify for the critical use exemption in 2006, and the
amount of additional methyl bromide that may be produced or imported
for those uses in 2006.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4972;
Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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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-AN18
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2988. ? CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM DIESEL ENGINES
AND FUELS; AMENDMENTS TO THE NONROAD AND HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545(c) and 7545(i); 42 USC 7414(a); 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is taking this action to correct, amend, and revise
certain provisions of the Highway Diesel and Nonroad Diesel Fuel
regulations. This action will make minor corrections to clarify the
regulations governing compliance with the diesel fuel standards. This
action will also revise the regulatory text with respect to diesel fuel
credits, to allow refiners greater access to early tax credits, which
will ensure a smooth transition to low sulfur diesel fuel nationwide
and help mitigate the potential for supply shortages. Finally, this
action will revise portions of the designate and track provisions to
accurately reflect how entities will report their information to EPA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4973;
Agency Contact: Tia Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor MI, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4018
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: sutton.tia@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-AN19
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2989. ? REVISIONS TO AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action seeks to combine and consolidate air emission
reporting requirements from three regulations. The three regulations
are the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), the Consolidated Emissions
Reporting Rule (CERR) and the NOX SIP Call. Each of these regulations
has associated emissions reporting requirements. The purpose of this
action is to resolve differences in the reporting requirements in the
three regulations so that the regulated community will have a single
location in the Code of Federal Regulations that details air emission
reporting requirements. For example, the CERR and the NOX SIP Call use
similar but not identical terminology to describe what data must be
reported to EPA. The proposed rule would resolve these differences.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4951;
Agency Contact: Bill Kuykendal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, D205-01, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5372
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: kuykendal.bill@epa.gov
Phil Lorang, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5463
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: lorang.phil@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN20
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2990. 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 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
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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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 01/00/06
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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2991. 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 have been developed that support the
intended action. NFR is being finalized.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/21/00 65 FR 21505
Notice of Data Availability 09/08/03 68 FR 52934
Final Action 08/00/05
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@epa.gov
Mark Evangelista, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2803
Email: evangelista.mark@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK60
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2992. 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 requires the EPA to
promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new sources and
Emission Guidelines (EG) for existing sources for solid waste
incinerators. On November 30, 2004, EPA proposed rules to reduce
emissions from the category of incinerators known as ``other solid
waste incinerators'' (OSWI). OSWI consists of two classes of
incinerators: (1) institutional waste incinerators and (2) very small
municipal waste combustors. Institutional waste incinerators are
located at institutions (e.g., public or private school,; college or
university; church or civic organization; fire or police department;
town, city, county, State or Federal government; etc.) which burns
waste generated at that institution. Very small municipal waste
combustors are incinerators which burn less than 35 tons per day of
municipal solid waste. Municipal solid waste is nonhazardous solid
waste or refuse collected from residential, commercial, institutional,
and industrial sources. Emission standards were proposed for the
following nine air pollutants: particulate matter, sulfur dioxide,
hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium,
mercury, and dioxins. Opacity limits were also proposed. EPA must
promulgate standards by November 30, 2005.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 08/28/00 65 FR 52058
Proposed Standards and Guidance 11/09/00 65 FR 67357
NPRM 12/09/04 69 FR 71472
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3751;
Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5025
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: johnson.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
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C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-7689
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG31
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2993. 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 61640
Final Action 06/00/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2994. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532
Final Action 08/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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2995. IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS--PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 to 7511f; 42 USC
7601(a)(1)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would provide specific requirements for State and
local air pollution control agencies and tribes to prepare State
Implementation Plans (SIPs) and Tribal Implementation Plans (TIPs)
under the 8-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for
ozone, published by EPA on July 18, 1997. The Clean Air Act (CAA)
requires EPA to set ambient air quality standards and requires States
to submit SIPs to implement those standards. The 1997 standards were
challenged in court, but in February 2001, the Supreme Court determined
that EPA has authority to implement a revised ozone standard, but ruled
that EPA must reconsider its implementation plan for moving from the 1-
hour standard to the revised standard. The Supreme Court identified
conflicts between different parts of the CAA related to implementation
of a revised NAAQS, provided some direction to EPA for resolving the
conflicts, and left it to EPA to develop a reasonable approach for
implementation. Thus, this rulemaking must address the requirements of
the CAA and the Supreme Court's ruling. This rule would provide
detailed provisions to address the CAA requirements for SIPs and TIPs
and would thus affect States and tribes. States with areas that are not
attaining the 8-hour ozone NAAQS will have to develop--as part of their
SIPs--emission limits and other requirements to attain the NAAQS within
the timeframes set forth in the CAA. Tribal lands that are not
attaining the 8-hour ozone standard may be affected, and could
voluntarily submit a TIP, but would not be required to submit a TIP. In
cases where a TIP is not submitted, EPA would have the responsibility
for planning in those areas.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/02/03 68 FR 32802
Final Action (Phase 1) 04/30/04 69 FR 23951
Final Action (Phase 2) 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4625;
Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: silvasi.john@epamail.epa.gov
Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ99
_______________________________________________________________________
2996. 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 NSPS 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 synthetic organic chemical manufacturing
industry plants. 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. On December 9, 1998, EPA
published a supplement to the proposed rule that consisted of revised
definitions, alternative test procedures, and clarifications of
requirements, and that proposed to add Appendix J to 40 CFR part 60.
