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[October 31,2005  (Volume 70, Number 209)]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
40 CFR Ch. I
FRL 7971-7
Fall 2005 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:
<bullet> Regulations and major policies currently under development,
<bullet> Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and
<bullet> Rule 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 single
copies of the agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    If you have questions or comments about a particular action,
please get in touch with the agency contact listed in each agenda
entry. If you have general questions about or suggestions for
improving the agenda or questions about EPA's 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 Policy Making 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. To achieve this objective and ensure that our
decisions are cost-effective and fully protective, we conduct high
quality scientific, economic, and policy analyses. These analyses
are planned and initiated at early stages in the regulatory
development process, so that Agency decision makers are well
informed of the qualitative and quantitative benefits and costs as
they select among alternative approaches. It is also important that
we continue to apply new and improved methods to protect the
environment, such as: Building flexibility into regulations from
the very beginning, creating strong partnerships with the regulated
community, vigorously engaging in public outreach and involvement,
and using effective nonregulatory approaches. Research, testing and
adoption of new environmental protection methods are also a central
tenet in environmental problem solving. The integration of all
these elements via a well managed regulatory development process
and a strong commitment to innovative solutions will ensure that we
all benefit from significant environmental improvements that are
fair, efficient, and protective. Our overall success is measured by
our effectiveness in protecting human health and the environment.
     For a more expansive discussion of our regulatory philosophy
and priorities please see our new Statement of Priorities in the FY
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. To be most effective, comments should contain
information and data that support your position, and you also
should explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the
rule or non-regulatory action. You can be particularly helpful and
persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and
offer specific alternatives. We believe our actions will be more
cost-effective and protective if our development process includes
stakeholders working with us to identify the most practical and
effective solutions to problems and we stress this point most
strongly in all of our training programs for rule and policy
developers. Democracy gives real power to individual citizens, but
with that power comes responsibility. We urge you to become
involved in EPA's rule and policymaking process.
C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What Is the Relationship
Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan?
     EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in
the Agenda. We generally do not include minor amendments or the
following categories of actions:
<bullet> Administrative actions such as delegations of authority,
changes of address or phone numbers.
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<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:
Decision documents defining and establishing registration standards;
decision documents and termination decisions for the Special Review
Registration process; and data call-in requests made under section
3(c)(2)(B).
<bullet> Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions
regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations, including
the tolerance reassessment process.
<bullet> Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act:
Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste
delisting petitions.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State
underground injection control programs.
     There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from
the Agenda.
    The Regulatory Plan, which is required by EO 12866, is
published along with the fall edition of the Regulatory Agenda. The
Plan includes a limited number of EPA actions, typically 20-45,
which will be published during the current fiscal year and which
are the centerpieces of our regulatory priorities. Plan entries
include all of the information included in Agenda entries described
in section E, below, as well as additional information about
alternatives, the need for a Federal solution, costs, benefits, and
risks.
    EPA's and other agencies' Regulatory Plans are published
together in part 2 of the Federal Register on the same day that the
Regulatory Agenda is published. To save money we do not include
detailed information on actions that are included in the Plan in
the Regulatory Agenda itself; rather, we cross-reference the Plan
entries.
To Find the Regulatory Plan:
    EPA's FY06 Regulatory Plan is located in part 2 of this issue
of the Federal Register. Within a day or two of publication, on-
line versions will be located at http://www.epa.gov/REGAGENDA and
at
http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/Fall2005/regplan/ENVIRONMENTAL--
PROTECTION--AGENCY--(EPA).html
D. How is the Agenda Organized?
     We have organized the Agenda:
     First, into fourteen divisions based on the law that would
authorize a particular action. These divisions are:
1. General, which includes cross-cutting actions, such as rules
authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules
2. The Clean Air Act (CAA)
3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act
9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA)
12. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA)
     Second, by the current stage of development. The stages are:
1. Prerulemaking - Prerulemaking actions are generally intended to
determine whether EPA should initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may
include anything that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as
advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), significant studies or
analyses of the possible need for regulatory action, announcement of
reviews of existing regulations required under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for
regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals.
2. Proposed Rule - This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that
are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed
Rulemakings (NPRMs)).
3. Final Rule - This section includes rules that will be issued as a
final rule within a year.
4. Long-Term Action - This section includes rulemakings for which the
next scheduled regulatory action is after October 2006.
5. Completed Action - This section contains actions that have been
promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of
the spring 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.
     Third, by the Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) that is
assigned when an action first appears in the Agenda. The RIN has
two parts: The first part corresponds to the lead subagency within
EPA (e.g.2040 stands for the Office of Water, 2060 for the Office
of Air and Radiation); the second part corresponds to the order in
which actions were added to the agenda.
E. What Information is in Agenda Entries?
     Agenda entries include the following information, where
applicable:
Sequence Number: This indicates where the entry appears in the agenda.
Title: Titles for new entries (those that have not appeared in previous
agendas) are preceded by a bullet (<bullet>). The notation ``Section
610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as part of
our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610).
Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described
below. OMB reviews all significant rules including both of the first
two categories,
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``economically significant'' and ``other significant.''
Economically Significant: Under Executive Order 12866, a rulemaking
action that may have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or
more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or
communities.
Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically significant
but is considered significant for other reasons. This category includes
rules that may:
1. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency;
2. Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user
fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients; or
3. Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates,
the President's priorities, or the principles in Executive Order 12866.
Substantive, Nonsignificant: A rulemaking that has substantive impacts
but is neither Significant, nor Routine and Frequent, nor
Informational/ Administrative/Other.
