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Spring 2006 Regulatory Agenda
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
[April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
40 CFR Ch. I
FRL 8048-5
Spring 2006 Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the
semiannual regulatory agenda to update the public about:
? Regulations and major policies currently under development,
? Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and
? Rules and major policymakings completed or canceled since the
last Agenda.
TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to
subscribe, please send an e-mail with your name and address to:
ncepimal@one.net, or call 800-490-9198. There is no charge for a single
copy of the agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If you have questions or comments about a particular action,
please get in touch with the agency contact listed in each agenda
entry. If you have general questions about or suggestions for
improving the agenda or questions about EPA's 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 Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes,
and Executive Orders Inform 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?
H. Thank You for Collaborating with Us
A. What Are EPA's Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes,
and Executive Orders Inform Our Rule and Policymaking Process?
Our primary objective is to protect human health and the
environment. One way we achieve this objective is through the
development of regulations. In the United States, Congress passes
laws and authorizes certain Government agencies, including EPA, to
create and enforce regulations. EPA regulations cover a range of
environmental and public health protection issues, from setting
standards for clean water to establishing requirements for proper
handling of toxic wastes to controlling air pollution from industry
and other sources.
To ensure that our regulatory decisions are scientifically
sound, cost-effective, fair, and effective in achieving
environmental goals, 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. We seek collaborative solutions to shared
challenges. Research, testing, and adoption of new environmental
protection methods are also a central tenet in environmental
problemsolving. The integration of all of 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 the Statement of Priorities in the FY 2006
Regulatory Plan (www.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; 65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), and 13211 (Energy; 66
FR 28355, May 22, 2001).
You can find information on these laws and Executive Orders
through links from www.epa.gov/regagenda.
B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policy Making Process?
You can make your voice heard by getting in touch with the
contact person provided in each Agenda entry. We urge you to
participate as early in the process as possible. You may also
participate by commenting on proposed rules that we publish in the
Federal Register(FR). To be most effective, comments should contain
information and data that support your position and you also should
explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the rule or
non-regulatory action. You can be particularly helpful and
persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and
offer specific alternatives.
We believe our actions will be more cost-effective and
protective if our development process includes stakeholders working
with us to identify the most practical and effective solutions to
problems and we stress this point most strongly in all of our
training programs for rule and policy developers. Democracy gives
real power to
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individual citizens, but with that power comes responsibility. 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. However, there is no legal significance to the omission
of an item from the Agenda and we generally do not include minor
amendments or the following categories of actions:
? Administrative actions such as delegations of authority,
changes of address or phone numbers.
? Under the Clean Air Act: Revisions to State Implementation
Plans; Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; Deletions
from the New Source Performance Standards source categories list;
Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality
Planning Purposes.
? Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:
Registration-related decisions, actions affecting the status of
currently registered pesticides and data call-ins.
? Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions
regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations.
? 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.
The Regulatory Plan, which is required by Executive Order
(E.O.) 12866, is published along with the fall edition of the
Regulatory Agenda. The Plan includes a limited number of EPA
actions, typically 20-45, which will be published during the
current fiscal year and which are the centerpieces of our
regulatory priorities. Plan entries include all of the information
included in Agenda entries described in section E, below, as well
as additional information about alternatives, the need for a
Federal solution, costs, benefits, and risks. You can see EPA's
current Regulatory Plan at our epa.gov/regagenda website.
D. How is the Agenda Organized?
We have organized the Agenda:
First, into fourteen divisions based on the law that would
authorize a particular action. These divisions are:
1. General, which includes crosscutting actions, such as rules
authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules
2. The Clean Air Act (CAA)
3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act
9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA)
12. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA)
Second, by the current stage of development. The stages are:
1. Prerulemaking -- Prerulemaking actions are generally intended to
determine whether EPA should initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may
include anything that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as
advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), significant studies or
analyses of the possible need for regulatory action, announcement of
reviews of existing regulations required under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for
regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals.
2. Proposed Rule -- This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that
are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed
Rulemakings (NPRMs)).
3. Final Rule -- This section includes rules that will be issued as a
final rule within a year.
4. Long-Term Action -- This section includes rulemakings for which the
next scheduled regulatory action is after March 2007.
5. Completed Action -- This section contains actions that have been
promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of
the fall 2005 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 (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 610).
Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories
described below. OMB reviews all significant rules including both
of the first two categories, ``economically significant'' and
``other significant.''
Economically Significant: Under E.O. 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.
Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically significant
but is
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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 not Significant, Routine and Frequent, or 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 E.O. 12866.
Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in
the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801, et seq.) because it is
likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million
or more or meets other criteria specified in this law, we indicate
this under the ``Priority'' heading with the statement ``Major
under 5 U.S.C. 801.''
Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code
(U.S.C.), Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name
of the law that authorizes the regulatory action.
CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations
that would be affected by the action.
Legal Deadline: An indication of whether the rule is subject to
a statutory or judicial deadline, the date of that deadline, and
whether the deadline pertains to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, a
Final Action, or some other action.
Abstract: A brief description of the problem the action will address.
Timetable: The dates (and citations) that documents for this
action were published in the Federal Register and, where possible,
a projected date for the next step. Projected publication dates
frequently change during the course of developing an action. The
projections in the agenda are our best estimates as of the date we
submit the agenda for publication. For some entries, the timetable
indicates that the date of the next action is ``to be determined.''
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA
has prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory
flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the 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 E.O. 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:
www.regulations.gov. Once there, follow the on-line instructions to
access the docket and submit comments. A Docket identification (ID)
number will assist in the search for materials. We include this
number in the additional information section of many of the 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 ANPRM or an NPRM in the Federal
Register, the Agency may establish a docket to accumulate materials
throughout the development process for that rulemaking. The docket
serves as the repository for the collection of documents or
information related to a particular Agency action or activity. EPA
most commonly uses dockets for rulemaking actions, but dockets may
also be used for Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews of
rules with significant impacts on a substantial number of small
entities and various non-rulemaking activities, such as Federal
Register documents seeking public comments on draft guidance,
policy statements, information collection requests under the
Paperwork Reduction Act, and other non-rule activities.
2. EPA Websites
Some of the actions listed in the Agenda include a URL that
provides additional information.
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3. Regulatory Agenda Databases and Search Engines
If you have access to the Internet you can use databases and
their accompanying search engines developed by the EPA and the
Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC) at the General
Services Administration to help you locate actions that are of
interest to you. The EPA Regulatory Agenda search engine is located
at www.epa.gov/regAgenda. We thoroughly update this database each
spring and fall and we partially update it several other times
during the year. RISC's searchable databases are at http://
ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/.
4. Agenda Indexes
There are five indexes that provide:
a. A list of the existing rules that we are reviewing under section 610
of the RFA
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 E.O. 13132.
There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Regulatory
Agenda, a subject matter index. This index 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. Listservers
If you want to get automatic e-mails about areas of particular
interest, we maintain 12 listservers 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.htm. If you have e-mail without
full Internet access, please send an e-mail to envsubset@epa.gov to
request instructions for subscribing to the EPA Federal Register
listservers.
G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small
Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?
For each of our rulemakings, we consider whether there will be
any adverse impact on any small entity. We attempt to fit the
regulatory requirements, to the extent feasible, to the scale of
the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to the regulation. Under RFA/SBREFA (the Regulatory
Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act), the Agency must prepare a formal
analysis of the potential negative impacts on small entities,
convene a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel (proposed rule
stage), and prepare a Small Entity Compliance Guide (final rule
stage) unless the Agency certifies a rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. For more detailed information about the Agency's policy
and practice with respect to implementing RFA/SBREFA, please visit
the RFA/SBREFA website at http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/. See Index 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 Index 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.
Section 610 of the RFA 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). We are announcing the completion of one section
610 review in this Agenda, 2050-AG26; Docket No. OAR-2005-0166;
Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management
Programs Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r) (7). We have no
section 610 reviews planned until 2008.
H. Thank You for Collaborating with Us
Finally, we would like to thank those of you who choose to
join with us in solving the complex issues involved in protecting
human health and the environment. Collaborative efforts such as
EPA's open rulemaking process are a proven tool for solving the
environmental problems we face and the Regulatory Agenda is an
important part of that process.
Dated: March 2, 2006.
Louise P. Wise,
Deputy 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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2890 SAN No. 4292 Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and 2020-AA42
Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Regulations.........................
2891 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest...... 2030-AA67
2892 SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential 2030-AA88
Business Information Access for Contractors...........................................
2893 SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting................................................... 2030-AA89
2894 SAN No. 4931 Revise EPAAR 1552.211-79 To Include Accessibility Standards for Contract 2030-AA90
Deliverables (508) and Other IT Requirements..........................................
2895 SAN No. 5063 Simplified Acquisition Financing......................................... 2030-AA92
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2896 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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2897 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR............................. 2030-AA37
2898 SAN No. 5062 Implementation of Authority To Appoint Research Scientists............... 2030-AA91
2899 SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca 2060-AN15
Mountain, Nevada......................................................................
2900 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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2901 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39
Procurement Under Assistance Agreements...............................................
2902 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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2903 SAN No. 4270 Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR).. 2025-AA07
2904 SAN No. 4693 Privacy Act Regulations (Revised)........................................ 2025-AA13
2905 SAN No. 4813 Miscellaneous Revisions to EPAAR Clauses................................. 2030-AA84
2906 SAN No. 5004 TSCA Compliance Monitoring Grant Regulation Amendment.................... 2070-AJ24
2907 SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment................................ 2080-AA06
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CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2908 SAN No. 5022 Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Under the 8-Hour Ozone 2060-AN63
Standard for Bump-Up Areas Designated Attainment for the 1-Hour Ozone Standard Prior
to Revocation.........................................................................
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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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2909 SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81
Radon From DOE Facilities.............................................................
2910 SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate 2060-AI44
Matter................................................................................
2911 SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61
Deposit Control Additives.............................................................
2912 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................ 2060-AH93
2913 SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................ 2060-AH37
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2914 SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AH23
Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3).....................
2915 SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK22
2916 SAN No. 4782 Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant : 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84
Diisocyanate..........................................................................
2917 SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK14
2918 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Amendments........ 2060-AI62
2919 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26
Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................
2920 SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur 2008-AA00
Dioxide (SO2) Area....................................................................
2921 SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems... 2060-AJ86
2922 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......................................................................
2923 SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AL75
Source Review (NSR): Aggregation and Debottlenecking..................................
2924 SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan......... 2060-AL83
2925 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 & In-
Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Stnd. Testing.............................................
2926 SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses 2060-AL94
of Methyl Bromide.....................................................................
2927 SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair.................. 2060-AL98
2928 SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping........................... 2060-AM07
2929 SAN No. 4846 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments...................... 2060-AM08
2930 SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak 2060-AM09
Repair Regulations....................................................................
2931 SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization..... 2060-AM14
2932 SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk.. 2060-AM22
2933 SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated 2060-AM27
Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules....................................................
2934 SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments..................................... 2060-AM30
2935 SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides.............. 2060-AM33
2936 SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Spark-Ignition Engines and Fuel Systems From 2060-AM34
Marine Vessels and Small Equipment....................................................
2937 SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36
(NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries.................................................
2938 SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule................................................. 2060-AM45
2939 SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural 2060-AM47
Coatings--Amendments..................................................................
2940 SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity: Notice of Proposed 2060-AM48
Rulemaking............................................................................
2941 SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AM49
of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use With Substitute
Refrigerants..........................................................................
2942 SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry.................... 2060-AM53
2943 SAN No. 4918 Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: Alternatives for the Motor Vehicle 2060-AM54
Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program..
2944 SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55
Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.....................
2945 SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) 2060-AM71
Manufacturing.........................................................................
2946 SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Stage I--Area Source Standards............. 2060-AM74
2947 SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions--Amendments................................... 2060-AM75
2948 SAN No. 4915 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignited Internal Combustion 2060-AM81
Engines...............................................................................
2949 SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment................. 2060-AM84
2950 SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments............................. 2060-AM85
2951 SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments......................... 2060-AM87
2952 SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AM91
Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions...............
2953 SAN No. 4699.2 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit 2060-AN00
Programs..............................................................................
2954 SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating 2060-AN10
of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments......................................
2955 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.............................................................................
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2956 SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation 2060-AN14
of Fuel Economy Estimates.............................................................
2957 SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain 2060-AN16
Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................
2958 SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Autobody Refinishing--Area Source Rule........................... 2060-AN21
2959 SAN No. 5008 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone........... 2060-AN24
2960 SAN No. 4794.2 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source 2060-AN28
Review, and New Source Performance Standards: Emissions Test for Electric Generating
Units.................................................................................
2961 SAN No. 4991 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to Listing of Carbon Dioxide 2060-AN30
Total Flooding Fire Extinguishing Systems Restricting Use to Only Unoccupied Areas....
2962 SAN No. 4988 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl 2060-AN33
Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments........................................
2963 SAN No. 4866.1 NESHAP: Site Remediation Amendments--Response to Litigation............ 2060-AN36
2964 SAN No. 4910.1 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution (Non-Gasoline); Amendments......... 2060-AN37
2965 SAN No. 5011 Federal Plan Requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units 2060-AN43
Constructed on or Before December 9, 2004.............................................
2966 SAN No. 5017 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amending Requirements To Import Used 2060-AN48
Ozone-Depleting Substances for Destruction in the U.S.................................
2967 SAN No. 5020 Action on Petition To List Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant... 2060-AN49
2968 SAN No. 5051 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 2007 Critical Use Exemptions.......... 2060-AN54
2969 SAN No. 5052 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on the Import of Pre-Charged 2060-AN58
Products..............................................................................
2970 SAN No. 4752.1 Transition to New or Revised Particulate Matter (PM) NAAQS)............ 2060-AN59
2971 SAN No. 5042 PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability.... 2060-AN60
2972 SAN No. 4890.1 NESHAP for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing; Proposed Amendments.... 2060-AN61
2973 SAN No. 5014 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. 2060-AN62
2974 SAN No. 5025 Revisions to the Definition of Potential To Emit (PTE)................... 2060-AN65
2975 SAN No. 5029 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AN68
Engines: SAFETEA-LU HOV Facilities Rule...............................................
2976 SAN No. 5030 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol 2060-AN69
Coatings..............................................................................
2977 SAN No. 5035 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS): Equipment Leaks--Subparts VV & 2060-AN71
GGG...................................................................................
2978 SAN No. 5043 Defect Reporting for On-Highway Motor Vehicles and Engines............... 2060-AN73
2979 SAN No. 5044 Interpretive Rulemaking To Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring 2060-AN74
Requirements for Federal and State Operating Permits Programs.........................
2980 SAN No. 5045 Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of 2060-AN75
Compounds.............................................................................