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 effects and welfare (agricultural,
ecosystem) effects have been attributed to concentrations of ozone
commonly measured in the ambient air throughout the U.S. In conjunction
with the rule development for the NSPS, amendments to appendix C to
part 63 were proposed on June 30, 2004. See http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/
nsps/socww/socwwpg.html for more information.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (NSPS) 09/12/94 59 FR 46780
Supplemental NPRM 1 10/11/95 60 FR 52889
Supplemental NPRM 2 12/09/98 63 FR 67988
NPRM Amdmt 06/30/04 69 FR 39383
Final Action 07/00/05
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, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-4516
Fax: 919-685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE94
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2997. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/07/92 57 FR 46114
Supplemental NPRM 05/08/03 68 FR 24692
Final Action 12/00/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2998. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
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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 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 05/00/05
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, 1806A, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1063
Fax: 202-564-7299
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________
2999. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-2962
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI72
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3000. CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE--ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNIT
MACT
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 7412; 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2003.
Final, Judicial, March 15, 2005.
Abstract: On January 30, 2004, the EPA proposed alternative approaches
to regulating mercury emissions from coal-fired electric utility steam
generating units and nickel emissions from oil-fired electric utility
steam generating units.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 4754
Supplemental NPRM 03/16/04 69 FR 12298
Notice, Reopen Comment Period 05/05/04 69 FR 25052
NODA 12/01/04 69 FR 69864
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4571, EDocket No.: OAR-2002-0056;
Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/utility/utiltoxpg.html
Agency Contact: Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov
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Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________
3001. 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
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 12645
Final Action 09/00/05
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, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK50
_______________________________________________________________________
3002. 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; 40 CFR 63.18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the Part 63 General Provisions to 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 promulgating 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/15/03 68 FR 26249
Final Action 09/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
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
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK54
_______________________________________________________________________
3003. 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 05/00/05
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,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________
3004. 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
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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 06/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK41
_______________________________________________________________________
3005. 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 09/00/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3006. 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 Rule 07/00/05
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, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3007. 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
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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 06/00/05
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4502
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK76
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3008. CLEAN AIR VISIBILITY RULE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7421; 42 USC 7470 to
7479; 42 USC 7491; 42 USC 7492; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7602
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(1); 40 CFR 51 app Y (New)
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 15, 2004, Consent Decree.
Final, Judicial, June 15, 2005, Consent Decree.