Routine and Frequent: A rulemaking that is a specific case of a
recurring application of a regulatory program in the Code of Federal
Regulations (e.g., certain State Implementation Plans, National
Priority List updates, Significant New Use Rules, State Hazardous Waste
Management Program actions, and Tolerance exemptions). If an action
that would normally be classified Routine and Frequent is reviewed by
the Office of Management and Budget under E.O. 12866, then we would
classify the action as either ``Economically Significant'' or ``Other
Significant.''
Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is primarily
informational or pertains to an action outside the scope of EO 12866.
     Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in
the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801, et seq.) because it is
likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million
or more or meets other criteria specified in this law, we indicate
this under the ``Priority'' heading with the statement ``Major
under 5 U.S.C. 801.''
Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.),
Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name of the law
that authorizes the regulatory action.
CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that
would be affected by the action.
Legal Deadline: An indication of whether the rule is subject to a
statutory or judicial deadline, the date of that deadline, and whether
the deadline pertains to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, a Final
Action, or some other action.
Abstract: A brief description of the problem the action will address.
Timetable: The dates (and citations) that documents for this action
were published in the Federal Register and, where possible, a projected
date for the next step. Projected publication dates frequently change
during the course of developing an action. The projections in the
agenda are our best estimates as of the date we submit the agenda for
publication. For some entries, the timetable indicates that the date of
the next action is ``to be determined.''
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has
prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory
flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA). Generally, such an analysis is required for
proposed or final rules subject to the RFA that EPA believes may have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have
any effect on small businesses, small governments, or small nonprofit
organizations.
Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to
have any effect on levels of government and, if so, whether the
governments are State, local, tribal, or Federal.
Federalism Implications: Indicates whether the action is expected to
have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
generally requires an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits if a
rule includes a mandate that may result in expenditures of more than
$100 million in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments,
in the aggregate, or by the private sector. If we expect to exceed this
$100 million threshold, we note it in this section.
Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant energy
action under Executive Order 13211.
Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, if
available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the regulation.
SAN Number: An identification number that EPA uses to track rulemakings
and other actions under development.
URLs: For some of our actions we include the Internet addresses for:
Reading copies of rulemaking documents; submitting comments on
proposals; and getting more information about the rulemaking and the
program of which it is a part. (Note: To submit comments on proposals,
you can go to our electronic docket which is at: http://docket.epa.gov/
edkpub/index.jsp. Once there, to get into the edocket for a particular
rule you will need the edocket identification number. We include this
number in the additional information section of Agenda entries that
have already been proposed. EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and
comment system, will be replaced by an enhanced Federal-wide electronic
docket management and comment system located at www.regulations.gov.
When that occurs, you should be redirected to that site to access the
docket and submit comments. Follow the on-line instructions to access
this docket and submit comments.
RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and
track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN stand for the EPA
office with lead responsibility for developing the action.
F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?
1. Public Dockets
    When EPA publishes either an advance notice of proposed
rulemaking or a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register, the Agency may establish an official docket to accumulate
materials throughout the development process for that rulemaking.
The official docket serves as the repository for the collection of
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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.
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 Regulatory Flexibility Act
b.   A list of actions that may have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small businesses, small governments, or small
non-profit organizations
c.   A list of actions that may have some impact on some small
businesses, small governments, or small non-profit organizations but
which may either have less than a significant impact or affect fewer
than a substantial number of them
d.   A list of actions that may affect State, local, or tribal
governments
e.   A list of actions that may have federalism implications as defined
in Executive Order 13132
     There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Regulatory
Agenda, a subject matter index. This 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 collections including:
a.   Air
b.   Water
c.   Wastes and emergency response
d.   Pesticides
e.   Toxic substances
f.   Right-to-know and toxic release inventory
g.   Environmental impacts
h.   Endangered species
i.   Meetings
j.   The Science Advisory Board
k.   Daily full-text notices with page numbers, and
l.   General information.
     For more information and to subscribe via our FR Web site,
visit:
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/subscribe.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 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.
    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) section 610 requires that
an agency review, within 10 years of promulgation, each rule that
has or will have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities (SISNOSE). There is one rule for which we
are conducting a section 610 review this year, 2050-AG26; Docket
No. OAR-2005-0166; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk
Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r) (7)
(Section 610 Review). We undertake section 610 reviews to decide
whether we should continue the rule unchanged, amend it, or
withdraw it. We announce our forthcoming section 610 reviews in the
``Prerule'' section of the Agenda. We encourage small entities to
provide comments on the need to change this rule. We will consider
all of your comments as we decide whether to continue, amend, or
withdraw this rule. We particularly encourage comments by small
entities about how this rule could be made clearer, more effective,
or remove conflicting or overlapping requirements with other
Federal or State regulations.
     EPA has established an official public docket for each of our
610 Reviews. The official public docket is the collection of
materials that is available for public viewing at the docket
facility. An electronic version of the public docket is available
through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system as
described below. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/
edocket to submit or view public comments, access the index listing
of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically.
Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate
docket ID number.
     Certain types of information will not be placed in EPA's
electronic public docket. Information claimed as confidential
business information (CBI) and other information whose disclosure
is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official
public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's
electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material
will
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not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be
available only in printed, paper form in the official public
docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials
will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. Although
not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may
still access any of the publicly available docket materials through
the docket facility identified above. EPA intends to work towards
providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket
materials through EPA's electronic public docket.