2981 SAN No. 5048 Renewable Fuels Standard Rule............................................ 2060-AN76
2982 SAN No. 5055 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 2060-AN80
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Amendments...............................................
2983 SAN No. 5056 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AN81
for Calendar Year 2007................................................................
2984 SAN No. 5057 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments To Implement Provisions 2060-AN82
Contained in the 2005 Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU)................................
2985 SAN No. 5061 Revisions to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 2060-AN84
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, & NESHAP for Source Category
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2986 SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83
203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51...............................................
2987 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..................................
2988 SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule.............................. 2060-AK74
2989 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and 2060-AE94
Appendix J of Part 60.................................................................
2990 SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods........................... 2060-AK61
2991 SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments..................... 2060-AI66
2992 SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment To Implement 2060-AJ78
Court Remand..........................................................................
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2993 SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities--Residual Risk 2060-AK09
Standards.............................................................................
2994 SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk and MACT Standards 2060-AK10
Review................................................................................
2995 SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK16
2996 SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards 2060-AK18
2997 SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK23
2998 SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention 2060-AK54
Alternative Compliance Requirements...................................................
2999 SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision.................................... 2060-AK41
3000 SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data 2060-AJ82
Used in Development of an Individual Baseline.........................................
3001 SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources.................. 2060-AK70
3002 SAN No. 5018 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AG26
Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7) (Section 610 Review).......................
3003 SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions.................... 2060-AJ25
3004 SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low- 2060-AJ72
Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska..............................
3005 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....................................
3006 SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition.... 2060-AK69
3007 SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Various Minor Amendments to the 2060-AL90
Regulations Implementing the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import
and Export............................................................................
3008 SAN No. 4829 Five-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC......................... 2060-AL97
3009 SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities--Area Source Rule...... 2060-AM16
3010 SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements To 2060-AM21
Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard.....................................................
3011 SAN No. 4857 Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Listing Under SNAP............. 2060-AM24
3012 SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments.......................... 2060-AM25
3013 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.....
3014 SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM43
Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................
3015 SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for 2060-AM46
Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................
3016 SAN No. 3259.2 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR): Final Rules............... 2060-AM59
3017 SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................ 2060-AM76
3018 SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution--Amendments.......................... 2060-AM77
3019 SAN No. 4914 Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal 2060-AM82
Combustion Engines....................................................................
3020 SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality 2060-AM88
Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending..............................
3021 SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response To Petition To Reconsider........... 2060-AM89
3022 SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments................. 2060-AM90
3023 SAN No. 4794.1 Inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey in the Clean Air Interstate Rule.. 2060-AM95
3024 SAN No. 4956 Rule on Section 126 Petition From NC To Reduce Interstate Transport of 2060-AM99
Fine PM and O3; FIPs to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine PM & O3; Revisions to CAIR
Rule; Revisions to Acid Rain Program..................................................
3025 SAN No. 4757.1 Component Durability Procedures for New Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty 2060-AN01
Trucks & Heavy Duty Vehicles..........................................................
3026 SAN No. 4970 Small Municipal Waste Combustor New Source Performance Standards and 2060-AN17
Emission Guidelines Amendments........................................................
3027 SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................ 2060-AN20
3028 Regional Haze Regulations; Revisions to Provisions Governing Alternative to Source- 2060-AN22
Specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations.....................
3029 SAN No. 4625.4 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration; 2060-AN26
Overwhelming Transport Classification.................................................
3030 SAN No. 4986 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AN29
for Calendar Year 2006................................................................
3031 SAN No. 4987 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boiler and Process Heater 2060-AN32
NESHAP, Amendment.....................................................................
3032 SAN No. 5010 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-- 2060-AN34
Exclusion of HFE-7300.................................................................
3033 SAN No. 4993 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles....................... 2060-AN39
3034 SAN No. 4998 Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events....................... 2060-AN40
3035 SAN No. 4571.2 CAMR 111 Reconsideration............................................... 2060-AN50
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3036 SAN No. 4571.3 Revision of 112(n) Finding Reconsideration............................. 2060-AN53
3037 SAN No. 4681.1 NSPS Combustion Turbines--Subpart GG: Amendments....................... 2060-AN55
3038 SAN No. 4794.3 Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and 2060-AN57
Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule): Reconsideration....................................
3039 SAN No. 5027 Amendment to Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur 2060-AN66
Requirements: Exemption for US Territories............................................
3040 SAN No. 5034 Deterioration Factor Provisions for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine 2060-AN70
Certification and Part 86 Technical Amendments........................................
3041 SAN No. 5049 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review, 2060-AN77
and Title V: Treatment of Corn Milling Facilities Under the ``Major Emitting
Facility'' Definition.................................................................
3042 SAN No. 5053 Technical Amendments to the Highway and Nonroad Diesel Regulations....... 2060-AN78
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3043 SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA00
Station; Navajo Nation................................................................
3044 SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA01
Station; Four Corners Power Plant.....................................................
3045 SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK68
3046 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...................................................................
3047 SAN No. 4266 Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide........ 2060-AI43
3048 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)........................... 2060-AF72
3049 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................... 2060-AA61
3050 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins- 2060-AH47
Amendments............................................................................
3051 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01
Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas...........................
3052 SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk 2060-AK08
Standards.............................................................................
3053 SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK13
3054 SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading 2060-AK17
Operations--Residual Risk Standard....................................................
3055 SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards.................. 2060-AK19
3056 SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk 2060-AK20
Standards.............................................................................
3057 SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards. 2060-AK21
3058 SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK24
3059 SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards.................... 2060-AK25
3060 SAN No. 4750 National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and 2060-AK72
Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks--Residual Risk
Standards.............................................................................
3061 SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73
Combustion Turbines- Petition To Delist...............................................
3062 SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK12
3063 SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK15
3064 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations......... 2060-AI03
3065 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31
Provisions............................................................................
3066 SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97
Amendment to the Final Rule...........................................................
3067 SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction................................. 2060-AK56
3068 SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the 8-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant 2060-AL84
Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (``NOx
SIP Call'')...........................................................................
3069 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...................
3070 SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese 2060-AL93
Residual Risk Standards...............................................................
3071 SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard........................... 2060-AL96
3072 SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards 2060-AL99
3073 SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AM00
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3074 SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines 2060-AM06
Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder......................................................
3075 SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry.............. 2060-AM12
3076 SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production. 2060-AM13
3077 SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre- 2060-AM15
Charged Split Systems.................................................................
3078 SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AM18
3079 SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals 2060-AM19
Manufacturing.........................................................................
3080 SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant From Section 112 of the 2060-AM20
Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)..........................................
3081 SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations..... 2060-AM26
3082 SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing..................... 2060-AM37
3083 SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44
(NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................
3084 SAN No. 4676.3 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM62
Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance
and Repair Amendments.................................................................
3085 SAN No. 4699.1 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air 2060-AM63
Applicable Requirements and on Methods To Improve Such Monitoring.....................
3086 SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be............. 2060-AM69
3087 SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals....................... 2060-AM70
3088 SAN No. 4955 NESHAP: Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating)--Area Source Rule... 2060-AN08
3089 SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AN11
Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing..................................................
3090 SAN No. 5009 Advance Notice for Information on Determining the Emissions Reductions 2060-AN42
Achieved From Limiting the VOC Content of Architectural Coatings......................
3091 SAN No. 5012 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing........... 2060-AN44
3092 SAN No. 5013 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Primary and Secondary Copper.............. 2060-AN45
3093 SAN No. 5015 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Chemical Preparations Industry............ 2060-AN46
3094 SAN No. 5016 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint and Allied Products................. 2060-AN47
3095 SAN No. 5036 Petroleum Refineries--New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)--Subpart J. 2060-AN72
3096 SAN No. 5059 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead............ 2060-AN83
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3097 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.......
3098 SAN No. 3470.1 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..................................................
3099 SAN No. 3751 NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators.......... 2060-AG31
3100 SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16--Specifications and Test Procedures for 2060-AH84
Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources..........................
3101 SAN No. 4478 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid 2060-AJ41
Waste Landfills: Amendment............................................................
3102 SAN No. 4313 Petitions To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants: MEK........................ 2060-AI72
3103 SAN No. 4713 NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants; Amendments................. 2060-AK50
3104 SAN No. 4383 Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From the 2060-AI99
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey..............................
3105 SAN No. 3910 Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures.................................. 2060-AH34
3106 SAN No. 4757 Emissions Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles & Light-Duty 2060-AK76
Trucks................................................................................
3107 SAN No. 4700 Selection of Sequence of Mandatory Sanctions To Be Applied Pursuant to 2060-AK46
Section 502 of the Clean Air Act......................................................
3108 SAN No. 4697 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AK45
Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries..........................................
3109 SAN No. 3263 Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures.......... 2060-AE20
3110 SAN No. 3262 Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................... 2060-AE22
3111 SAN No. 4631 Adoption of the Amended International NOx Standard for Aircraft Engines.. 2060-AK01
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3112 SAN No. 4634 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Extension of California 2060-AK04
Enforcement Exemptions for Reformulated Gasoline to California Phase 3 Gasoline.......
3113 SAN No. 4557.1 Amendments to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition of 2060-AK62
Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program........................
3114 SAN No. 4759 Revision to Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)........ 2060-AK75
3115 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....................................................................
3116 SAN No. 4783 Voluntary Superior Monitoring............................................ 2060-AK85
3117 SAN No. 4798 Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8-hour Ozone 2060-AL85
National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas.................
3118 SAN No. 4864 NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans--Technical Amendments.............. 2060-AM28
3119 SAN No. 4868 Exemption of Certain Area Sources From Title V Operating Permit Programs. 2060-AM31
3120 SAN No. 4895 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Test Methods.. 2060-AM42
3121 SAN No. 4894 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and 2060-AM56
Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.............
3122 SAN No. 4890 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM72
Coating Manufacturing; Amendment......................................................
3123 SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; Amendments.................. 2060-AM78
3124 SAN No. 4912 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion 2060-AM79
Turbines..............................................................................
3125 SAN No. 4913 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam 2060-AM80
Generating Units and Industrial and Commercial Boilers................................
3126 SAN No. 4941 Amendments to Compliance Certification Requirements for State and Federal 2060-AM92
Operating Permits Programs; Correction................................................
3127 SAN No. 4325.1 NESHAP: Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; 2060-AM94
Reconsideration.......................................................................
3128 SAN No. 3837.1 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process 2060-AM97
Heaters; Reconsideration Notice.......................................................
3129 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..............
3130 SAN No. 4811.1 PM 2.5 & PM10 Hot-Spot Analyses in Transportation Conformity Rule 2060-AN02
Amendments............................................................................
3131 SAN No. 4911.1 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; List of Hazardous Air 2060-AN05
Pollutants, Lesser Quantity Designations, Source Category List; Reconsideration; Final
Rule..................................................................................
3132 SAN No. 4961 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of 2060-AN13
Methyl Bromide for the 2005 Supplemental Request......................................
3133 SAN No. 4972 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2006 Critical Use Exemption Rule 2060-AN18
From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide...................................................
3134 SAN No. 4625.1 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS--Phase 2.................... 2060-AN23
3135 SAN No. 4994 Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators NSPS and EG: 2060-AN31
Definitions...........................................................................
3136 SAN No. 4989 NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Production--Amendments........................ 2060-AN38
3137 SAN No. 5001 Revisions to Motor Vehicle Diesel Fuel Sulfur Transition Provisions...... 2060-AN41
3138 SAN No. 5024 Renewable Fuel Standards Requirements for 2006........................... 2060-AN51
3139 Revision of 112 Finding Reconsideration............................................... 2060-AN52
3140 SAN No. 4433.1 Findings of Failure To Submit Required State Implementation Plans for 2060-AN56
Phase II of the NOx SIP Call..........................................................
3141 SAN No. 5024 Renewable Fuel Standards Requirements for 2006........................... 2060-AN64
3142 SAN No. 5028 Amendments to the Tier 2 Motor Vehicle Emission Regulations.............. 2060-AN67
3143 SAN No. 5026 Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Maine; NOx Exemption 2060-AN79
Request for Northern Maine............................................................
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ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3144 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63
Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste......................................................
3145 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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Number Number
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3146 SAN No. 4985 Pesticides; Determination of Status of Prions as Pests................... 2070-AJ26
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3147 SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials......................... 2070-AD30
3148 SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral 2070-AD49
Coat Protein Genes....................................................................
3149 SAN No. 5005 Pesticides: Data Requirements for Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs).. 2070-AJ27
3150 SAN No. 5031 Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program........................... 2070-AJ28
3151 SAN No. 5050 Pesticide Agricultural Container Recycling Program....................... 2070-AJ29
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3152 SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals................. 2070-AC12
3153 SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program................................. 2070-AD24
3154 SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and 2070-AB95
Containment...........................................................................
3155 SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule........................... 2070-AC46
3156 SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program............... 2070-AD29
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3157 SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products..... 2070-AD51
3158 SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening 2070-AD61
and Testing Phase.....................................................................
3159 SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees.................................... 2070-AJ23
3160 SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived 2070-AD55
Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants...........................
3161 SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by 2070-AD56
Primarily Affecting the Plant.........................................................
3162 SAN No. 4618 Revision Of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44
Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations....................
3163 SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide 2070-AD14
Products..............................................................................
3164 SAN No. 5007 Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users.................. 2070-AJ20
3165 SAN No. 5006 Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions............ 2070-AJ22
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3166 SAN No. 4610 Protections for Test Subjects in Human Research.......................... 2070-AD57
3167 SAN No. 4216 Pesticides; Emergency Exemption Process Revisions........................ 2070-AD36
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3168 SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)................... 2070-AB94
3169 SAN No. 5058 Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program.................................. 2070-AJ30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3170 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Amendments for Renovation, Repair and 2070-AC83
Painting..............................................................................
3171 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20
Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce.......................
3172 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79
Substances............................................................................
3173 SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals..... 2070-AD16
3174 SAN No. 4983 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Mercury Switches in Motor Vehicles...... 2070-AJ19
3175 SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48
Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture...............................
3176 SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins..................... 2070-AJ04
3177 SAN No. 2150.1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05
Administration (MARAD)................................................................
3178 SAN No. 4975 Effects of Transfers of Ownership on Obligations Under Section 5 of TSCA. 2070-AJ15
3179 SAN No. 4984 Clarification on Guidance for Activated Phosphors........................ 2070-AJ21
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3180 SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58
Exemptions for Polymers...............................................................
3181 SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27
Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................
3182 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............... 2070-AB08
3183 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules................. 2070-AB11
3184 SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........ 2070-AD25
3185 SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 2070-AJ02
(PBDEs)...............................................................................