Abstract: To meet the Clean Air Act's requirements, EPA published the
regional haze rule on July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35714). On May 24, 2002, the
DC Circuit vacated certain provisions of the regional haze rule related
to best available retrofit technology (BART). Because of this court
decision, we need to propose and publish revised BART provisions in the
regional haze rule. The purpose of this effort is to provide the
appropriate changes to the BART requirements and guidelines, and to
address additional issues related to reasonable progress goals for the
visibility program. On July 20, 2001, we proposed guidelines intended
to add further clarifications to the BART requirements in the regional
haze rule. Since then, due to additional information that has come to
light since that proposal, we have decided that a supplemental proposal
is needed. The supplemental proposal was published on May 5, 2004.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/20/01 66 FR 38108
Supplemental NPRM 05/05/04 69 FR 25183
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4450;
Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0102
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: kaufman.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
Todd Hawes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5591
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: hawes.todd@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________
3009. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/04/05 70 FR 640
Direct Final Action 09/00/05
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, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3010. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED INTERNATIONAL NOX STANDARD FOR AIRCRAFT
ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 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
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/30/03 68 FR 56226
Final Action 06/00/05
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 and
Radiation, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4832
Fax: 734 214-4018
Email: manning.bryan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________
3011. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/04/05 70 FR 646
Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4632;
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9624
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________
3012. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/11/04 69 FR 48827
Final Action 05/00/05
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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3013. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 09/00/05
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, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________
3014. 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 (DFR) 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 1 11/05/01 66 FR 55885
Final Action 2 05/00/05
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3015. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 08/00/05
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, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3016. 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
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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. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 32684
Supplemental NPRM 06/10/04 69 FR 32683
Notice of Data Availability 08/06/04 69 FR 47828
Final Action 05/00/05
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
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL76
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3017. 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 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 01/05/05 70 FR 944
Final Action Correction 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4840;
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-15, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epamail.epa.gov
Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5592
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM04
_______________________________________________________________________
3018. 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
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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 Action 05/00/05
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
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM10
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3019. 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 U.S.C. 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 06/10/04 69 FR 32804
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4390
Email: wilcox.rich@epamail.epa.gov
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3020. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/06/05 70 FR 1314
Final Action 12/00/05
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4410
Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM21
_______________________________________________________________________
3021. 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 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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@epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM23
_______________________________________________________________________
3022. FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION LISTING UNDER SNAP
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 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 08/00/05
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
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3023. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN AREA SOURCES FROM FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING
PERMIT PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 502
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
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
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NPRM 03/25/05 70 FR 15250
Final Action 09/00/05
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, C304-03, 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, C304-04,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM31
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3024. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 14, 2005, Proposal signed 02/
14/2005: Published: 70 FR 8880, 02/23/2005. 60-day comment period,
ending 04/25/2005.
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.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/23/05 70 FR 8880
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, EDocket No.: http://www.epa.gov/
edocket, OAR-2004-0013;
Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5593
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov
Racqueline Shelton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0898
Fax: 919-541-5509
Email: shelton.racqueline@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM33
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3025. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/10/04 69 FR 54846
Final Action 06/00/05
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM35
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3026. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 05/00/05
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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3027. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 09/00/05
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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3028. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/22/04 69 FR 76655
Supplemental NPRM 02/23/05 70 FR 8753
Final Action 05/00/05
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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3029. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4918;
Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2362
Email: thundiyil.karen@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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3030. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/00/05
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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3031. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
(RMRR) EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROVISION (ERP); RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Other 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. (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 state plans 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 FR notice concluded on August 30. EPA received over
350 comments for the ERP Reconsideration -- 80% of the comments were
from citizens, 15% were from industry, and the remaining 5% were from
either state/local agencies, environmental groups, or federal agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/01/04 69 FR 40278
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.2; Split from RIN A2060. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
3032. NONATTAINMENT MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): FINAL RULES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, app S
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will promulgate changes to regulations that
govern NSR permitting of major stationary sources in nonattainment
areas where there is no approved SIP. Appendix S of 40 CFR part 51
contains the permitting program for major stationary sources in
nonattainment areas in transition periods before approval of a SIP to
implement part D of title I. This action will revise appendix S to
conform it to the changes made to regulations at 40 CFR 51.165 for SIP
programs for nonattainment major NSR (67 FR 80816; December 31, 2002).
It will cover Baseline Emissions Determination, Actual-to- Future-
Actual Methodology, Plantwide Applicability Limitations, Clean Units,
Pollution Control Projects.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
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Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.2; Split from RIN 2060-AE11. See
also SAN 4390
Agency Contact: Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: mcdonald.janet@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-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________
3033. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 05/00/05
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,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM72
_______________________________________________________________________
3034. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Two amendments 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 first amendment. Recordkeeping requirements will also be reduced.