     Unless otherwise indicated, please direct your comments to the
identified Docket ID number for the specific 610 Review item. For
these 610 Reviews, please DO NOT submit CBI or information that is
otherwise protected by statute. You may submit comments
electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier using one
of the following methods:
1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed
below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and
an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your
comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any
disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the
disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the
submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further
information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA
will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information
provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the
comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made
available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment.
i. Agency Website. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit
comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving
comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://epa.gov/edocket, and
follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the
system, select ``search,'' and then key in the appropriate Docket ID
number. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA
will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. Note
that EPA Dockets will be replaced by an enhanced Federal-wide
electronic docket management and comment system located at
www.regulations.gov. When that occurs, you should be redirected to that
site to access the docket and submit comments. Follow the on-line
instructions to access the relevant docket and submit comments.
ii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that
you mail to the mailing address identified below. These electronic
submissions will be accepted in MS Word, WordPerfect or ASCII file
format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
iii. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting comments.
2. By Mail. Send your comments, identified by the appropriate Docket ID
number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection
Agency, Mailcode: 28221, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC,
20460
3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments, identified by
the appropriate Docket ID number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA
West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. The EPA
Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1742. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified
below. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy
is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or on paper,
will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public
docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment
contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment
containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that
material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's
electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the
copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public
comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to
the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket.
Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be
scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical,
physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be
placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description
written by the docket staff. Please ensure that your comments are
submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after
the close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not
required to consider these late comments. For these actions, please DO
NOT submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute.
H. 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: October 18, 2005.
 Louise P. Wise,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and
Innovation.
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3012        SAN No. 4292 Proposed Revision to EPA's Implementing NEPA Regulations.................    2020-AA42
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3013        SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest......    2030-AA67
3014        SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential          2030-AA88
            Business Information Access for Contractors...........................................
3015        SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting...................................................    2030-AA89
3016        SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (508)..................    2030-AA90
3017        SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca           2060-AN15
            Mountain, Nevada (Reg Plan Seq No. 108)...............................................
3018        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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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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3019        SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR.............................    2030-AA37
3020        SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in           2020-AA39
            Procurement Under Assistance Agreements...............................................
3021        SAN No. 4270 Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR)..    2025-AA07
3022        SAN No. 4693 Privacy Act Regulations (Revised)........................................    2025-AA13
3023        SAN No. 4813 Miscellaneous Revisions to EPAAR Clauses.................................    2030-AA84
3024        SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment................................    2080-AA06
3025        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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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3026        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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3027        SAN No. 4925 Technical Amendments to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human       2080-AA11
            Subjects..............................................................................
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                                       CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3028        SAN No. 5018 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs         2050-AG26
            Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7) (Section 610 Review).......................
3029        SAN No. 4759 Revision to Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)........    2060-AK75
3030        SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak        2060-AM09
            Repair Regulations....................................................................
3031        SAN No. 5009 Advance Notice for Information on Determining the Emissions Reductions       2060-AN42
            Achieved From Limiting the VOC Content of Architectural Coatings......................
3032        SAN No. 5020 Action on Petition To List Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant...    2060-AN49
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                                    CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3033        SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate         2060-AI44
            Matter (Reg Plan Seq No. 100).........................................................
3034        SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline      2060-AJ61
            Deposit Control Additives.............................................................
3035        SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)...........................    2060-AF72
3036        SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................    2060-AH93
3037        SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................    2060-AH37
3038        SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 102).......    2060-AK74
3039        SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16--Specifications and Test Procedures for         2060-AH84
            Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources..........................
3040        SAN No. 4478 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid         2060-AJ41
            Waste Landfills: Amendment............................................................
3041        SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment To Implement        2060-AJ78
            Court Remand..........................................................................
3042        SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities--Residual Risk           2060-AK09
            Standards.............................................................................
3043        SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk and MACT Standards     2060-AK10
            Review................................................................................
3044        SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........    2060-AK16
3045        SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards    2060-AK18
3046        SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards............    2060-AK22
3047        SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard....    2060-AK23
3048        SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards...........    2060-AK14
3049        SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Amendments........    2060-AI62
3050        SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources (Reg Plan Seq No.    2060-AK70
            101)..................................................................................
3051        SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-         2060-AK26
            Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................
3052        SAN No. 4697 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I          2060-AK45
            Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries..........................................
3053        SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur    2008-AA00
            Dioxide (SO2) Area....................................................................
3054        SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions....................    2060-AJ25
3055        SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low-   2060-AJ72
            Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska..............................
3056        SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems...    2060-AJ86
3057        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......................................................................
3058        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....................................................................
3059        SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AL75
            Source Review (NSR): Allowables Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL), Aggregation, and
            Debottlenecking (Reg Plan Seq No. 103)................................................
3060        SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan.........    2060-AL83
3061        SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Allowance System for Controlling HCFC     2060-AL90
            Production, Import and Export; Correction.............................................
3062        SAN No. 4809 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: On-Board      2060-AL92
            Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds and In-
            Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Standard Test.............................................
3063        SAN No. 4829 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................    2060-AL97
3064        SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair..................    2060-AL98
3065        SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines      2060-AM06
            Less Than 30 Liters Per Cylinder (Reg Plan Seq No. 104)...............................
3066        SAN No. 4846 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments......................    2060-AM08
3067        SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization.....    2060-AM14
3068        SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant From Section 112 of the         2060-AM20
            Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)..........................................
3069        SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk..    2060-AM22
3070        SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments..........................    2060-AM25
3071        SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated     2060-AM27
            Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules....................................................