3186 SAN No. 3493.1 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA).................... 2070-AJ06
3187 SAN No. 3493.4 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine................................... 2070-AJ09
3188 SAN No. 3493.5 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride................................ 2070-AJ10
3189 SAN No. 3493.7 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride............................... 2070-AJ11
3190 SAN No. 3493.6 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride................................. 2070-AJ13
3191 SAN No. 3301.2 TSCA Inventory Update Reporting Rule; Electronic Reporting............. 2070-AJ25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3192 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions.............................. 2070-AC51
3193 SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban..... 2070-AC21
3194 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Bridges and Structures; Training, 2070-AC64
Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule.......................
3195 SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues 2070-AD52
3196 SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New 2070-AA59
Chemical Substances...................................................................
3197 SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)................. 2070-AC27
3198 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................... 2070-AC76
3199 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................ 2070-AD10
3200 SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives.................. 2070-AD28
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3201 SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44
Reproductive Toxicity.................................................................
3202 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................... 2070-AA58
3203 SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........ 2070-AC37
3204 SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53
Plants)...............................................................................
3205 SAN No. 4777 Lead-Based Paint; Amendments to the Requirements for Disclosure of Known 2070-AD64
Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing........................
3206 SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b)................ 2070-AJ01
3207 SAN No. 3493.2 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)..................... 2070-AJ07
3208 SAN No. 3493.3 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs).......................... 2070-AJ08
3209 SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule, Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)............... 2070-AJ18
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3210 SAN No. 3301.1 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Revisions................................... 2070-AD63
3211 SAN No. 4942 Significant New Use Rule for Glycol Ethers............................... 2070-AJ12
3212 SAN No. 4953 Lead-Based Paint; Pre-Renovation Lead Education Rule; Amended Pamphlet... 2070-AJ14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3213 SAN No. 2425.4 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, and Titanate 2025-AA16
From the Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory.............
3214 SAN No. 5054 Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Isophorone Diisocyanate............... 2050-AG32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3215 SAN No. 4595 Rulemaking To Change Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements 2025-AA10
From Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes to North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) Codes...................................................
3216 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...........................................................................
3217 SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule................. 2025-AA14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3218 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17
Streamlining Rule.....................................................................
3219 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................................................................
3220 SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11
Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation.....................................
3221 SAN No. 2425.1 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics 2025-AA17
Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
3222 SAN No. 2425.3 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics 2025-AA19
Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3223 SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on 2050-AE67
Alternative Liners....................................................................
3224 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated 2050-AE51
Industrial Wipes......................................................................
3225 SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation From F006 Waste Streams...................... 2050-AE97
3226 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)..................................
3227 SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and 2050-AG18
Research Laboratories.................................................................
3228 SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................ 2090-AA34
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3229 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23
Containing Recovered Materials........................................................
3230 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.......................................................
3231 SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste 2050-AE52
Regulations...........................................................................
3232 SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste............................... 2050-AE98
3233 SAN No. 5019 Criteria for Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine 2050-AG27
Tailings..............................................................................
3234 SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor 2090-AA29
Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York.................................
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3235 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)..................................... 2050-AE34
3236 SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81
Commercial Electric Power Producers...................................................
3237 SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power 2050-AE83
Producers and Minefilling.............................................................
3238 SAN No. 4735 RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting............................................. 2050-AF01
3239 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.......
3240 SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery 2050-AE93
Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development......................
3241 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)....................... 2050-AC71
3242 SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06
Requirements..........................................................................
3243 SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Macroencapsulation of Radioactive Lead 2050-AF12
Solids; Definition of Macroencapsulation..............................................
3244 SAN No. 3147.1 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions - Standards and Procedures for 2050-AG20
Electronic Manifests..................................................................
3245 SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion Under RCRA...................... 2050-AG24
3246 SAN No. 5047 NESHAP for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors....... 2050-AG29
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3247 SAN No. 4084 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative......................................... 2050-AE50
3248 SAN No. 3189 Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic 2050-AD69
Rule to Petroleum Contaminated Media and Debris From Underground Storage Tanks........
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3249 SAN No. 4824 Hazardous Waste Generator Program Evaluation............................. 2050-AG25
3250 SAN No. 3333.1 NESHAP for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Amendments)..................... 2050-AG30
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OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3251 SAN No. 2634.2 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) 2050-AG16
Rule, 40 CFR Part 112.................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3252 SAN No. 2634.3 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure 2050-AG23
(SPCC) Requirements--Amendments.......................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3253 SAN No. 2634.4 SPCC - Extension of Compliance Dates................................... 2050-AG28
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3254 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed 2050-AD75
and Final Rules.......................................................................
3255 SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions To Align With the National Response 2050-AG22
Plan..................................................................................
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3256 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)....................................................
3257 SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx....... 2050-AF02
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3258 SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities...... 2050-AF03
3259 SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund 2050-AE62
State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions........................................
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3260 SAN No. 4201 Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA Section 2050-AE63
102(a)................................................................................
3261 SAN No. 4739 Standards and Practices for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries......... 2050-AF04
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3262 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces-- 2040-AD39
Phase II..............................................................................
3263 SAN No. 4996 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule............................... 2040-AE80
3264 SAN No. 5040 Water Transfers Rule..................................................... 2040-AE86
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3265 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......................
3266 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
3267 SAN No. 4690 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements for 2040-AD87
Peak Wet Weather Discharges From Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants Serving
Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems Policy..............................................
3268 SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. coli, Enterococci, Fecal 2040-AE68
Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act...................................
3269 SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE76
3270 SAN No. 4995 Rulemaking on Direct Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United 2040-AE79
States in Compliance With FIFRA.......................................................
3271 SAN No. 4979 Amendments to NPDES Regulations for Storm Water Discharges From Oil/Gas 2040-AE81
Exploration, Production, Processing, or Treatment Operations, or Transmission
Facilities............................................................................
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3272 SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution 2050-AE87
Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements.....................
3273 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)..................................................................................
3274 SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water 2040-AC75
Act...................................................................................
3275 SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures 2040-AC92
Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring....................................
3276 SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures 2040-AC93
and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures......................................
3277 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............................
3278 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions............................................. 2040-AC84
3279 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.............................................
3280 SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges From Cruise Ships 2040-AD89
Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters...................................................
3281 SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61
Guidelines............................................................................
3282 SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing 2040-AE69
Operations............................................................................
3283 SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply 2040-AE74
and Treatment.........................................................................
3284 SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters 2040-AE77
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3285 SAN No. 4980 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Vinyl Chloride and 2040-AE82
Chlor-Alkali Point Source Categories..................................................
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CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3286 SAN No. 4947 Effluent Guidelines for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source 2040-AE78
Category (Revision)...................................................................
3287 SAN No. 4996.1 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations--Compliance Dates............... 2040-AE85
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3288 SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the 2040-AE60
Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List......................................
3289 SAN No. 4981 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Short- 2040-AE83
Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications..........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3290 SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule........... 2040-AA97
3291 SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93
Revisions.............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3292 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon....................... 2040-AA94
3293 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb.................... 2040-AC13
3294 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary 2040-AD54
Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR.............................
3295 SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total 2040-AD94
Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System
Requirements..........................................................................
3296 SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3.............................. 2040-AD99
3297 SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs.................. 2040-AD40
3298 SAN No. 4966 Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft Public Water System.............. 2040-AE84
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SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3299 SAN No. 4341 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface 2040-AD37
Water Treatment Rule..................................................................
3300 SAN No. 4342 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfection 2040-AD38
Byproducts Rule.......................................................................
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SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3301 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................ 2040-AB85
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
2890. PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
AND ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ABROAD OF EPA 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 12/00/06
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: 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
Jaime Loichinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0276
RIN: 2020-AA42
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General
_______________________________________________________________________
2891. REVISIONS TO ACQUISITION REGULATION CONCERNING CONFLICT OF
INTEREST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to revise the Agency's conflict
of interest (COI) acquisition regulations. The specific revisions
involve more stringent requirements for submission of relevant
information from Agency contractors and potential contractors regarding
their relationships with parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries,
and sister companies. Current Agency regulations do not require the
submission of this level of information. Receipt and evaluation of this
information is critical in order for the Agency to decide whether or
not COI situations exist and how they are to be handled. This revised
rule will also codify several COI clauses that have been developed
since the issuance of the previous rule in 1994.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
Final Action 12/00/06
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
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General
_______________________________________________________________________
2892. 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
[[Page 23245]]
Protection Manual. This rulemaking will implement the new TSCA CBI
requirements into the three EPAAR clauses cited above.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
Final Action 12/00/06
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
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2893. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b); 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as
amended
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516 and 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add guidance on the use
of award-term contracts. The guidance is necessary for contracting
officers seeking to include award-term provisions in contracts. This
guidance will establish a solicitation provision and contract clause in
the EPAAR.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/06
Final Action 11/00/06
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
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2894. REVISE EPAAR 1552.211-79 TO INCLUDE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR
CONTRACT DELIVERABLES (508) AND OTHER IT REQUIREMENTS
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 12/00/06
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
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2895. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION FINANCING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is implementing Agency guidance of a Federal Acquisition
Regulation change allowing financing options for simplified acquisitions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5063;
Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3102A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4317
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: kantrowitz.susan@epa.gov
Tiffany Schermerhorn, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration
and Resources Management, 3102A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9902
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: schermerhorn.tiffany@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA92
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2896. 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 2701-2761; 42 USC 300(f) to 300(j)-26; 42 USC
6901-6992(k)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered
into a Final Project Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, Mexico
that would modify the reporting requirements under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA). The rule will allow the facility to submit regulatory reports
and submit 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
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manage the facility's regulatory and permit information. The electronic
reporting involves six phases that will transition NASA from submitting
data on a CD-ROM to utilizing the Internet to transmit data to NMED.
This rule covers Phases III-VI of the project, the previous NASA White
Sands Test Facility Final Rule covered Phases I-II.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
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
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2897. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 04/00/06
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
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2898. IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RESEARCH
SCIENTISTS.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is an administrative provision in title II which
authorizes the Administrator, after consultation with OPM, to make up
to five appointments in any fiscal year from 2006 to 2011 for the
Office of Research and Development only under the authority provided in
42 U.S.C. 209.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5062;
Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3102A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4317
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: kantrowitz.susan@epa.gov
John T. Obrien, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and
Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7876
Email: obrien.johnt@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA91
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2899. 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
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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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/22/05 70 FR 49014
Final Action 12/00/06
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: 202 343-9198
Email: clark.ray@epa.gov
Raymond Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9463
Fax: 202 343-2503
Email: lee.raymond@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN15
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2900. 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: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered
into an XL (eXcellence and Leadership) Final Project Agreement (FPA)
with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White
Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, NM to implement a project
that would modify reporting requirements under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA). The purpose
of this NASA WSTF Electronic Reporting site-specific rule is to enable
the NASA WSTF to electronically submit compliance reports and permit
information to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) in lieu of
submitting paper reports. The rule will set forth guidelines to ensure
that the information submitted by NASA WSTF to NMED is accurate by
outlining procedures for data authentication, use of electronic
signature and encryption processes. This rule will address Phases I and
II of the project covering reporting requirements under RCRA and the
SDWA. A second and subsequent rule will address Phases III-VI of the
project covering additional reporting requirements under the CWA and CAA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/31/01 66 FR 55050
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4536; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2001/October/Day-31/f27380.htm;
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
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2901. 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 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.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/24/03 68 FR 43824
Final Action 04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4056;
Agency Contact: 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
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2902. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
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2903. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE
(CROMERRR)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 3 (New); 40 CFR 9 (Revision)
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/31/01 66 FR 46162
Final Action 10/13/05 70 FR 59848
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Evi Huffer
Phone: 202 566-1697
Fax: 202 260-9322
Email: huffer.evi@epamail.epa.gov
David Schwarz
Phone: 202 566-1704
Fax: 202 566-1684
Email: schwarz.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA07
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2904. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS (REVISED)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 16 (revised)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/04 69 FR 55377
Final Action 01/04/06 71 FR 232
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Judy Hutt
Phone: 202 566-1668
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: hutt.judy@epamail.epa.gov
Deborah Williams
Phone: 202 566-1659
Fax: 202 566-1648
Email: williams.deborah@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA13
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2905. MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO EPAAR CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552
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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 10/25/05 70 FR 61567
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dan Humphries
Phone: 202 564-4377
Email: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA84
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2906. TSCA COMPLIANCE MONITORING GRANT REGULATION AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: TSCA Section 28
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35.312
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is to revise the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Compliance Monitoring Grant Regulation, 40 CFR 35.312 by
deleting the reference to a competitive process. This action will be
filed as a direct final rule. The language in the regulation currently
reads `` EPA will award TSCA compliance monitoring grant funds to
States through a competitive process in accordance with the national
program guidance.'' This regulation will be revised by deleting the
phrase ``through a competitive process`` from the regulation. The
action is necessary to reflect how TSCA compliance monitoring grants
funding States with PCB and asbestos compliance monitoring programs are
managed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/13/06 71 FR 7414
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5004; EPA publication information:
Final Action - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2006/February/Day-
13/t1309.htm;
Agency Contact: Phyllis Flaherty, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4131
Fax: 202 564-0050
Email: flaherty.phyllis@epamail.epa.gov
Iliana Tamacas, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 281 983-2113
Fax: 281 983-2124
Email: tamacas.iliana@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ24
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2907. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Guidance published by EPA 04/07/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Wood
Phone: 202 564-3358
Email: wood.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA06
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2908. REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG)
UNDER THE 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD FOR BUMP-UP AREAS DESIGNATED ATTAINMENT
FOR THE 1-HOUR OZONE STANDARD PRIOR TO REVOCATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) is gasoline blended to reduce
emissions that cause ozone smog. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires
certain areas to use RFG, depending on how serious the ozone problem
is--i.e., how far it is from attaining the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. In some cases, areas that previously had a
less-serious ozone problem subsequently experience worse air quality,
and in such cases the Clean Air Act requires them to be ``bumped up''
to a higher category, thereby requiring RFG use. One complication is
that the Agency is now implementing the transition from the previous
ozone standard, based on the amount of pollution measured over a 1-hour
period, to the new ozone standard, based on an 8-hour period. This rule
would set regulations for such cases. EPA is inviting comment on two
options for such cases. Under the first option, an area would be
required to use RFG at least until it is redesignated to attainment for
the 8-hr NAAQS. This option would rely on an anti-backsliding approach
that emphasizes that the area is still an ozone nonattainment area
notwithstanding its redesignation to attainment of the 1-hour NAAQS.