Typographical and cross-referencing errors will be corrected and
control requirement oversights will be corrected. The second amendment
will reintroduce and regulate wastewater in this NESHAP. It was
requested that this be done by one of the petitioners.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 07/00/05
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM77
_______________________________________________________________________
3035. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/18/05 70 FR 8314
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4912;
Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5340
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
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
RIN: 2060-AM79
_______________________________________________________________________
3036. 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
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Sierra Club and Our Children's Earth Foundation must propose amendments
to the NSPS standards.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2006, Under consent with Sierra Club and
Our Children's Earth Foundation must promulgate amendments 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, amend the new source performance standards
for electric utility steam generating units and industrial and
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/28/05 70 FR 9705
Final Action 03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4913, EDocket No.: OAR-2005-0031;
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, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM80
_______________________________________________________________________
3037. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/13/04 69 FR 60837
Direct Final Rule 10/13/04 69 FR 60813
Direct Final Rule Partial
Withdrawal 01/10/05 70 FR 1670
Final Action 09/00/05
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, RTP, DC 20460
Phone: 919-541-2837
Fax: 919-541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM83
_______________________________________________________________________
3038. 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,
i.e., 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 06/00/05
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
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM88
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3039. 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
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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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 06/00/05
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
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5356
Fax: 919-541-5600
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM90
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3040. AMENDMENTS TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND
FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS; 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/05
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
Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-04,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM92
_______________________________________________________________________
3041. ? REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS--
REMOVAL OF VOC EXEMPTIONS FOR CALIFORNIA'S AEROSOL COATINGS REACTIVITY-
BASED REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 110
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise EPA's definition of VOCs so that
compounds which were previously identified as negligibly reactive and
exempt from EPA's regulatory definitions of VOCs will count towards a
product's reactivity-based VOC limit for the purpose of California's
aerosol coating regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/07/05 70 FR1640
Final Action 12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4943, EDocket No.: OAR-2003-0200;
Agency Contact: Stanley Tong, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, AIR4, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 947-4122
Fax: 415 947-3579
Email: tong.stanley@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________
3042. ? PM 2.5 AND PM10 HOT-SPOT ANALYSES IN TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would promulgate a supplemental NPRM that was
proposed under the SAN No. 4811, which is an amendment to the existing
transportation conformity rule. The transportation conformity rule
ensures that transportation planning is consistent with a State's plans
for achieving the air quality standards. The SAN No. 4811 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. The current
action, SAN No. 4811.1, will promulgate the aforementioned SAN No. 4811
supplemental NPRM.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Supplemental NPRM 12/13/04 69 FR 72140
Final Action 08/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4811.1; Split from RIN 2060-AL73. 2060-
AI56 was merged into this action May 2004
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4574
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: kapichak.rudolph@epamail.epa.gov
Laura Berry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
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Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN02
_______________________________________________________________________
3043. ? TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS FOR THE NEW PM2.5
NAAQS STANDARDS AND PM2.5 PRECURSORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 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. This amendment adds the
following transportation related PM 2.5 precursors to the
transportation conformity regulations: nitrogen oxide, volatile organic
compounds, sulfur oxides, and ammonia. The amendment specifies when
each of these precursors must be considered in conformity
determinations in PM 2.5 nonattainment and maintenance areas before and
after PM 2.5 State air quality implementation plans are submitted.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4811.2; Split from RIN 2060-AL73. 2060-
AI56 was merged into this action May 2004
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN03
_______________________________________________________________________
3044. ? STAY OF THE FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND
RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING OZONE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, November 15, 2004, DOJ must file
brief in response to litigation on this date. Rule signature would
allow them to cite rule as our response.
Abstract: In this action, EPA is proposing to stay the effectiveness of
a final rule we issued under Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
related to the interstate transport of nitrogen oxides (NOx). On April
21, 2004, EPA issued a final rule that required the State of Georgia to
submit SIP revisions that prohibit specified amounts of NOx emissions-
one of the precursors to ozone (smog) pollution-for the purposes of
reducing NOx and ozone transport across state boundaries in the eastern
half of the United States. Subsequently, the Georgia Coalition for
Sound Environmental Policy (GCSEP) filed a petition for reconsideration
requesting that EPA reconsider the inclusion of the state of Georgia in
the rule and also requested a stay of the applicability of the
requirements as to the state of Georgia. In response to this Petition,
EPA is proposing to stay the effectiveness of the April 21, 2004, rule
as it relates to the state of Georgia while EPA conducts notice-and-
comment rulemaking to further address the issues raised by the Petitioners.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/05 70 FR 9897
Final Action 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4952;
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5665
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov
Winifred Okoye, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
2344A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5446
Email: okoye.winifred@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________
3045. ? FINDING OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT SECTION 110(A) SIP
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 110
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: By this action, EPA will be making a finding that States
failed to submit adequate State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to satisfy
certain infrastructure and general authority-related elements required
under section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the revised
ozone and PM-2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Section 110(a)(1) of the CAA requires that States submit SIPs that
implement, maintain, and enforce a new or revised NAAQS which satisfies
the requirements of section 110(a)(2) within three years of
promulgation of such standard, or shorter period as EPA may provide.