3072        SAN No. 4864 NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans--Technical Amendments..............    2060-AM28
3073        SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation; Amendments.....................................    2060-AM30
3074        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.....
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3075        SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition Engines and Fuel Systems from       2060-AM34
            Marine Vessels and Small Equipment (Reg Plan Seq No. 105).............................
3076        SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous      2060-AM43
            Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................
3077        SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule.................................................    2060-AM45
3078        SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural      2060-AM47
            Coatings--Amendments..................................................................
3079        SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity: Notice of Proposed        2060-AM48
            Rulemaking............................................................................
3080        SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification      2060-AM49
            of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use With Substitute
            Refrigerants..........................................................................
3081        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..
3082        SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician           2060-AM55
            Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.....................
3083        SAN No. 4676 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AM62
            Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance
            and Repair Amendments.................................................................
3084        SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions--Amendments...................................    2060-AM75
3085        SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................    2060-AM76
3086        SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution--Amendments..........................    2060-AM77
3087        SAN No. 4915 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignited Internal Combustion    2060-AM81
            Engines...............................................................................
3088        SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment.................    2060-AM84
3089        SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments.............................    2060-AM85
3090        SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AM91
            Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions...............
3091        SAN No. 4941 Amendments to Compliance Certification Requirements for State and Federal    2060-AM92
            Operating Permits Programs; Correction................................................
3092        SAN No. 4699 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit       2060-AN00
            Programs (Reg Plan Seq No. 106).......................................................
3093        SAN No. 4757 Component Durability Procedures for New Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty      2060-AN01
            Trucks and Heavy Duty Vehicles........................................................
3094        SAN No. 4955 NESHAP: Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating)--Area Source Rule...    2060-AN08
3095        SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating    2060-AN10
            of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments......................................
3096        SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-         2060-AN11
            Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing..................................................
3097        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.............................................................................
3098        SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions to Improve Calculation    2060-AN14
            of Fuel Economy Estimates (Reg Plan Seq No. 107)......................................
3099        SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain      2060-AN16
            Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................
3100        SAN No. 4972 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2006 Critical Use Exemption Rule      2060-AN18
            From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide...................................................
3101        SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................    2060-AN20
3102        SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Autobody Refinishing--Area Source Rule...........................    2060-AN21
3103        SAN No. 5008 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (Reg Plan     2060-AN24
            Seq No. 109)..........................................................................
3104        SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration; Overwhelming    2060-AN26
            Transport Classification..............................................................
3105        SAN No. 4794 Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source         2060-AN28
            Review: Alternative Applicability Test for Electric Generating Units (Reg Plan Seq No.
            110)..................................................................................
3106        SAN No. 4986 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances    2060-AN29
            for Calendar Year 2006................................................................
3107        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....
3108        SAN No. 4987 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boiler and Process Heater          2060-AN32
            NESHAP, Amendment.....................................................................
3109        SAN No. 4988 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl          2060-AN33
            Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments........................................
3110        SAN No. 5010 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--          2060-AN34
            Exclusion of HFE-7300.................................................................
3111        SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution (Non-Gasoline); Amendments...........    2060-AN37
3112        SAN No. 4989 NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Production - Amendments.......................    2060-AN38
3113        SAN No. 4993 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles.......................    2060-AN39
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3114        SAN No. 4998 Air Quality Data Affected by Exceptional, Natural, and International         2060-AN40
            Events................................................................................
3115        SAN No. 5011 Federal Plan Requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units           2060-AN43
            Constructed On or Before December 9, 2004.............................................
3116        SAN No. 5024 Renewable Fuel Standards Requirements for 2006 (Reg Plan Seq No. 111)....    2060-AN51
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                                      CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3117        SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than      2060-AK81
            Radon From DOE Facilities.............................................................
3118        SAN No. 3470 Revision to the Guideline on Air Quality Models (Appendix W to 40 CFR        2060-AK60
            Part 51): Adoption of a Preferred General Purpose (Flat and Complex Terrain)
            Dispersion Model and Other Revisions..................................................
3119        SAN No. 3751 NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators..........    2060-AG31
3120        SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A,      2060-AF83
            203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51...............................................
3121        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..................................
3122        SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and           2060-AE94
            Appendix J of Part 60.................................................................
3123        SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources;            2060-AH23
            Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3).....................
3124        SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods...........................    2060-AK61
3125        SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments.....................    2060-AI66
3126        SAN No. 4313 Petitions To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants: MEK........................    2060-AI72
3127        SAN No. 4713 NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants; Amendments.................    2060-AK50
3128        SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention              2060-AK54
            Alternative Compliance Requirements...................................................
3129        SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision....................................    2060-AK41
3130        SAN No. 3910 Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures..................................    2060-AH34
3131        SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data        2060-AJ82
            Used in Development of an Individual Baseline.........................................
3132        SAN No. 4757 Emissions Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles and Light-       2060-AK76
            Duty Trucks...........................................................................
3133        SAN No. 4631 Adoption of the Amended International NOx Standard for Aircraft Engines..    2060-AK01
3134        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...................................
3135        SAN No. 4634 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Extension of California               2060-AK04
            Enforcement Exemptions for Reformulated Gasoline to California Phase 3 Gasoline.......
3136        SAN No. 4557 Amendments to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition of          2060-AK62
            Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program........................
3137        SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition....    2060-AK69
3138        SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements To     2060-AM21
            Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard.....................................................