EPA would interpret the Act as requiring continued use of RFG in the
proposal areas due to their continued status as ozone nonattainment
areas under the 8-hour NAAQS. An area would remain an RFG area at least
until it is redesignated to attainment for the 8-hour NAAQS. Under the
second option, EPA would interpret CAA section 211(k)(10)(D) such that
an area would no longer be considered an RFG area after redesignation
to attainment for the 1-hour NAAQS, if the State requests removal of
RFG and demonstrates that removal would not result in loss of emission
reductions relied upon in the State attainment plan. This option would
allow for removal of the RFG program for proposal areas during
transition to the 8-hour NAAQS, unlike the approach adopted for other
bump-up areas. This option would implement an antibacksliding approach
with a trigger date (date of revocation of the 1-hour NAAQS) that is
different from that otherwise used. EPA recently redesignated Atlanta
to attainment of the 1-hour NAAQS , prior to revocation of the 1-hour
NAAQS. Thus, Atlanta
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proposal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5022;
Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9219
Fax: 202 343-2800
Email: gustafson.kurt@epa.gov
Leila Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4820
Email: cook.leila@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN63
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2909. 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
Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). Also, GENII-NESHAPs has
undergone Science Advisory Board (SAB) review. In this direct final
rule, EPA is updating Subparts H and I to include GENII-NESHAPS as an
approved compliance model.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4768;
Agency Contact: Behram Shroff, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9707
Fax: 202 343-9707
Email: shroff.behram@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK81
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2910. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
PARTICULATE MATTER
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
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 a 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. On January 17, 2006, EPA proposed rules regarding the primary
and secondary PM NAAQS (71 FR 2620) as well as proposed revisions to
the ambient air monitoring regulations (71 FR 2710).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End 04/17/06
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4255; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2001-0017
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pm/s--pm--index.html
Agency Contact: Beth Hassett-Sipple, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, C539-01, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-4605
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: hassett-sipple.beth@epa.gov
Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5274
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: martin.karen@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI44
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2911. 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. This proposed action will not impact
small businesses, or State, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
Final Action 12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4531;
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4227
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ61
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2912. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal
entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State
implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA
promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First,
on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity
Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining
that transportation plans, programs, and projects which are funded
under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP.
Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General
Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also
conformed to the SIPs. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General
Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal
agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the
General Conformity Regulations, including the 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 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4070;
Agency Contact: Tom Coda, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3037
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: coda.tom@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH93
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2913. 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)
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existing minor sources undergoing modification, (3) new major sources
in nonattainment areas in Indian country, or (4) existing major sources
in nonattainment areas in Indian country undergoing minor modification.
The proposed rule also would allow new or existing stationary sources
of regulated NSR pollutants and HAPs to accept enforceable limits on
their production capacity or hours of operation in order to be
considered minor sources and avoid being subject to other Clean Air Act
requirements such as the title V operating permits program. These rules
would not impose any mandates on Tribal governments to implement NSR
permitting programs. Tribal governments may be affected, however,
insofar as they own or operate sources that must obtain a permit from
the EPA under the final Federal permitting program regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3975;
Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3407
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH37
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2914. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES;
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR PART 60, APPENDIX F, PROCEDURE 3)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001, -.
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to add a method, Method 203, for the
measurement of opacity from stationary sources, to appendix M (Example
Test Methods for State Implementation Plans) in 40 CFR part 51. This
action provides States with an instrumental test method which can be
used in determining, on a continuous basis, compliance with stationary
source opacity emission limitations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3958;
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH23
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2915. 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, -.
Final, Judicial, December 31, 2006, consent decree.
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
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/06
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, C-539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
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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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2916. PETITION TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT : 4,4'-METHYLENE
DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds that
are listed as air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants. Air
toxics are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer and
other human health problems. The law allows EPA to consider petitions
to modify the list, by adding or removing substances. Individuals
seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there are adequate
data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations,
bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not
reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment.
The Agency received a petition to remove 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl
Diisocyanate (MDI) from the American Chemistry Council on December 26,
2002. Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: a
completeness review, to determine whether there is sufficient
information on which to base a decision; and a technical review, to
evaluate the merits of the petition. The EPA also requests and
considers information from the public. After a comprehensive technical
review of both the petition and the information received from the
public to determine whether the petition satisfies the requirements of
the CAA, the review team is required to make a recommendation to the
Administrator on whether to grant the petition. If the Administrator
decides to grant a petition, a proposed rule is published in the
Federal Register which proposes a modification of the HAP list and
presents the reasoning for doing so. The proposed rule is open to
public comment and public hearing and all additional substantive
information received during the public's involvement is evaluated prior
to the decision on the issuance of a final rule. However, if the
Administrator decides to deny a petition, a notice setting forth an
explanation of the reasons for denial is published instead. A notice of
denial constitutes final Agency action of nationwide scope and
applicability, and is subject to judicial review as provided in the CAA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Complete Petition 05/26/05 70 FR 30407
NPRM 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: 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
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
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK84
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2917. 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.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Court ordered deadline for final rule.
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
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
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov
KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK14
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2918. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/06
Final Action 10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4309;
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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@epa.gov
Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5396
Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI62
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2919. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33283
NPRM Correction 10/02/03 68 FR 56809
Supplemental NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 03/00/07
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.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2002-0064
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
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6
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: 202 343-2342
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK26
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2920. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On 5/
2/02 and 5/22/03 we partially and limitedly approved and partially and
limitedly disapproved Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/Laurel. EPA
intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover those
parts of the State's plan we disapproved. EPA's FIP will assure that
the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 NAAQS.
Timetable:
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NPRM 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2921. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING
SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(b)(5) et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart SS; 40 CFR 63.8; 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
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complete procedures for ensuring the quality of the data measured by
CPMS. The proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other requirements
that will ensure that those CPMS are properly selected, installed, and
placed into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures
that will ensure that those CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing
basis. Both PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 will help to ensure compliance
with emission limitations established under 40 CFR part 63. Procedure 1
of appendix F currently addresses QA procedures for continuous emission
monitoring systems (CEMS) that measure a single pollutant. The proposed
amendments to QA Procedure 1 broadens the procedure to address the
unique requirements of CEMS that are used for monitoring multiple
pollutants. Because several of the regulations promulgated under 40 CFR
part 63 require multiple pollutant CEMS, these amendments are needed to
ensure those CEMS are operated in a manner that ensures the quality of
the emission data collected. This action is not expected to have any
impacts on small entities or State, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/00/06
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, C330-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5365
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ86
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2922. 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 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 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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NPRM 10/00/06
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2923. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): 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 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 changing 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 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.
Timetable:
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NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4793;
Agency Contact: Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, C339-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: svendsgaard.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3450
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL75
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2924. 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: EPA coordinated the section 126 Rule with another rule known
as the NOx State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call, because both rules
address 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, an 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. In this current action, EPA is
proposing that the Michigan Phase I SIP meets the proposed revised
section 126 Rule withdrawal criteria, and therefore, if EPA finalizes
the withdrawal criteria as proposed, EPA would withdraw the section 126
Rule for sources in Michigan.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/06
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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, RTP, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL83
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2925. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES ABOVE
14,000 POUNDS & IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STND. TESTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
requirements for Heavy-Duty on-highway and non-road vehicles and
engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action
will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and
engines to make available emissions-related service information to
after market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the
performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to
ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards.
This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in use testing program for
heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the
applicable not to exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of
the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as
a result of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/06
Final Action 12/00/06
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, ASD, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4405
Email: sherwood.todd@epamail.epa.gov
Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4288
Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL92
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2926. 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 Part 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
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Final Action 02/00/07
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4819;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\mbr
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL94
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2927. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 60; 40 CFR Part 61; 40 CFR Part 63; 40 CFR
Part 65
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, March 31, 2006, Thompson Report date.
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 Part 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
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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, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL98
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2928. 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 urban
areas. 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
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NPRM 01/00/07
Final Rule 01/00/08
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@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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2929. 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
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NPRM 09/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4846;
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM08
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2930. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 608
LEAK REPAIR REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the
refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated
under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is
to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations
that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to
the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair
regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling,
commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration
appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds
calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts.
This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and
discussing compliance scenarios.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/06
Final Action 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4856;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6\608
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 343-2338
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2931. 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.
NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, Consent decree.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent decree.
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 area source categories considered for listing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/06
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, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM14
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2932. NESHAP: TOTAL FACILITY LOW RISK DETERMINATION (TFLRD) FOR RESIDUAL
RISK
Priority: Other Significant
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
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety and
protect against adverse environmental effects. Many facilities have
numerous MACT standards that they are subject to. This action would
propose an alternative emissions standard whereby a facility able to
make a facility-wide low-risk determination could meet this alternative
standard instead of other applicable residual risk standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4848;
Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1167
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
David Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Email: guinnup.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM22
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2933. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE
REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545 (c) & (k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
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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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NPRM 05/00/06
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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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2934. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION: AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
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 (i.e., from point of
extraction to point of treatment -- as proposed in the original rule).
We will also clarify that facilities with active remediations can use
the 1 Mg HAP exemption if they qualify rather than limit it to new
remediations. We will also clarify that facilities meeting equipment
leak standards for part 61 or other part 63 standards are exempt from
those similar provisions in 63 subpart GGGGG. Grammatical errors and
incorrect section references will be corrected as well.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Final Action 11/00/06
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 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM30
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2935. 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 2
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 2-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. The
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking provides further explanation
and additional technical support for an option proposed under the NO2
Increment Rulemaking (issued at 70 FR 59582 on October 12, 2005). This
option would explain EPA's position and propose that any State subject
to CAIR and opting into the EPA-administered regional cap and trade
program under CAIR will satisfy the requirements under section 166 of
the Act for prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) of air
quality for NOx; thereby, enabling that State to request EPA approval
to exempt sources from the NO2 increment analysis under the PSD regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/23/05 70 FR 8880
Final Action 10/12/05 70 FR 59582
Supplemental NPRM 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
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Additional Information: SAN No. 4881; EPA publication information:
Final Action - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-12/
a20110.htm; ; EPA Docket information: http://www.epa.gov/edocket OAR-
2004-0013
Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, RTP, DC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5593
Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov
Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3407
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM33
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2936. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND FUEL SYSTEMS
FROM MARINE VESSELS AND SMALL EQUIPMENT
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
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 (<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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/06
Final Action 09/00/07
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, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM34
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2937. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program.
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources
which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33
urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air
Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels
which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology
(MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in
section 112. Both iron foundries and steel foundries were listed as
high priority source categories via a toxicity-weighting analysis.
Extensive data gathering and analyses were performed during the
development of MACT standards for major iron and steel foundries. The
database that was compiled is now being analyzed to determine if
additional information gathering would be required. We intend to
consider both MACT and GACT as control options for regulated emission
sources. Several HAPs have been identified that may be present in air
emissions in significant enough quantities to be of concern. The metal
HAPs emitted from melting furnaces include cadmium, chromium, lead,
manganese, and nickel. Aromatic organic HAPs produced by mold-and core-
making lines, melting furnaces, and pouring, cooling and shakeout (PCS)
lines contain acetophenone, benzene, cumene, dibenzofurans, dioxins,
naphthalene, phenol, pyrene, toluene, and xylene. The nonaromatic
organic HAPs emitted are formaldehyde, methanol, and triethylamine.
There are approximately 300 area source iron foundries in the U.S.,
with about 75 percent being small businesses. We estimate that 65
percent of the area source iron foundries have production under 10,000
tons per year. There are approximately 200 area source steel foundries
in the U.S., with about 70 percent being small businesses. We estimate
that 85 percent of the area source steel foundries have production
under 10,000 tons per year. A preliminary analytical blue print was
prepared in November 2004.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/07
Final Action 03/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4879;
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM36
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2938. 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
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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 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 12/00/06
Final Action 06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4885;
Agency Contact: Michael A. Trutna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C304-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5345
Fax: 919-541-4028
Email: trutna.mike@epa.gov
Anna Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1664
Email: wood.anna@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM45
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2939. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS -- AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 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 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2940. CONTROL OF ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL LUBRICITY: NOTICE OF
PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to establish a new lubricity quality
requirement for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel used in diesel engines.
This requirement will seek to eliminate the incidence of emissions non-
compliance due to premature wear of fuel injection equipment caused by
inadequate fuel lubricity levels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/06
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, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4937
Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM48
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2941. 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: Not Yet Determined
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
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substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/06
Final Action 07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4916;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6\608
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 343-2338
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2942. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CLAY CERAMICS INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program.
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area source
categories which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas
of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated
Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require
control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable
control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology
(GACT), as defined in section 112.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
Final Action 12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4906;
Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: schaefer.john@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM53
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2943. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALTERNATIVES FOR THE MOTOR
VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES
POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
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 motor vehicle 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 motor
vehicle 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/06
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: 202 343-2342
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9005
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: cohen.jeff@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM54
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2944. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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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
Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM55
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2945. NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE
(EAF) MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
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 (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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4889; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2004-0083
Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: schell.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM71
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2946. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION STAGE I -- AREA SOURCE STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, court ordered deadline.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, court ordered deadline.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) includes two provisions--sections
112(c)(3) and 112(k)(3)(B)(ii)--that instruct us to identify and list
source categories that contribute to the emissions of the 30 ``listed''
(or area source) Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and that are, or will
be, subject to standards under section 112 of the CAA. EPA listed
``Gasoline Distribution Stage I'' as a new area source category in the
Integrated Urban Strategy for National Air Toxics Program (July 19,
1999, 40 FR 38706). Further, we agreed under a 2003 consent agreement
to propose a rule for this area source category on or before October
31, 2006, and promulgate a final rule by December 20, 2007. No
definitions are published for ``Gasoline Distribution Stage I'' area
sources. However, Stage I is generally understood to include gasoline
storage and transfer operations as gasoline is moved from the
production refinery process units to and including the gasoline station
storage tank. Stage II refers to the vehicle refueling operation part
of a gasoline station and is regulated under CAA sections 182(b)(3) and
202(a)(6). These rules will cover area sources within this source
category. Area sources emit or have a potential to emit less than 10
tons per year of any single HAP or less than 25 tons per year of total
HAP. The higher emitting sources (major sources) in this industry are
already regulated (40 CFR 63, subpart R) under CAA section 112 national
emission standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/06
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4907;
Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM74
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2947. 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 a 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 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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
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Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM75
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2948. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY SPARK IGNITED INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 23, 2006, court ordered deadline.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, court ordered deadline.
Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion spark ignited
engines. This includes two stroke lean burn (2SLB) engines, four stroke
lean burn (4SLB) engines, and four stroke rich burn (4SRB) 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
litigated schedule to propose by May 06 and to promulgate by December
07. 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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NPRM 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4915;
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
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
RIN: 2060-AM81
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2949. NESHAP: DEFENSE LAND SYSTEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 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
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 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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: 919 541-3470
Email: teal.kim@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-AM84
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2950. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 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. The amendments
are being promulgated in two groups, denoted by ``1'' and ``2'' in the
schedule below.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 1 05/20/05 70 FR 29400
NPRM 2 08/00/06
Final Action 2 04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM85
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2951. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 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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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4929;
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM87
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2952. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): RECONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION OF FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 11, 2003, EPA received a petition for reconsideration
on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, and 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 08/00/06
Final Action 08/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4940;
Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-0503
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov
Pam Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03,
RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0641
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: long.pam@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM91
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2953. 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); 40 CFR 64
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would revise the Compliance Assurance Monitoring
rule (40 CFR part 64) to be implemented through the operating permits
rule (40 CFR Parts 70 and 71) to define when periodic monitoring for
monitoring stationary source compliance must be created, and to include
specific criteria that periodic monitoring must meet. This rule
satisfies our four-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. We have completed
the RIA data collection and most of the analyses, but have not yet
completed the internal review. We are drafting RIA text with a goal of
completion by January 2006.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/06
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
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov
Robin Langdon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-4048
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Email: langdon.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN00
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2954. 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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/06
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2955. 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 is responding to a 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, EPA proposed to stay
the effectiveness of the 2004 rule on 3/1/05 (70 FR 9897), and is
undertaking the rulemaking described here to address the issues raised
by the petitioners.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4960;
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: king.jan@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
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2956. FUEL ECONOMY LABELING OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REVISIONS TO IMPROVE
CALCULATION OF FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC. 2001 to 2003; 15 USC 2005 to 2006; 15 USC 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 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
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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 02/01/06 71 FR 5425
NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/06
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4962; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2005-0169
Agency Contact: Roberts French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4380
Email: french.roberts@epamail.epa.gov
Robin Moran, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD,
Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4781
Email: moran.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN14
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2957. 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
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NPRM 05/00/06
Final Action 06/00/07
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 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 20460
Phone: 202 343-9211
Fax: 202 343-9211
Email: murray.beth@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN16
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2958. NESHAP: AUTOBODY REFINISHING--AREA SOURCE RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These standards are being developed 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 or 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of
that strategy, several area-source categories were listed for
regulation. Autobody Refinishing was listed as one of those categories,
and these standards will establish requirements to control pollution
from facilities engaged in autobody refinishing. Autobody refinishing
facilities are known to emit benzene, cadmium compounds, chromium
compounds, lead compounds, manganese compounds, and nickel compounds.
In 2004, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air
pollutants (NESHAP) for major sources engaged in the surface coating of
assembled on-road vehicles as a subcategory of the plastic parts and
products NESHAP.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4978;
Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: teal.kim@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-AN21
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2959. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 18, 2002, CAA Amendments of 1977.
NPRM, Judicial, March 28, 2007, Consent Decree.
Final, Judicial, December 19, 2007, Consent Decree.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 require EPA to review
and, if necessary, revise national ambient air quality standards
(NAAQS) periodically. On July 18, 1997, the EPA published a final rule
revising the NAAQS for ozone. The primary and secondary NAAQS were
strengthened to provide increased protection against both health and
environmental effects of ozone. The EPA's work plan/schedule for the
next review of the ozone Criteria Document was published on November
2002. The first external review draft Criteria Document, a rigorous
assessment of relevant scientific information, was released on January
31, 2005. The EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards will
prepare a Staff Paper for the Administrator, which will evaluate the
policy implications of the key studies and scientific information
contained in the Criteria Document and additional technical analyses,
and identify critical elements that EPA staff believe should be
considered in reviewing the standards. The Criteria Document and Staff
Paper will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee
and the public, and both final documents will reflect the input
received through these reviews. As the ozone NAAQS review is completed,
the Administrator's proposal to reaffirm or revise the ozone 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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Notice 12/29/05 70 FR 77155
NPRM 03/00/07
Final Action 12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 5008;
Agency Contact: David McKee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C 539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov
Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5274
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: martin.karen@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN24
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2960. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE
REVIEW, AND NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: EMISSIONS TEST FOR
ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, title I parts C and D and sec 111(a)(4)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would create a revised emissions test for
existing electric generating units (EGUs) that are subject to the
regulations governing the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
and nonattainment major New Source Review (NSR) programs mandated by
parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This revised
emissions test would be available for EGUs that are also subject to the
EPA-administered Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOx Annual Trading
Program or the CAIR SO2 Trading Program. This emissions test could be
extended to other CAIR and non-CAIR EGUs. For existing major stationary
sources, the NSR base program emissions test is applied when the source
proposes to modify an emissions unit such that the change is a physical
change or change in the method of operation, and the test compares
actual emissions to either potential emissions or projected actual
emissions. Under this rulemaking's revised NSR emissions test (a
maximum hourly test like that used in the NSPS program), we would
compare the EGU's maximum hourly emissions (considering controls)
before the change for the past 5 years to the maximum hourly emissions
after the change. Other options for the revised emissions test include
a maximum achieved hourly emissions test and an output based emissions
test, such as lb/MWh.The supplemental notice will include proposed
regulatory language for the three options. The supplemental notice will
also include data, information, and analyses concerning the impacts of
the proposed options.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/20/05 70 FR 61081
Supplemental NPRM 06/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4794.2; Split from RIN 2060-AM95.
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/nsr
Agency Contact: Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C339-03, RTP, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-1450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: mcdonald.janet@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN28
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2961. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REVISION TO LISTING OF CARBON
DIOXIDE TOTAL FLOODING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS RESTRICTING USE TO
ONLY UNOCCUPIED AREAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 23269]]
Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify
alternatives to Class I and II ozone-depleting substances and to
publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of
substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are
introduced into interstate commerce. Substitutes which are deemed by
EPA to be unacceptable or acceptable subject to use restrictions must
go through notice and comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated
intermittently depending on the volume of notifications. Independent of
any petitions or notifications received, EPA may also initiate updates
to the substitute lists based on new data on either additional
substitutes or on characteristics of substitutes previously reviewed.
Based on new information on the continued and growing use of carbon
dioxide total flooding fire extinguishing systems, EPA is revising its
listing of carbon dioxide as an acceptable total flooding substitute
for ozone-depleting halons to acceptable subject to narrowed use
limits. Use would be limited to unoccupied areas where personnel could
not be exposed to lethal concentration of the agent. Recent changes to
national fire protection industry standards reflect need to improve
personnel safety requirements for carbon dioxide systems by limiting
its applications. Carbon dioxide total flooding fire extinguishing
systems are used in some industrial applications such as automobile
paint rooms and in marine applications such as machinery spaces.
Restricted use limits on carbon dioxide total flooding systems supports
the use of substitutes that are not potentially lethal to personnel
that could be exposed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4991;
Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9749
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: maranion.bella@epa.gov
Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9005
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: cohen.jeff@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN30
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2962. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION, AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4701 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.210-17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Polyvinyl Chloride and
Copolymers. These standards were proposed on December 8, 2000 (65 FR
76958) and originally promulgated on July 10, 2002 (67 FR 45886) but
were vacated by the D.C. Circuit on June 18, 2004 in Mossville
Environmental Action v. EPA, 370 F.3d 1232 (D.C.Cir. 2004). This action
assures continuity of the parts of the standard that were upheld by the
court, and addresses the component of these standards, regarding the
use of vinyl chloride as a surrogate for all other HAP, that was not
upheld by the court.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
Final Action 06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4988; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2002-0037
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@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-AN33
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2963. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION AMENDMENTS--RESPONSE TO LITIGATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart GGGGG
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8,
2003. We were challenged by the Sierra Club on several provisions in
the rule. We anticipate that settlement negotiations will result in
certain revisions to the rule's requirements. The revisions could
remove an exemption for certain sources thereby increasing the
compliance costs of the final rule by up to $7.7 million.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4866.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM30.; EPA
Docket information: OAR-2002-0021
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN36
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2964. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION (NON-GASOLINE); AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 112
[[Page 23270]]
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006.
Abstract: Amendment in response to Petition for Reconsideration of the
final rule. It will address control of air emissions from wastewater at
OLD facilities. The petitioner who requested that wastewater be
controlled was the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory
Council (PWSRCAC). The facility of concern for PWSRCAC is the Valdez
Marine terminal operated by the Alyeska trans Alaska pipeline company.
Their specific concern is the ballast water treatment facility. Both
Alyeska and PWSRCAC have been testing at the Marine terminal to
determine the functionality of the existing system. This amendment will
also deal with wastewater emissions from tank draw downs and
maintenance which occur at Valdez and other OLD facilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4910.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM77.
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN37
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2965. FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS
CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 9, 2004
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA Sections 129 and 111(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 62 (New)
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 16, 2007, Section 129(b)(3)
of CAA - 2 Years after promulgation of underlying emission guidelines
is deadline for this action.
Other, Statutory, December 16, 2008, Section 129(e)(1) of CAA - 3 Years
after promulgation of underlying emission guidelines is Hammer Date for
Permit Applications.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 directed the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set emission guidelines under
sections 111 and 129 for existing incinerators categorized as other
solid waste incinerators (OSWI), a catch-all grouping for those classes
of incinerators not directly named in the Act. Under court order, EPA
published proposed regulations for OSWI on December 9, 2004. Final
regulations for OSWI were published on December 16, 2005. In accordance
with section 129, any State with affected sources must submit a State
plan by 1 year after publication of the final rule describing how the
State will implement the emission guidelines for existing CISWI.
Section 129 also requires the Administrator to develop and implement a
Federal plan for existing CISWI units located in any State which has
not submitted an approvable plan within 2 years of promulgation of the
emissions guidelines. In this OSWI Federal plan rulemaking, EPA becomes
the implementing authority in those instances where the State or local
agency has failed to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved.
Therefore, consistent with section 129(b)(3) of the Act, this
rulemaking would impose a Federal plan that applies to OSWI in any
State, tribe or locale that has not submitted an approvable plan within
the time allotted. This action makes no changes to the requirements in
the December 2005 rule, and is intended to fulfill EPA's duty under
section 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal plan as a gap-filling measure
until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. When the State
submits an approvable State Plan, the Federal plan will no longer apply
to units in that State.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5011;
Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5396
Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN43
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2966. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDING REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT
USED OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES FOR DESTRUCTION IN THE U.S.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will streamline the process for importing
used ozone-depleting substances for destruction in the U.S. This will
further reduce the amount of substances that could otherwise harm the
ozone layer.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 5017;
Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9556
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: cappel.kirsten@epamail.epa.gov
Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN48
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2967. ACTION ON PETITION TO LIST DIESEL EXHAUST AS A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112(b)(3)
[[Page 23271]]
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 11, 2005.
NPRM, Judicial, June 12, 2006, tentative deadline for proposal, under
negotiation.
Final, Judicial, May 1, 2007, tentative, under negotiation.
Abstract: EPA received a petition from Environmental Defense to list
Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). Upon initially
reviewing the petition, we have decided the petition needs to be
reviewed and evaluated by a Workgroup to make a final determination on
how to proceed. After technical evaluation, the workgroup will
recommend to grant or deny the petition. Our current negotiated court
ordered deadlines are to propose to list or issue notification of
denial by June 12, 2006 with final action by May 1, 2007.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5020; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2005-0489
Agency Contact: Anne Rea, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0053
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: rea.anne@epamail.epa.gov
Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1167
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN49
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2968. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: 2007
CRITICAL USE EXEMPTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: sec 604 of the CAA
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will include the solicitation of comments on
uses of methyl bromide which the Agency believes meet the criteria for
the critical use exemption for the year 2007, and will allocate such
exemptions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5051, FDMS Docket Number EPA-HQ-OAR-
2005-0538
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN54
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2969. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: BAN ON THE
IMPORT OF PRE-CHARGED PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is concerned with the environmental impacts that could
result from the potential continued imports of HCFC pre-charged
products after the phaseout of production and importation of bulk
substances. Similar concerns resulted in the banning the imports of CFC
pre-charged refrigeration products after the 1996 phaseout of
production and import of bulk substances. Therefore, EPA intends to
propose regulations banning the imports of HCFC pre-charged products
under the provisions within title VI of CAAA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/07
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5052;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9729
Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN58
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2970. TRANSITION TO NEW OR REVISED PARTICULATE MATTER
(PM) NAAQS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 31, 2006, The 12/20/05 PM
NAAQS says we will issue this ANPR by the end of January 2006.
Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated revised National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA proposed
revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particle
pollution (NAAQS) on December 20, 2005. The purpose of the ANPR is to
assure stakeholders that EPA is aware of and is considering the
multiple issues associated with implementing any revised PM fine
standards, and possible new PM coarse standards that may result from
the December proposal. This ANPR should also provide an opportunity for
the public to provide input on the best way to implement these actions.
The ANPR will be followed with a proposal possibly by September 2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 02/09/06 71 FR 6718
NPRM 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
[[Page 23272]]
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4752.1; EPA publication information:
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/
a1798.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK74.
Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3310
Fax: 919 541-1051
Email: driscoll.barbara@epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN59
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2971. PM2.5 DE MINIMIS EMISSION LEVELS FOR GENERAL
CONFORMITY APPLICABILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: General Conformity (GC) requirements become effective for
Federal actions in PM2.5 nonattainment areas with start actions dates
after April 5, 2006. In the GC Regulations EPA set de minimis emission
levels for criteria pollutants where Federal actions with emissions
below the de minimis levels are presumed to conform to State
Implementation Plans (or applicable emission budgets). Actions that are
presumed to conform do not have to make conformity determinations. EPA
anticipated publishing de minimis levels for the new PM2.5 standard in
its revisions to the GC rule or in the PM2.5 Implementation Rule
(whichever would be published earlier). These rules have not been
promulgated yet and do not appear they will be finalized before GC
requirements become effective in PM2.5 designated nonattainment areas
in April 2006. At that time, Federal agencies will be in a position of
having to perform applicability analysis without the benefit of
published de minimis thresholds. This means all actions (unless
currently listed as exempt) taken by a Federal agency in a PM2.5
nonattainment area will need to do a conformity determination
(including mitigation and offsets if needed) before they can start the
action -- even those with zero or very low levels of emissions. To
address this issue, we would like to propose and finalize a separate
rulemaking on a faster track to set PM2.5 de minimis levels by April
2006. The substance of this separate rulemaking has already undergone
workgroup consideration and will undergo final agency review (FAR) as
part of the proposal for General Conformity rule revisions. This
separate rule would essentially pull the language from the GC revision
that will be proposed soon.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 5042;
Agency Contact: Tom Coda, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3037
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: coda.tom@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN60
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2972. NESHAP FOR MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING;
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The existing rule for this source category was published on
December 11, 2003. These proposed amendments would further clarify
applicability for coating manufacturing vs chemical manufacturing. The
amendments would also propose extending the compliance date for certain
coating manufacturing equipment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/06
Final Action 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4890.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM72.