Pursuant to the requirements under section 110(a)(1), States were
required to submit SIPs that satisfied the requirements of section
110(a)(2) by July 2000. At present, some States have not submitted SIPs
to satisfy this requirement of the Act, and EPA is by this action
making a finding of failure to submit which starts a 2-year clock for
the promulgation of a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) if the SIPs are
not submitted by States within this time period.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4954;
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-15, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN07
_______________________________________________________________________
3046. ? NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING-- AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The direct final rule amends 40 CFR part 63 subpart FFFF by
clarifying and amending requirements for combustion control devices and
amending requirements for vapor balancing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 06/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4957;
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,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________
3047. ? PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING
CRITICAL USES OF METHYL BROMIDE FOR THE 2005 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title VI
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, tranformation
and destruction of substances that deplete the ozone layer. The
amendments will incorporate exemptions permitted under the Montreal
Protocol and the Clean Air Act. Specifically, the amendments will
create a process to exempt production and consumption of quantities of
methyl bromide for critical uses beyond the 2005 phaseout. 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 the 2005 supplemental request authorized by
the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The allocation framework and
other 2005 quantities were established in a separate regulation
entitled ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting
Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide'' (SAN 4535), which was promulgated on
12/23/2004 (69 FR 76982).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4961;
Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: montoro.marta@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-AN13
_______________________________________________________________________
3048. ? SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTOR NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA sec 111 and 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB; 40 CFR 62
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the final (Dec. 2000) small municipal
waste combustors (MWC) new source performance standards (NSPS),
emission guidelines (EG), and Federal 111(d) plan. The small MWC rule
regulates owners and operators of small MWC, which are MWC units with
capacities between 35 tons per day (tpd) and 250 tpd. The amendments
will not change the response (the types of emission controls that will
be used) of the facilities to the rule, but will provide clarification
and correction. Specifically, the amendments will include: (1) fixing
typographical errors created by the Office of the Federal Register; (2)
approval of State operator training programs for MWC operators in the
State of Minnesota (this was previously done for MWC operators in the
States of Maryland and Connecticut); (3) addressing carbon monoxide
(CO) emission limits during MWC malfunctions (this same provision was
already added to large MWC standards in a previous rulemaking); (4)
revising a CO limit for one type of MWC and a NOx limit for another
type of MWC; and (5) removing one voluntary consensus standard, ASTM D-
6522, which is not an appropriate test method for this industry. These
changes need to be made to address compliance issues for this rule
prior to the December 6, 2005, compliance date.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/05
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4970;
Agency Contact: Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-7689
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov
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
RIN: 2060-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3049. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING
STATION; NAVAJO NATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo
generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards
modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to
ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725
Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244
Reproposal To Be Determined
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3050. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING
STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Four Corners
Plant, respectively. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards
modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to
ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reproposal To Be Determined
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3051. 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
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________
3052. 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 facility and surrounding community
in event of an accidental release.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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: 202 564-2625
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: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________
3053. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/08
Final Action 11/00/08
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5271
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: richmond.harvey@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________
3054. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 ``CAA 109''
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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 Review NAAQS Implementation01/02/97 62 FR 210
Notice Response 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1146
Email: stone.susan@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
3055. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 4 08/29/00 65 FR 52319
NPRM 5 12/00/07
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
3056. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670-7479 CAA 160 to 169
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant
deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate their
lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for their air
quality resources. This rule will clarify the PSD permit review
procedures for new and modified major stationary sources near these
non-Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to develop clarifying PSD permit
application procedures that are effective, efficient, and equitable.
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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
_______________________________________________________________________
3057. 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 12/00/07
Final Action 12/00/08
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: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________
3058. 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 09/00/07
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,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5335
Fax: 919-541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________
3059. 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 01/00/07
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5497
Fax: 919-541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________
3060. 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.
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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
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