3139        SAN No. 4857 Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Listing Under SNAP.............    2060-AM24
3140        SAN No. 4868 Exemption of Certain Area Sources From Federal and State Operating Permit    2060-AM31
            Programs..............................................................................
3141        SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides..............    2060-AM33
3142        SAN No. 4895 Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Test Methods..    2060-AM42
3143        SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for       2060-AM46
            Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................
3144        SAN No. 4894 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and           2060-AM56
            Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.............
3145        SAN No. 3259 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR)..............................    2060-AM59
3146        SAN No. 4890 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous      2060-AM72
            Coating Manufacturing; Amendment......................................................
3147        SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; Amendments..................    2060-AM78
3148        SAN No. 4912 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion            2060-AM79
            Turbines..............................................................................
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3149        SAN No. 4913 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam           2060-AM80
            Generating Units and Industrial and Commercial Boilers................................
3150        SAN No. 4914 Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal        2060-AM82
            Combustion Engines....................................................................
3151        SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality         2060-AM88
            Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending..............................
3152        SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response to Petition To Reconsider...........    2060-AM89
3153        SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments.................    2060-AM90
3154        SAN No. 4325 NESHAP: Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; Reconsideration    2060-AM94
3155        SAN No. 4794 Inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey in the Clean Air Interstate Rule        2060-AM95
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 119)................................................................
3156        SAN No. 3837 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process        2060-AM97
            Heaters; Reconsideration Notice.......................................................
3157        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..............
3158        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 (Reg Plan Seq No. 120)...........................
3159        SAN No. 4811 PM 2.5 and PM 10 Hot-Spot Analyses in Transportation Conformity Rule         2060-AN02
            Amendments............................................................................
3160        SAN No. 4911 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; List of Hazardous Air           2060-AN05
            Pollutants, Lesser Quantity Designations, Source Category List; Reconsideration.......
3161        SAN No. 4970 Small Municipal Waste Combustor New Source Performance Standards and         2060-AN17
            Emission Guidelines Amendments........................................................
3162        Regional Haze Regulations; Revisions to Provisions Governing Alternative to Source-       2060-AN22
            Specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations (Reg Plan Seq No.
            121)..................................................................................
3163        SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS - Phase 2 (Reg Plan Seq No.       2060-AN23
            122)..................................................................................
3164        SAN No. 4994 Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators NSPS and EG:              2060-AN31
            Definitions...........................................................................
3165        SAN No. 5001 Revisions to Motor Vehicle Diesel Fuel Sulfur Transition Provisions......    2060-AN41
3166        SAN No. 5017 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amending Requirements To Import Used      2060-AN48
            Ozone-Depleting Substances for Destruction in the U.S.................................
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                                     CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3167        SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating            2009-AA00
            Station; Navajo Nation................................................................
3168        SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating            2009-AA01
            Station; Four Corners Power Plant.....................................................
3169        SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard....    2060-AK68
3170        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...................................................................
3171        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.......
3172        SAN No. 4266 Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide........    2060-AI43
3173        SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)...............................    2060-AA61
3174        SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins--       2060-AH47
            Amendments............................................................................
3175        SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit               2060-AH01
            Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas...........................
3176        SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk          2060-AK08
            Standards.............................................................................
3177        SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............    2060-AK13
3178        SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading           2060-AK17
            Operations--Residual Risk Standard....................................................
3179        SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards..................    2060-AK19
3180        SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk          2060-AK20
            Standards.............................................................................
3181        SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards.    2060-AK21
3182        SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........    2060-AK24
3183        SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards....................    2060-AK25
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3184        SAN No. 4750 National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and             2060-AK72
            Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks--Residual Risk
            Standards.............................................................................
3185        SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary      2060-AK73
            Combustion Turbines-Petition To Delist................................................
3186        SAN No. 4782 Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant : 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl         2060-AK84
            Diisocyanate..........................................................................
3187        SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards.............    2060-AK12
3188        SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............    2060-AK15
3189        SAN 4383. Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From the        2060-AI99
            District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey..............................
3190        SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations.........    2060-AI03
3191        SAN No. 4700 Selection of Sequence of Mandatory Sanctions To Be Applied Pursuant to       2060-AK46
            Section 502 of the Clean Air Act......................................................
3192        SAN No. 3263 Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures..........    2060-AE20
3193        SAN No. 3262 Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements...............................    2060-AE22
3194        SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading           2060-AH31
            Provisions............................................................................
3195        SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities;          2060-AI97
            Amendment.............................................................................
3196        SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction.................................    2060-AK56
3197        SAN No. 4783 Voluntary Superior Monitoring............................................    2060-AK85
3198        SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the Eight-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant    2060-AL84
            Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (``NOx
            SIP Call'')...........................................................................
3199        SAN 4798. Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8-hour Ozone       2060-AL85
            National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas.................
3200        SAN No. 4799 Consideration of Industry Petition To Remove the two-piece Can               2060-AL86
            Subcategory From the Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutant Source Category List.......
3201        SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese           2060-AL93
            Residual Risk Standards...............................................................
3202        SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses      2060-AL94
            of Methyl Bromide.....................................................................
3203        SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard...........................    2060-AL96
3204        SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards    2060-AL99
3205        SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards..............    2060-AM00
3206        SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping...........................    2060-AM07
3207        SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry..............    2060-AM12
3208        SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production    2060-AM13
3209        SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre-          2060-AM15
            Charged Split Systems.................................................................
3210        SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities--Area Source Rule......    2060-AM16
3211        SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards...........    2060-AM18
3212        SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals                2060-AM19
            Manufacturing.........................................................................