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
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-AN61
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2973. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, consent decree.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, consent decree.
Abstract: We are under a consent decree to propose area-source emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from stationary
reciprocating internal combustion engines. This action will propose
standards for stationary engines smaller than 500 horsepower located at
major sources of HAP. In addition we intend to propose standards for
stationary engines of all sizes located at area sources of HAP.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
Final Action 12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5014;
Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN62
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2974. REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF POTENTIAL TO EMIT (PTE)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, 7412, 7414, 7416, and 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, 52, 63, 70, 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to clarify the definition of 'potential to emit'
(PTE) for several CAA programs that implement requirements for major
sources. To that end, EPA proposes to revise the PTE definition, for
several CAA programs to explain the types of limits that are effective
in restricting a source's PTE regulated pollutants. EPA's requirement
that PTE limits must be federally enforceable to be considered
effective in restricting PTE is at issue as a result of three court
decisions. EPA's proposal will address this requirement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/06
Final Action 05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 5025;
Agency Contact: Grecia Castro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1351
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: castro.grecia@epamail.epa.gov
Michael Ling, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4729
Fax: 919 541-0804
Email: ling.michael@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN65
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2975. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR
VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES: SAFETEA-LU HOV FACILITIES RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 23 USC 1121
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Language from
Congress requires a final regulatory action by February 6, 2006.
Abstract: It is the sense of Congress to encourage the purchase and use
of hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles, which have been proven to
minimize air emissions and decrease consumption of fossil fuels. This
regulation establishes the criteria for certifying a vehicle as low
emitting and energy-efficient. State HOV programs will reference this
regulation in their request to Federal Highway Administration for
exceptions to the 2-person minimum occupancy HOV requirement. These
regulations are optional for states to implement and will sunset in 2009.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5029;
Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4614
Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov
Tandi Bagian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4901
Email: bagian.tandi@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN68
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2976. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR AEROSOL COATINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is
required to list and schedule for regulation those categories of
consumer or commercial products that account for at least 80 percent of
volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, on a reactivity adjusted
basis, in areas that violate the National Ambient Air Quality Standard
for ozone. This rule is intended to meet that requirement for the
aerosol spray paint category listed on March 23, 1995. This national
regulation will establish a uniform reactivity-based standard for
aerosol spray paints modeled after the California Air Resource Board
(CARB) Regulation for Reducing the Ozone Formed from Aerosol Coating
Product Emissions. EPA granted final approval of the revisions to the
California State Implementation Plan containing this regulation on
September 13, 2005. Although mass-based VOC reductions have been made
in the aerosol coating category, this reactivity-based approach will
achieve additional reductions in ozone formation where further mass-
based reductions have proven to be technologically infeasible. This
national rule is projected to better control a product's contribution
to ozone formation by encouraging reductions of higher reactivity VOCs,
rather than treating all VOCs in a product alike through a mass-based
approach.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/06
Final Action 10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5030;
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
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Email: moore.bruce@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-AN69
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2977. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS):
EQUIPMENT LEAKS--SUBPARTS VV & GGG
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 31, 2006.
Final, Statutory, October 31, 2007.
Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to
review new source performance standards at least every 8 years. Under
this project, we will review and, if appropriate, revise the new source
performance standards for equipment leaks (subparts VV and GGG in part
60). Equipment leaks are defined as leaks from valves, pumps,
compressors, sampling connections, open-ended lines, and pressure
relief valves at SOCMI sources (subpart VV) and oil refineries (subpart
GGG). We will determine if actual emission reductions currently being
achieved due to other programs are greater than the requirements in the
current NSPS standards, and whether the current NSPS standards should
be revised.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/06
Final Action 10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5035;
Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0634
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: rackley.karen@epa.gov
Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 685-3200
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN71
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2978. DEFECT REPORTING FOR ON-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA regulations require manufacturers to report defects of
emissions-related equipment or emissions control systems of on-highway
motor vehicles and heavy-duty engines. Under the current regulations a
defect report is required when a manufacturer determines that the same
defect has occurred in 25 or more vehicles or engines. This is an
unreasonably small threshold for large engine families/test groups.
This action would create new thresholds that would depend upon the size
of the engine family/test group. It would also obligate manufacturers
to conduct investigations under certain circumstances to determine if
an emission-related defect is present. The investigations would be
triggered by warranty information, parts shipments, and any other
information which may be available to indicate need for an investigation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/07
Final Action 01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5043;
Agency Contact: Christine Mikolajczyk, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4403
Email: mikolajczyk.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4851
Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN73
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2979. INTERPRETIVE RULEMAKING TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title V
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to request comments on a
proposed interpretation of certain existing regulatory language
relative to the need to address the sufficiency of existing monitoring
requirements included in State and Federal operating permits programs
developed under title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). Specifically, our
proposed interpretation is that sections 70.6(c)(1) and 71.6(c)(1) of
40 CFR parts 70 and 71 (previously referred to as the Umbrella
Monitoring Rule) do not provide a basis for assessing the adequacy of
or adding monitoring requirements to operating permits, independent of
such monitoring required under existing Federal air pollution control
rules and State implementation plan (SIP) rules (i.e., monitoring
required under applicable requirements), including monitoring required
under the part 64 (the compliance assurance monitoring or CAM, rule)
where it applies, and such monitoring as may be required to fill gaps
under the separate periodic monitoring requirements of the operating
permits rules. We also formally withdraw a September 17, 2002, proposal
to revise these paragraphs in parts 70 and 71.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5044;
Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov
Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C330-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5365
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN74
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2980. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS--EXCLUSION OF COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA is proposing to add four compounds (benzotrifluoride,
dimethyl succinate, propylene carbonate, and dimethyl carbonate) to the
list of negligibly reactive compounds in EPA's definition of VOC.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/06
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5045;
Agency Contact: William Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, DC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov
Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1174
Email: keating.terry@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN75
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2981. RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD RULE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: PL 109-58
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.1101
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2006, The Energy Policy Act
of 2005 requires that EPA promulgate RFS regulations by 08/06/2006.
Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (the ``Act''), signed into law
on August 8, 2005, requires EPA to promulgate regulations implementing
the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) within one year of enactment. The
RFS requires specific volumes of renewable fuel to be in gasoline sold
in the U.S. starting with 4.0 billion gal/yr in 2006 up to 7.5 billion
gal/yr in 2012. The Act provides that if EPA fails to promulgate
regulations within one year, then a default value of 2.78% renewable
fuel in gasoline will be in effect for 2006. We recently promulgated a
rule ( ``Renewable Fuel Standards Requirements for 2006'', 70 FR 77325,
12/30/05) to implement the default standard. The Agency must complete
its obligation under the Act by promulgating a rule that implements the
RFS for years 2007 and beyond. Such rule must establish how the
renewable fuel standard is defined and calculated, what parties are
liable, and how compliance with the standard is to be determined. In
addition, the rule must establish a system by which renewable fuel
credits can be generated, and traded/sold between parties. This
statutory provision is subject to multiple interpretations of key
terms. The ``Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements for 2006'' that we
promulgated on 12/30/05 interprets the default provision so that it can
be implemented with certainty in the event EPA fails to promulgate the
RFS within one year of enactment. It provides for refiners, importers
and blenders to meet the 2.78% requirement collectively, rather than on
an individual basis. Since our projections show that this value is
highly likely to be met in 2006 under planned practices of the refining
industry, we do not anticipate any impacts on the industry in general,
nor any on small businesses. It will have no effect on State, local or
tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 5048;
Agency Contact: Barry Garelick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 343-9028
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: garelick.barry@epa.gov
David Korotney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 48104
Phone: 734 214-4507
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: korotney.david@epamail.epa.gov;
RIN: 2060-AN76
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2982. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING: AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA title III
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Semiconductor Manufacturing included process vent
requirements for inorganic HAP streams or inorganic process HAP
streams. However, a small minority of process vents in the industry
contain emission streams that combine inorganic and organic HAPs. The
purpose of this amendment is to add a definition for mixed stream
process vents in order to clarify the rule requirements and avoid the
confusion caused by the current rule. These amendments will not add
additional burden or cost to the rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5055;
Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: schaefer.john@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN80
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2983. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION
OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OAR is seeking to allocate essential use allowances for
import and production of class I stratospheric ozone depleting
substances for calendar 2007. Essential allowances enable a person to
obtain newly produced or imported controlled class I ODS under the
essential exemption to the regulatory phaseout of these chemical,which
became effective on January 1, 1996. Essential uses include the
manufacture of important medical devices such as asthma inhalers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5056;
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN81
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2984. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS
CONTAINED IN THE 2005 TRANSPORTATION BILL (SAFETEA-LU)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7506
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93; 40 CFR 51.390
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 2007, SAFETEA-LU requires
that EPA revise the transportation conformity rule to address the
statutory provisions.
Abstract: The transportation conformity rule ensures that
transportation planning is consistent with a State's plan for achieving
the air quality standards. These amendments to the rule are necessary
as a result of the changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation
conformity provisions as mandated by the recent transportation bill,
SAFETEA-LU. SAFETEA-LU revised a number of aspects of the Clean Air
Act's transportation conformity provisions including: 1)Providing an
additional 6 months to re-determine conformity after new State
implementation plan (SIP) motor vehicle emissions budgets are either
found adequate, approved or promulgated; 2)changing the frequency
requirements for transportation conformity determinations; 3)providing
an option for reducing the time period covered by conformity
determinations; 4)providing procedures for areas to use in substituting
or adding transportation control measures (TCMs) to approved SIPs;
5)adding a 1-year grace period for conformity lapses; and
6)streamlining requirements for conformity SIPs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
Final Action 08/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5057;
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 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 Avenue NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN82
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2985. REVISIONS TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW
STATIONARY SOURCES, NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS, & NESHAP FOR SOURCE CATEGORY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 60, 61, 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule will extend the time period required for
source owners and operators to conduct initial performance tests in
response to force majeures. A force majeure is defined as an event
caused by circumstances beyond the control of the affected facility,
its contractors, or any entity controlled by the affected facility that
results in not meeting the regulatory requirement to conduct
performance tests within the specified timeframe despite the affected
facility's best efforts to fulfill the obligation. Examples of such
events are acts of nature, acts of war or terrorism, or equipment
failure or safety hazard beyond the control of the affected facilty.
We recognize that there may be circumstances beyond a source owner's or
operator's control that could cause a performance test deadline to be
missed and that we must provide a mechanism for consideration of these
circumstances and granting of extensions where warranted. Under current
rules, a source owner or operator who is unable to comply with testing
requirements within the allotted timeframe due to a force majeure is
regarded as being in violation and subject to enforcement action. As a
matter of policy, EPA has exercised enforcement discretion to avoid
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such sources in violation. However, because these failures result in
circumstances beyond the control of the source owner or operator, we
believe that a more reasonable approach is to provide an opportunity to
such owners and operators to make good faith demonstrations and obtain
extensions of the performance testing deadline in appropriate
circumstances.
EPA's plans to address this issue were noted in the final Clean Air
Action National Stack Testing Guidance issued by EPA on September 30,
2005. The following footnote was included in this guidance document.
``The Agency believes that it has the authority under law to allow
extensions and plans to conduct notice and comment rulemaking regarding
appropriate circumstances in which an extension of initial performance
test deadlines may be allowed by regulation.``
Timetable:
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NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5061;
Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-2910
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: melton.lula@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN84
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2986. 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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NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61640
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2915;
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF83
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2987. 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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NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532
Final Action 01/00/07
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
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG88
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2988. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA
designations of 39 nonattainment areas for the PM2.5
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standards became effective on April 5, 2005. The Clean Air Fine
Particle Implementation Rule, which was proposed in the Federal
Register on November 1, 2005, includes requirements and guidance for
State and local air pollution agencies to follow in developing State
implementation plans (SIPs) designed to bring areas into attainment
with the 1997 standards. These SIP development activities include
technical analyses to identify effective strategies for reducing
emissions contributing to PM-2.5 levels, and the adoption of
regulations as needed in order to attain the standards. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/01/05 70 FR 65984
Final Action 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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: 919 541-3207
Email: damberg.rich@epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK74
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2989. 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 Appendi; 40 CFR 63
- Appendix C to part 63
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 will encompass 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 On June 30, 2004, amendments to
appendix C to part 63 were proposed (69 FR 39383). See http://
www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nsps/socww/socwwpg.html for more information.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3380;
Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-4516
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE94
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2990. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, and 20 of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A
are instrumental methods that are being revised to make their
performance criteria consistent. Analyzer calibration error tests and
sampling system bias tests now required in Methods 3A, 6C, and 7E are
being added to Methods 10 and 20. Inconsistent acceptance criteria for
other performance tests and calibration gas quality are also being made
uniform. Performance criteria currently determined based on the
instrument span is being revised to an emission limit basis. This
change will fix the acceptance limits for all source tests on the
applicable emission limit and not on a span value that sources have
some discretion in choosing. These revisions were proposed on August
27, 1997 in an announcement entitled ``Amendments for Testing and
Monitoring Provisions.'' They were considered not significant at that
time. The public did not feel that the preamble to the rule provided
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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
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NPRM 10/10/03 68 FR 58838
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4161;
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-1063
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK61
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2991. 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
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Direct Final Action 07/00/06
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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2992. 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: Final, Judicial, July 26, 2006, Original settlement
agreement -5/26/06, due to request for extension of public comments,
litigants agreed to extend final-7/26/06.
Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was
promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal
Regulations 63, subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime
Association petitioned the court to review subpart LLL, while the
American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a
settlement agreement. On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit
issued its opinion in National Lime Ass'n v. EPA. The Court remanded
the three standards for which we established floors of no control
(hydrogen chloride [HCl], total hydrocarbon [THC], and mercury [Hg]).
The Court found that we committed error in not considering other means
of control, in particular, control of HAPs in raw materials and in
fossil fuels. The Court also remanded that we consider setting beyond-
the-floor standards for HAP metals, for which particulate matter (PM)
is a surrogate. This action will consist of amendments to respond to
the court remand.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/02/05 70 FR 72330
NPRM 2 01/09/06 71 FR 1403
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4585; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2002-0051
Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5605
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: barnett.keith@epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ78
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2993. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES--RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 6, 2002.
Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006, Consent Decree.
Abstract: This source category covers ethylene oxide commercial
sterilizers. Proposal published October 24, 2005. 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 assessment
results show cancer incidence less than one. Some commenters have
requested we make the current requirements more stringent. Court
ordered promulgation signature 3/2006.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 04/00/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK09
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2994. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK AND MACT
STANDARDS REVIEW
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006, consent decree.
Abstract: In 1994, we promulgated technology-based standards for this
source category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The facilities covered
by the standards and under investigation in this action, include both
bulk gasoline terminals and pipeline breakout stations that emit major
source levels of air toxics. The current action, required by section
112(f)(2) of the CAA, directs us to assess the risk remaining (residual
risk) after the application of technology-based standards. Also, CAA
section 112 (d)(6) requires us to review and revise the technology-
based standards as necessary by taking into account developments in
practices, processes, and control technologies. On August 10, 2005, we
proposed no further action to revise the technology-based standards.
Our risk assessment found that the risk from these facilities now meets
the level we generally consider acceptable. In our technology
assessment, we did not find significant advancements in technology.
This final rule is under a consent decree requiring Administrator
signature by 3/31/06.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/10/05 70 FR 46452
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4655; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2004-0019
Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK10
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2995. 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.
Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006, court ordered deadline.
Abstract: A national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for industrial process cooling towers (IPCT) was previously
promulgated under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That standard
effectively bans the use of chromium-based water treatment chemicals in
IPCT used to remove heat from chemical or industrial processes. The
Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of
promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to
develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are
needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety.
This action is to examine the remaining risk from IPCT and, if
warranted, to develop new risk based standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/24/05 70 FR 61411
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK16
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2996. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 13, 2006, c/o deadline (original
date 4/28/06, but negotiated extension with litigants, due to request
for ext. of public comment period).
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 28,000
perchloroethylene (perc) dry cleaning facilities are in existence.
Fifteen of these facilities are major sources (use > 2100 gallons of
perc per year), subject to MACT requirements under the technology-based
NESHAP requirements. The remaining facilities are area sources (use
<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
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facilities. EPA has agreed with litigants to a deadline of July 13,
2006 for completion of this effort.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/21/05 70 FR 75884
Notice: Extension of Public
Comments Period 02/06/06 71 FR 6030
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2940
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2997. 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, -.
Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006, Court ordered deadline for final rule.
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 10/24/05 70 FR 61417
Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4669;
Sectors Affected: 334613 Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing;
33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
Fax: 919 541-1039
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2998. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/15/03 68 FR 26249
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, 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-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK54
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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2999. 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. That rule requires
certain sources located in the eastern United States to reduce their
NOx emissions for purposes of reducing ozone transport. EPA coordinated
the section 126 Rule with a related ozone transport rule, known as the
NOx State implementation plan call (NOx SIP Call), which also addresses
ozone transport in the eastern United States. The EPA established the
same compliance date for both rules, May 1, 2003. The EPA included a
provision in the section 126 Rule which provided that where a State
adopted, and EPA approved, a SIP controlling transport under the NOx
SIP Call, and with a May 1, 2003 compliance date, EPA would withdraw
the section 126 requirements for sources in that State. This was a
practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid
having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx
transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the
compliance dates for the section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have
both been delayed until May 31, 2004. In addition, the NOx SIP Call has
been divided into two phases. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the
section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to
operate under these new circumstances. This action also proposes to
withdraw the section 126 Rule in States that meet the proposed revised
criteria.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/04/03 68 FR 16644
Final Action 07/00/06
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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, RTP, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK41
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3000. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4604;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4287
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ82
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3001. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES
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 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 80; 40 CFR Part 86
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2006, Consent Decree.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2007, Consent Decree.
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
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/29/06 71 CFR 15803
Final Action 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
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
Email: lieske.christopher@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK70
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3002. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 68
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the October 2005 Regulatory Agenda, EPA stated that it
would perform a review of the Accidental Release Prevention
Requirements Rule per section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. No
comments were received. EPA is now announcing the completion of that
review. EPA has concluded that this rule should remain in effect
without modification.
BACKGROUND: EPA promulgated the Accidental Release Prevention
Requirements on June 20, 1996 (61 FR 31668); which apply to all
stationary sources with process(es) that contain more than a threshold
quantity of a regulated substance. Processes are divided into three
categories: the potential for offsite consequences associated with a
worst-case accidental release; accident history; or compliance with the
prevention requirements under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM)
regulations. Processes that have no potential impact on the public in
the case of an accidental release have minimal requirements. For other
processes, sources must implement a risk management program that
includes more detailed requirements for hazard assessment, prevention,
and emergency response. Processes in industry categories with a history
of accidental releases and processes already complying with OSHA's PSM
are subject to prevention program requirements that are almost
identical to elements of the OSHA standard. All other processes are
subject to streamlined prevention requirements. All sources must
prepare a risk management plan (RMP) based on the risk management
programs established at the source. The sources submit the plan to EPA.
The first submission of RMPs was due on June 20, 1999; with updates due
on June 20, 2004. Some sources re-submitted their plans or revised
their plans after the first submission. Approximately 15,000 sources
are subject to the accidental release prevention regulations.
Based on the regulatory flexibility analysis for the 1993 proposal, EPA
concluded that the rule would create a severe, adverse impact on small
entities. In February 1995, EPA published a supplemental proposal to
introduce a tiering approach for this regulation. By using the tiering
approach and streamlining requirements for some of the regulated
entities, the 1996 final rule resulted in significantly reduced impacts
on small businesses. Entities with complex processes follow more
rigorous requirements and those with simple processes follow
streamlined requirements.
To further reduce the burden on covered facilities, including small
business, EPA developed: (1) industry-specific guidance for small, non-
chemical sector businesses (i.e., water treatment facilities, ammonia
refrigeration, propane retailers/distributors). These documents help
facilities develop their risk management programs and RMPs; (2) an
electronic program, RMP*Submit, to facilitate the submissions, which
incorporated more user friendly features and help menus to assist
facilities, particularly those small- and medium-sized facilities with
less expertise; and (3) a web-based tool to facilitate the reporting of
those administrative changes required by the regulation to be updated
with more frequency.
EPA amended the regulations which further reduced burden on small
entities. On March 13, 2000, EPA modified the regulations to conform to
the fuels provisions of the Chemical Safety Information, Site Security
and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act. The rule was revised to exclude
flammable substances when used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at
a retail facility. This reduced burden on many small- to medium-sized
facilities, particularly farms. On April 9, 2004, EPA revised the
regulations to remove the regulatory requirement for covered facilities
to include in the executive summaries of their RMPs a brief description
of the off-site consequence analysis for their facilities.
EPA has a Hotline; a Reporting Center public access number for
questions on RMP*Submit and RMP web-based reporting tools; a web-site;
and a frequently-asked-questions database.
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Action Date FR Cite
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Begin Review 10/01/05
End Comment Period 01/02/06
End Review 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5018; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2005-0166
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@epa.gov
Vanessa Rodriguez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7913
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: rodriguez.vanessa@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG26
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3003. 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: Other, Judicial, December 20, 2005, This is tied to SAN
4255, PM NAAQS which is under c/o deadline for signature 12/20/05. The
final is under judicial 9/27/06.
Final, Judicial, September 27, 2006, Relevant areas of the PM monitoring
methods and network are tied to the consent decree for the PM NAAQS.
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. At this time that
we are proposing revisions to the PM monitoring program as part of the
review of the PM NAAQS, we are also proposing revisions to the overall
structure of the monitoring regulations that 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 01/17/06 71 FR 2710
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4421;
Sectors Affected: 92411 Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste
Management; 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
URL For Public Comments:
oar-2004-0018
Agency Contact: Tim Hanley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4417
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov
Lewis Weinstock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3661
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: weinstock.lewis@epamail.epa.gov; lewis weinstock/rtp/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ25
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3004. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES:
ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7625-1
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will carry out a flexibility provision for Alaska
that was included in EPA's heavy-duty diesel rule, which was
promulgated on January 18, 2001. That rule established more stringent
national emission standards for heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines
for the 2007 model year, and a technology-enabling sulfur limit of 15
ppm for highway diesel fuel beginning in 2006. In that rule, EPA
recognized Alaska's unique geographical, meteorological, air quality,
and economic factors and provided Alaska an opportunity to develop its
own plan to transition to low-sulfur highway diesel fuel, as an
alternative to the national transition program. Our goal in offering
this flexibility is to transition Alaska into the low-sulfur fuel
program in a manner that minimizes costs, while ensuring that the new
vehicles and engines receive the low-sulfur fuel they need. As stated
in the Federal Register notice for the diesel rule, if Alaska submits
an alternative plan by April 1, 2002, and if EPA determines that it
provides a reasonable alternative, EPA intends to initiate rulemaking
and, within one year from the date of Alaska's submittal, promulgate a
final rule to incorporate the alternative plan. A stakeholder process
to develop options is already underway in Alaska, and the State
informed EPA that it intends to submit an alternative transition plan
in late 2001 or early
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2002. This action will be in response to that anticipated submittal. We
are also adding a related re-proposal to implement nationwide diesel
fuel content standards for nonroad, locomotive and marine engines as it
applies to Alaska's rural areas.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/13/05 70 FR 59690
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4570;
Sectors Affected: 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
Agency Contact: David Korotney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 48104
Phone: 734 214-4507
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: korotney.david@epamail.epa.gov;
Paul Machiele, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4264
Email: machiele.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ72
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3005. 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 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: 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
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK02
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3006. 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 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4706;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4287
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK69
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3007. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC
PRODUCTION, IMPORT AND EXPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This direct final rule would amend the current regulations
governing the production and trade of certain ozone-depleting
substances to address technical issues concerning the export of
previously imported material, trade with parties not part of the
Montreal Protocol, and the exemption allowance petition process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4804;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9729
Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9185
Fax: 202 343-9226
Email: brennan, ross@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL90
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3008. FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 28, 2006, consent decree.
Abstract: Under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required
to adopt and implement maximum achievable control technology (MACT)
standards for both new and existing large municipal waste combustion
units (MWC). Those MACT standards have been adopted and fully
implemented with all retrofits completed. Section 129(a)(5)of the CAA
requires EPA to review and, if necessary, revise those standards every
5 years. This rulemaking addresses those requirements and is the first
5-year review of the MACT standards. Implementation of these MACT
standards has been highly effective and has reduced dioxin/furan
emissions by more than 99 percent since 1990 and mercury emissions by
more than 95 percent since 1990. Similar reductions have occurred for
other CAA section 129 pollutants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75348
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4829;
Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5264
Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov
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
RIN: 2060-AL97
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3009. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES - AREA SOURCE RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 779
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 21, 2006, consent decree.
Abstract: This regulation is being pursued under the Clean Air Act,
Section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy
to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources
that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level
of 10 tons/year of a single HAP and 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of
that strategy, several area-source categories were listed for
regulation. Oil and Natural Gas (ONG) production sources was listed as
one of those categories, and this rulemaking will address measures to
control pollution from ONG facilities. Oil and natural gas production
processes are known to emit benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene.
In 1999, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production.
A supplemental proposal was published in the FR on July 8, 2005. We
proposed two options -- that the control requirements apply in all
locations or to just facilities in Urban 1 and Urban 2 counties. The
control requirements only apply to triethylene glycol dehydration units.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/08/05 70 FR 39441
Final Action 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4875; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/July/Day-08/a13480.htm;
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM16
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3010. 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
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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
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NPRM 01/06/05 70 FR 1314
Final Action 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4854; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/January/Day-06/a177.htm;
Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4823
Email: sosnowski.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Pedelty, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4410
Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM21
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3011. 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
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Direct Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4857; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2005-0087
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone
Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9749
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: maranion.bella@epa.gov
Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM24
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3012. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401et seq.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revision)
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 17, 2006, Compliance date for
rule is 4/17/2006.
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/24/05 70 FR 49530
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4867; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2002-0057
Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM25
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3013. 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
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4880; EPA publication information:
Direct Final Action w/NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/
December/Day-08/a23714.htm;
Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4614
Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4851
Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM32
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3014. 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: Final, Judicial, February 23, 2006, Settlement
agreement published 10/26/05 signed by all parties agreed to a 2/23/06
signature date.
Abstract: A final rule for this source category was published on
November 10, 2003. Several parties petitioned the rule and this action
will address issues raised by the petitioners. The settlement agreement
calls for two final rulemakings. The first is on the extension of the
compliance date and the second, to follow within 4 months, is on the
remaining issues.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/08/05 70 CFR 73098
Final Compliance Date Extension 03/01/06 71 FR 10439
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4891; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-08/a23666.htm;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
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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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3015. 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 40 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action w/NPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4900;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM46
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3016. 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 an 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. The action
will also cover Clean Units and Pollution Control Projects to the
extent they are covered in the NSR base program as affected by recent
court decisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.2; Split from RIN 2060-AE11. See
also SAN 4390
Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3450
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, RTP, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-1450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: mcdonald.janet@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM59
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3017. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, September 23, 2005, 113(g) notice
established proposal deadline.
Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for integrated iron and steel facilities on May
20,2003. The EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry and
EarthJustice concerning several issues. The EPA has engaged in
negotiations with both industry and EarthJustice concerning the issues
and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments
clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and consistent
directions on complying with the standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/30/05 70 FR 51306
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4909; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/August/Day-30/a17193.htm;
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM76
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3018. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 10, 2006, Original settlement
date-5/10/06 - due to request for extension of public comments,
litigants agreed to extend final to 7/10/06.
NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, settlement date.
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/14/05 70 FR69210
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4910; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/November/Day-14/a22108.htm;
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, RTP , NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM77
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3019. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY COMPRESSION IGNITION
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.42
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2005, court ordered deadline.
Final, Judicial, June 28, 2006, court ordered deadline.
Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards
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(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 promulgated by June
2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/11/05 70 FR 39870
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4914;
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
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
RIN: 2060-AM82
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3020. 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 (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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4930;
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM88
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3021. PART 63 GENERAL PROVISIONS--RESPONSE TO PETITION TO RECONSIDER
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006, date given to court
that EPA will complete reconsideration.
Abstract: This notice will respond 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/29/05 70 FR43992
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4934;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM89
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3022. NESHAP FOR REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 91-190, sec 203
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 30, 2006, Compliance Date.
Abstract: The national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for new and existing refractory products manufacturing
facilities, were promulgated on April 16, 2003, under section 112(d) of
the Clean Air Act (CAA). These amendments clarify the testing and
monitoring requirements of the NESHAP, bring the NESHAP into
consistency with recent changes to the General Provisions to part 63,
and make certain technical corrections to the rule. OMB reviewed these
amendments and suggested that EPA clarify that if a source chose to
comply with the percent reduction limit, and then turned back the
thermal oxidizers at the heated process after the organic HAP are
driven from the refractory products, then that source may choose to
comply with the concentration limit to show compliance with the rule
during the time period that the exhaust stream from the heated process
is uncontrolled. This clarification was made because under the rule, a
source could choose to meet either the percent reduction limit or the
concentration limit, but was not allowed to switch
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between one and the other. However, for the purposes of conserving
energy after the control devices were not longer needed on a batch
process, we agreed with the suggestions from OMB and made the
clarification. We view the revisions as noncontroversial and anticipate
no significant adverse comments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Inadvertent Error 02/13/06 71 FR 7415
Direct Final Action 02/13/06 71 FR 7494
Withdrawal of Direct Final
Action 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4937; EPA publication information:
Inadvertent Error - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/
Day-13/a1218.htm;
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-504-05, RTP, 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-
04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM90
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3023. 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 to 74; 40 CFR 77 to 78; 40 CFR 96
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, March 15, 2006, Final must be signed
by 3/15/06 to include DE & NJ in CAIR, the date EPA signs CAIR FIP,
which includes requirements for DE & NJ.