3213        SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions From Animal Feeding Operations.....    2060-AM26
3214        SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants         2060-AM36
            (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries.................................................
3215        SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing.....................    2060-AM37
3216        SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants         2060-AM44
            (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................
3217        SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry....................    2060-AM53
3218        SAN No. 4699 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air       2060-AM63
            Applicable Requirements and on Methods To Improve Such Monitoring.....................
3219        SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be.............    2060-AM69
3220        SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals.......................    2060-AM70
3221        SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)       2060-AM71
            Manufacturing.........................................................................
3222        SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Stage I--Area Source Standards.............    2060-AM74
3223        SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments.........................    2060-AM87
3224        SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation Amendments--Response to Litigation..............    2060-AN36
3225        SAN No. 5012 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing...........    2060-AN44
3226        SAN No. 5013 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Primary and Secondary Copper..............    2060-AN45
3227        SAN No. 5015 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Chemical Preparations Industry............    2060-AN46
3228        SAN No. 5016 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint and Allied Products.................    2060-AN47
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                                     CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3229        SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS - Phase 1.....................    2060-AJ99
3230        SAN No. 4571 Clean Air Mercury Rule--Electric Utility Steam Generating Unit MACT......    2060-AJ65
3231        SAN No. 4763 NESHAP: Ethylene Processes; Amendments...................................    2060-AK80
3232        SAN No. 4391 Rescinding Finding That Preexisting PM10 Standards Are No Longer             2060-AJ05
            Applicable in Northern Ada County/Boise, Idaho........................................
3233        SAN No. 4450 Clean Air Visibility Rule................................................    2060-AJ31
3234        SAN No. 4621 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources: Default Baseline    2060-AJ97
            Revision..............................................................................
3235        SAN No. 4794 Clean Air Interstate Rule (Formerly Titled: Interstate Air Quality Rule).    2060-AL76
3236        SAN No. 4808 Amendments to the NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing............    2060-AL91
3237        SAN No. 4840 Clean Air Fine Particle Designations.....................................    2060-AM04
3238        SAN No. 4855 NESHAP: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing--Amendments.    2060-AM10
3239        SAN No. 4845 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: In-Use, Not-To-Exceed      2060-AM17
            Emission Standard Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles..................
3240        SAN No. 4863 NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites--Amendments........................    2060-AM23
3241        SAN No. 4883 Test Procedures for Testing Highway and Nonroad Engines and Omnibus          2060-AM35
            Technical Amendments..................................................................
3242        SAN No. 4893 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances    2060-AM50
            for Calendar Year 2005................................................................
3243        SAN No. 4892 National Emission Standards for Pharmaceuticals Production; Amendments...    2060-AM52
3244        SAN No. 4676 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AM58
            Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR) Equipment
            Replacement Provision (ERP); Reconsideration..........................................
3245        SAN No. 4919 NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks; Amendments...    2060-AM83
3246        SAN No. 4933 Federal Implementation Plans To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine          2060-AM93
            Particulate Matter and Ozone..........................................................
3247        SAN No. 4811 Transportation Conformity Amendments for the New PM 2.5 NAAQS Standards      2060-AN03
            and PM 2.5 Precursors.................................................................
3248        SAN No. 4839 Extension of the Deferred Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations       2060-AN04
            for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS for Early Action Compact Areas.................................
3249        SAN No. 4952 Stay of the Findings of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking for          2060-AN06
            Georgia for Purposes of Reducing Ozone Interstate Transport...........................
3250        SAN No. 4954 Finding of Failure To Submit Section 110(a) SIP Requirements.............    2060-AN07
3251        SAN No. 4957 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous      2060-AN09
            Organic Chemical Manufacturing--Amendments............................................
3252        SAN No. 4961 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of    2060-AN13
            Methyl Bromide for the 2005 Supplemental Request......................................
3253        SAN No. 4973 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Diesel Engines and Fuels;         2060-AN19
            Amendments to the Nonroad and Highway Diesel Fuel Regulations.........................
3254        SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration of NSR Anti-     2060-AN25
            Backsliding Provisions................................................................
3255        SAN No. 4625 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS; Final Identification of Ozone    2060-AN27
            Areas for Which the 1-Hour Standard Has Been Revoked and Technical Corrections to
            Phase 1 Rule..........................................................................
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                                  ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3256        SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low-        2060-AH63
            Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste......................................................
3257        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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                FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3258        SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products.....    2070-AD51
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3259        SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral    2070-AD49
            Coat Protein Genes....................................................................
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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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3260        SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program.................................    2070-AD24
3261        SAN No. 4610 Protections for Test Subjects in Human Research (Reg Plan Seq No. 126)...    2070-AD57
3262        SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and    2070-AB95
            Containment...........................................................................
3263        SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule...........................    2070-AC46
3264        SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program (Reg Plan Seq     2070-AD29
            No. 124)..............................................................................
3265        SAN No. 4216 Pesticides; Emergency Exemption Process Revisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 125).    2070-AD36
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3266        SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals.................    2070-AC12
3267        SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials.........................    2070-AD30
3268        SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening     2070-AD61
            and Testing Phase.....................................................................
3269        SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees....................................    2070-AJ23
3270        SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived           2070-AD55
            Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants...........................
3271        SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by        2070-AD56
            Primarily Affecting the Plant.........................................................
3272        SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions,     2020-AA44
            Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations....................
3273        SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide            2070-AD14
            Products..............................................................................