Abstract: In the 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 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. On
May 12, 2005, we proposed to supplement the contribution threshold
adopted in the CAIR with a multi-factor weight of evidence test (70 FR
25408). We published a notice of data availability on 6/28/05 (70 FR
37068) to notify the public we had put additional information in the
docket regarding the inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey. Application
of the test indicates that New Jersey and Delaware should be included
in the CAIR requirements. In this action, we are responding to comments
received on the proposal.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/12/05 70 FR 25408
NODA 06/28/05 70 FR 37068
Final Action 04/00/06
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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: king.jan@epa.gov
Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5556
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM95
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3024. RULE ON SECTION 126 PETITION FROM NC TO REDUCE INTERSTATE
TRANSPORT OF FINE PM AND O3; FIPS TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE
PM & O3; REVISIONS TO CAIR RULE; REVISIONS TO ACID RAIN PROGRAM
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 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 15, 2006, Rule must be signed by
March 15, 2006 in accordance with a Consent Decree on the rulemaking
schedule for the section 126 petition.
Abstract: This action includes two separate but related rulemakings to
address interstate transport with respect to the 8-hour ozone and fine
particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards. In
one part, EPA is responding to a petition submitted to the Agency in
March 2004, by the State of North Carolina pursuant to section 126 of
the Clean Air Act. 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 PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance problems in North
Carolina and that NOx emissions from large EGUs in five States are
significantly contributing to 8-hour ozone nonattainment or maintenance
problems in North Carolina. NOx and SO2 are precursors to PM2.5
pollution; NOx is also a precursor to ozone pollution. If EPA makes
such findings, EPA is authorized to establish Federal emissions limits
for the affected sources. The second part of this rulemaking is related
to EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), promulgated on March 10,
2005, which addresses interstate transport of NOx and SO2. CAIR
requires 28 States and the District of Columbia to revise their State
Implementation Plans (SIPs) to reduce emissions of NOx and/or SOx.
Controlling these emissions will assist the downwind areas in meeting
the PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards. To
act as a ``backstop'' for CAIR, EPA is also developing Federal
Implementation Plans (FIPs) to address interstate transport. These FIPs
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part of the two-part rulemaking we are discussing in this abstract. The
FIPs would achieve the emissions reductions required under the CAIR if
a State does not have an approved SIP to do so. In the FIP actions, 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. In an action published on April 25, 2005, EPA
notified States that they had failed to submit SIPs to address
transport that were due in 2000, 3 years after EPA established the 8-
hour ozone and PM2.5 standards. This current rulemaking action is also
proposing certain revisions to the CAIR and the Acid Rain Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/24/05 70 FR 49708
Final Action 04/00/06
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, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-1039
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM99
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3025. COMPONENT DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES, LIGHT
DUTY TRUCKS & HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 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 (formally 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 we should revise the process to
include a limited amount of testing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Supplemental NPRM 01/17/06 71 FR 2843
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4757.1; EPA publication information:
Supplemental NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/
Day-17/a073.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK76.
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 48105
Phone: 734 214-4502
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN01
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3026. SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTOR NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
AND EMISSION GUIDELINES AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA sections 111 and 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB, 40 CFR 62 s
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.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
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,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5264
Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN17
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3027. REVISIONS TO AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 subpart A
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
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NPRM 01/03/06 71 FR 69
Final Action 01/00/07
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, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5372
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: kuykendal.bill@epa.gov
Doug Solomon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-
01, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-4132
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: solomon.dougl@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN20
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3028. REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS; REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS GOVERNING
ALTERNATIVE TO SOURCE-SPECIFIC BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT TECHNOLOGY (BART)
DETERMINATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 2 USC 7414; 42 USC 7421; 42 USC 7470-7479
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(2); 40 CFR 51.309; 40 CFR 51 app Y (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA published the regional haze rule on July 1, 1999 (64 FR
35714). On May 24, 2002, the D.C. Circuit Court vacated certain
provisions of the regional haze rule related to best available retrofit
technology (BART). The BART provisions at issue in that case were
applicable on a source-by-source basis. The revisions to the haze rule
to respond to that case are being finalized in the Clean Air Visibility
Rule (CAVR) on June 15, 2005, under a consent decree. In a separate but
related case, the D.C. Circuit vacated additional BART provisions in a
decision issued on February 18, 2005. These provisions applied to BART
in the context of optimal emissions trading programs. The program at
issue in that case was the SO2 ``backstop'' emissions trading program
developed by the Western Regional Air Partnership (WRAP), but the
decision also controls all similar programs developed in the future. To
address this decision, we proposed revisions to the haze provisions
governing trading programs on August 1, 2005 (70 FR 44154). The
proposal addresses both the particular circumstances of the WRAP and
general implications of the decision for other programs. We intend to
finalize this proposal by November 8, 2005, as noted in the CAVR
consent decree.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/01/05 70 FR 44154
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: San No. 4450-1. Split from RIN 2060-AJ31.
Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0102
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: kaufman.kathy@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN22
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3029. IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS: RECONSIDERATION;
OVERWHELMING TRANSPORT CLASSIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
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 was issued as a result of EPA's Reconsideration of
the Phase 1 Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS as requested by
Earthjustice. Specifically, this rule will address the Overwhelming
Transport Classification. The Phase 1 Rule provided specific
requirements for State and local air pollution control agencies and
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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, the Phase 1 Rule addressed the requirements of
the CAA and the Supreme Court's ruling.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/27/06 71 FR 15098
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.4; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99.
Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov
Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN26
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3030. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.8(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will allocate essential use allowances for import
and production of Class I controlled substances for calendar year 2006.
Essential use allowances enable a company to obtain ozone depleting
substances as an exemption to the regulatory ban on production and
import of these chemicals, which took effect on January 1, 1996. EPA
allocates essential use allowances for exempted production and import
of a specific quantity of chlorofluorocarbons solely for use in
medically essential asthma inhalers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule w/ Comments 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4986;
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN29
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3031. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILER AND PROCESS
HEATER NESHAP, AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.7480
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On September 13, 2004, national emission standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial, commercial and
institutional boilers, and process heaters were promulgated. Following
promulgation, EPA received a petition for reconsideration filed by the
General Electric Company. The petitioner claimed that the proposal did
not provide sufficient information on the emission averaging provision
added in the final rule upon which to provide meaningful comment. The
petitioner requests reconsideration or clarification that the rule
allows for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers. On October
31, 2005, we granted the petition and proposed a limited number of
amendments to the NESHAP. In response to the petition, we proposed an
amendment allowing for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers
under the emission averaging provision. In addition, we proposed
amendments and technical corrections to clarify some applicability and
implementation issues.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/05 70 FR 62264
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4987;
Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, RTP, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: eddinger.jim@epamail.epa.gov
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
RIN: 2060-AN32
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3032. AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS--EXCLUSION OF HFE-7300
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a deregulatory action to exclude HFE-7300 from the
list of
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volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that, as a precursor,
this compound makes a negligible contribution to the formation of
tropospheric ozone. This compound has potential for use as a
refrigerant because it also is not a stratospheric ozone depleter. This
action will remove the necessity to control HFE-7300 as a VOC in State
Implementation Plans for attaining the ozone standard.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/09/06 71 FR 6729
NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/06
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5010; EPA publication information: NPRM
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/a1800.htm;
Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3356
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: sanders.dave@epa.gov
William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN34
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3033. OPTIONAL CHASSIS CERTIFICATION FOR DIESEL VEHICLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1863-07
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Prior to the heavy-duty 2007 rulemaking (HD 2007), we have
required that crankcase emissions be controlled only on naturally
aspirated diesel engines. We made an exception for turbocharged heavy-
duty diesel engines in the past because of concerns regarding fouling
that could occur from diesel PM and engine oil, which are included in
the crankcase emissions, when routing the crankcase blow-by into the
turbocharger and aftercooler. However, this was an environmentally
significant exception since most heavy-duty diesel trucks use
turbocharged engines, and a single engine can emit over 100 pounds of
NOx, NMHC, and PM from the crankcase over its lifetime. Therefore,
given the availability of technologies to control crankcase emissions
and the significant environmental benefit for eliminating those
emissions, we are proposing new requirements for crankcase emissions in
the HD 2007 rulemaking. Those provisions require that heavy-duty diesel
engines either close the crankcase or account for any crankcase
emissions within the total compliance limits of the tailpipe emissions
standard. This requirement had the unintended consequence of confusing
which crankcase provisions should apply to these heavy-duty diesel
engines, those of subpart S or the newly defined diesel provisions of
CFR sec. 86.007-11. It was our intention that these vehicles meet the
newly defined requirements of closed crankcase provisions just as other
heavy-duty diesel engines must. Therefore, we are finalizing a change
to the HD 2007 that explicitly defines the crankcase provisions
applicable for heavy-duty chassis certified diesel engines under 14,000
pounds as those provisions defined under CFR Sec. 86.007-11. There are
no environmental impacts. This represents a cost savings to the
manufacturers of highway heavy duty diesel engines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action wNPRM 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4993;
Agency Contact: Zuimdie Guerra, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4387
Email: guerra.zuimdie@epamail.epa.gov
Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
OAR, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4824
Email: jackson.cleophas@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN39
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3034. TREATMENT OF DATA INFLUENCED BY EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 1, 2006, SAFE-TEA requires EPA
publish a NPRM in the FR NLT 3/1/06. Signature by 3/1 will be met but
FR Pub date of 3/1 will not be met.
Abstract: This regulation would codify EPA policy concerning how to
address air quality data that has been identified as being affected by
exceptional, natural, or international events. The rulemaking provides
guidance to States, local, and tribal air quality agencies on how to
address the air quality and public health impacts caused by these types
of events. EPA is developing this rule to better address situations
where data resulting from uncontrollable, natural, or exceptional
events--for example forest fires, structural fires, high wind, volcanic
or seismic activities--may require special consideration. In some
cases, it may be appropriate to exclude data from such events from
regulatory consideration because they could result in inappropriate air
quality values being compared with the level of the affected air
quality standard. In other cases it may be appropriate to retain the
data for comparison with the level of the affected standard and then
allow EPA time to formulate the appropriate regulatory response.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/10/06 71 FR 12592
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4998;
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0906
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Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epa.gov
Eric Ginsburg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-
304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0877
Fax: 919 541-4511
Email: ginsburg.eric@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN40
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3035. CAMR 111 RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Other 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 7411; 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403; 42 USC 7426; 42
USC 7601; 42 USC 7651
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 31, 2006, Commitment to court to
finalize.
Abstract: On May 18, 2005, the EPA promulgated regulations under
section 111 of the Clean Air Act regulating mercury emissions from new
and existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating units. As a
result of four petitions for administrative reconsideration, on October
28, 2005, EPA opened the rule for reconsideration of several issues.
The public comment period on the reconsideration closed on December 19.
EPA expects to complete the reconsideration process by the end of May 2006.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/28/05 70 FR 62213
Final Action 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4571.2; Split from RIN 2060-AJ65.; EPA
Docket information: OAR-2002-0056
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
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN50
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3036. REVISION OF 112(N) FINDING RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403; 42 USC 7426; 42
USC 7601; 42 USC 7651
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 31, 2006, commitment to court to
finalize.
Abstract: On March 29, 2005, EPA published a final rule entitled
``Revision of December 2000 Regulatory Finding on the Emissions of
Hazardous Air Pollutants From Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
and the Removal of Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam
Generating Units From the Section 112(c) List'' (Section 112(n)
Revision Rule). (See 70 FR 15994.) Following that final action, the
Administrator received two petitions for reconsideration. In response
to those petitions, this action will reconsider certain aspects of the
Section 112(n) Revision Rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/28/05 70 FR 62200
Final Action 06/00/06
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. 4571.3; EPA publication information:
NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-28/
a21456.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AN50. Split from RIN 2060-AJ65.; EPA
Docket information: OAR-2002-0056
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/utility/utiltoxpg.html
Agency Contact: Robert J Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN53
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3037. NSPS COMBUSTION TURBINES--SUBPART GG:
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is the result of a settlement agreement with an
industry group on amendments to the standards of performance for
stationary gas turbines (subpart GG) that we published on July 8, 2004.
We are going to promulgate a direct final rule to revise certain
provisions to subpart GG to clarify that the amendments were not
intended to impose new requirements for existing turbines. Owners and
operators of existing and new turbines may use emissions monitoring
that meets the pre-existing monitoring requirements of subpart GG.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Action w/NPRM 02/24/06 71 FR 9504
Notice: Technical Corrections 04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4681.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK35.
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
Robert J Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN55
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Clean Air Act (CAA)
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3038. RULE TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND
OZONE (CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE): RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Other Significant
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: Other, Judicial, March 15, 2006, Final must be signed
by 3/15/06 so outstanding action on CAIR is completed by signature date
of CAIR FIP.
Abstract: On May 12, 2005, EPA published in the Federal Register the
final ``Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter
and Ozone'' (Clean Air Interstate Rule or CAIR). The CAIR requires
certain upwind States to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/
or sulfur dioxide (SO2) that significantly contribute to nonattainment
of, or interfere with maintenance by, downwind States with respect to
the fine particle and/or 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality
standards. Subsequently, EPA received 12 petitions for reconsideration
of the final rule. This action will address five specific issues raised
in the petitions. On December 2, 2005, EPA published in the Federal
Register a notice announcing its decision to reconsider four specific
issues in the CAIR and requesting comment on them. The four issues are:
(1) claims regarding alleged inequities arising from the nethodology
that States choosing to participate in the CAIR SO2 trading program
would use to allocate sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions allowances to
sources; (2) EPA's use of fuel adjustment factors (1.0 for coal, 0.6
for oil, and 0.4 for gas) in establishing State nitrogen oxides (NOx)
budgets; (3) certain inputs to the fine particle (PM2.5) modeling used
to determine whether Minnesota should be included in the CAIR region
for PM2.5; and (4) EPA's determination that Florida should be included
in the CAIR region. On December 29, 2005, EPA published a supplemental
notice