3274        SAN No. 5007 Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users..................    2070-AJ20
3275        SAN No. 5006 Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions............    2070-AJ22
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                 FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3276        SAN No. 4727 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Chemical Selection Approach    2070-AD59
            for Initial Round of Screening........................................................
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                               TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3277        SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)...................    2070-AB94
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                            TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3278        SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Amendments for Renovation, Repair and           2070-AC83
            Painting (Reg Plan Seq No. 112).......................................................
3279        SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions           2070-AB20
            Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce.......................
3280        SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of        2070-AD58
            Exemptions for Polymers...............................................................
3281        SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous         2070-AB79
            Substances............................................................................
3282        SAN No. 4983 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Mercury Switches in Motor Vehicles......    2070-AJ19
3283        SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical           2070-AD48
            Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture...............................
3284        SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b) (Reg Plan Seq      2070-AJ01
            No. 113)..............................................................................
3285        SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins.....................    2070-AJ04
3286        SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime       2070-AJ05
            Administration (MARAD)................................................................
3287        SAN No. 4953 Lead-Based Paint; Pre-Renovation Lead Education Rule.....................    2070-AJ14
3288        SAN No. 4975 Effects of Transfers of Ownership on Obligations Under Section 5 of TSCA.    2070-AJ15
3289        SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule, Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)...............    2070-AJ18
3290        SAN No. 4984 Clarification on Guidance for Activated Phosphors........................    2070-AJ21
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                              TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3291        SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban.....    2070-AC21
3292        SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals (Reg    2070-AD16
            Plan Seq No. 123).....................................................................
3293        SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules...............    2070-AB08
3294        SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules.................    2070-AB11
3295        SAN No. 3301 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Revisions.....................................    2070-AD63
3296        SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........    2070-AD25
3297        SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers      2070-AJ02
            (PBDEs)...............................................................................
3298        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)......................    2070-AJ06
3299        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine.....................................    2070-AJ09
3300        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride..................................    2070-AJ10
3301        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride.................................    2070-AJ11
3302        SAN No. 4942 Significant New Use Rule for Glycol Ethers...............................    2070-AJ12
3303        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride...................................    2070-AJ13
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                             TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3304        SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions..............................    2070-AC51
3305        SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Bridges and Structures; Training,               2070-AC64
            Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule.......................
3306        SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues    2070-AD52
3307        SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New           2070-AA59
            Chemical Substances...................................................................
3308        SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend           2070-AB27
            Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................
3309        SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP).................    2070-AC27
3310        SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)...............................    2070-AC76
3311        SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................    2070-AD10
3312        SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives..................    2070-AD28
3313        SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and      2070-AD44
            Reproductive Toxicity.................................................................
3314        SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals....................................    2070-AA58
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3315        SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........    2070-AC37
3316        SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including        2070-AD53
            Plants)...............................................................................
3317        SAN No. 4777 Lead-Based Paint; Amendments to Requirements for Disclosure of Known Lead-   2070-AD64
            Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing.............................
3318        SAN No. 3493 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2).......................    2070-AJ07
3319        SAN No. 3493 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs)............................    2070-AJ08
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                EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3320        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................................................................
3321        SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule (Reg Plan Seq       2025-AA14
            No. 118)..............................................................................
3322        SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, Titanate From the    2025-AA16
            Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory......................
3323        SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics Release     2025-AA19
            Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.....................................................
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                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3324        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...................................................
3325        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...........................................................................
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                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3326        SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act: Amendments and           2050-AE17
            Streamlining Rule.....................................................................
3327        SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal      2025-AA11
            Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation.....................................
3328        SAN No. 2425 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics          2025-AA17
            Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
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                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3329        SAN No. 4938 TRI Reporting Forms Modification Rule....................................    2025-AA15
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                          RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3330        SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Determination of Equivalent Treatment for        2050-AF12
            Macroencapsulation of Radioactive Lead Solids; Definition of Macroencapsulation.......
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                       RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3331        SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by          2050-AE81
            Commercial Electric Power Producers...................................................
3332        SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation From F006 Waste Streams......................    2050-AE97
3333        SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery        2050-AE93
            Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development......................
3334        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)..................................
3335        SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and         2050-AG18
            Research Laboratories.................................................................
3336        SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion Under RCRA (Reg Plan Seq No.        2050-AG24
            117)..................................................................................
3337        SAN No. 5019 Criteria for Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine        2050-AG27
            Tailings..............................................................................
3338        SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................    2090-AA34
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                         RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3339        SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products         2050-AE23
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................
3340        SAN No. 4084 RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative (Reg Plan Seq No. 127)..................    2050-AE50
3341        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.......................................................
3342        SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated             2050-AE51
            Industrial Wipes......................................................................
3343        SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste            2050-AE52
            Regulations...........................................................................
3344        SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste (Reg Plan Seq No. 128)........    2050-AE98
3345        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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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3346        SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD).....................................    2050-AE34
3347        SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power            2050-AE83
            Producers and Minefilling.............................................................
3348        SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on        2050-AE67
            Alternative Liners....................................................................
3349        SAN No. 4735 RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting.............................................    2050-AF01
3350        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.......
3351        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........
3352        SAN No. 4824 Hazardous Waste Generator Program Evaluation.............................    2050-AG25
3353        SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision).......................    2050-AC71
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3354        SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent           2050-AF06
            Requirements..........................................................................
3355        SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for             2050-AG20
            Electronic Manifests..................................................................
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                        RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3356        SAN No. 4028 Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.......    2050-AE44
3357        SAN No. 3989 Methods Innovation Rule..................................................    2050-AE41
3358        SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation......................................    2050-AE21
3359        SAN No. 4501 Revision of Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Hazardous Waste Mixtures.    2050-AE84
3360        SAN No. 3333 NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste          2050-AE01
            Combustors (Phase I Final Replacement Standards and Phase II).........................
3361        SAN No. 4092 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste       2050-AG21
            Program: Mercury-Containing Equipment.................................................
3362        SAN No. 4439 Project XL -- Ortho-McNeil Pilot Project Allowing On-Site Treatment of       2090-AA14
            Low-Level Mixed Wastes Without RCRA Permit............................................
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                                  OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3363        SAN No. 2634 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)        2050-AG16
            Rule, 40 CFR Part 112 (Reg Plan Seq No. 115)..........................................
3364        SAN No. 2634 Regulatory Actions Associated with the Notices of Data Availability on       2050-AG23
            the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule, 40 CFR Part 112 (Reg
            Plan Seq No. 116).....................................................................
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3365        SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed    2050-AD75
            and Final Rules.......................................................................
3366        SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx (Reg      2050-AF02
            Plan Seq No. 114).....................................................................
3367        SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions To Align With the National Response      2050-AG22
            Plan..................................................................................
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3368        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)....................................................
3369        SAN No. 4739 Standards and Practices for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries.........    2050-AF04
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             COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3370        SAN No. 4201 Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA Section    2050-AE63
            102(a)................................................................................
3371        SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities......    2050-AF03
3372        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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                                   CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3373        SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution             2050-AE87
            Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements.....................
3374        SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces--       2040-AD39
            Phase II..............................................................................
3375        SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges From Cruise Ships            2040-AD89
            Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters...................................................
3376        SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan....................................    2040-AE76
3377        SAN No. 4996 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule...............................    2040-AE80
3378        SAN No. 4979 Oil and Gas Phase II Storm Water Permit Requirements.....................    2040-AE81
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                                     CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3379        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......................
3380        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
3381        SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. coli, Enterococci, Fecal              2040-AE68
            Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act...................................
3382        SAN No. 4947 Effluent Guidelines for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source        2040-AE78
            Category (Revision)...................................................................
3383        SAN No. 4995 Rulemaking on Direct Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United       2040-AE79
            States in Compliance With FIFRA.......................................................
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                                    CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3384        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)..................................................................................
3385        SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water       2040-AC75
            Act...................................................................................
3386        SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures            2040-AC92
            Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring....................................
3387        SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures      2040-AC93
            and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures......................................
3388        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............................
3389        SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions.............................................    2040-AC84
3390        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.............................................
3391        SAN No. 4690 Policy Regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit      2040-AD87
            Requirements for Municipal Wastewater Treatment During Wet Weather Conditions.........
3392        SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent        2040-AE61
            Guidelines............................................................................
3393        SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing            2040-AE69
            Operations............................................................................
3394        SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply      2040-AE74
            and Treatment.........................................................................
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3395        SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters    2040-AE77
3396        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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3397        SAN No. 3663 Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New       2040-AC58
            Sources of Pollution..................................................................
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                               SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3398        SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems       2040-AD93
            Revisions.............................................................................
3399        SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the      2040-AE60
            Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List......................................
3400        SAN No. 4981 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Short-      2040-AE83
            Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications..........................................
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                                SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3401        SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule (Reg Plan     2040-AA97
            Seq No. 129)..........................................................................
3402        SAN No. 4341 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface    2040-AD37
            Water Treatment Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 130)...........................................
3403        SAN No. 4342 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfection            2040-AD38
            Byproducts Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 131)................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
                                SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3404        SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon.......................    2040-AA94
3405        SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb....................    2040-AC13
3406        SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary       2040-AD54
            Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR.............................
3407        SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total          2040-AD94
            Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System
            Requirements..........................................................................
3408        SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3..............................    2040-AD99
3409        SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs..................    2040-AD40
3410        SAN No. 4966 Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft Public Water System..............    2040-AE84
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                                  SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3411        SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................    2040-AB85
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_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3012. PROPOSED REVISION TO EPA'S IMPLEMENTING NEPA REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 6
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed revision is necessary to clarify and update
EPA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation. The revision
would clarify Agency responsibilities for congressionally funded
special appropriation projects and EPA-funded grant programs. The
revision would clarify public involvement procedures and organization
responsibilities. The proposal would revise the list of actions which
are categorically excluded from analyses. The revision is also needed
to incorporate a number of Executive orders and other cross-cutting
requirements into the NEPA process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
Final Action-                   08/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4292
Agency Contact: Katherine Biggs, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-7144
Fax: 202 564-0070
Email: biggs.katherine@epamail.epa.gov
Robert Hargrove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, DEPP-SPMMP, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0000
Fax: 202 564-0070
Email: hargrove.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
3013. 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-                           12/00/05
Final Action-                   03/00/06
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3014. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION ACCESS FOR CONTRACTORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 sec 205 (c); 63 Stat 390, as amended; 40 USC
486 (c); 41 USC 418b
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552; 48 CFR 1535
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Current security requirements for Toxic Substances Contract
Act Confidential Business Information (TSCA CBI) access for contractors
are implemented in three Environmental Protection Agency contract
clauses, 1552.235-75, 1552.235-76, and 1552.235-78. Security
requirements for the Government and contractors have been updated in a
2003 TSCA CBI Protection Manual. This rulemaking will implement the new
TSCA CBI requirements into the three EPAAR clauses cited above.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   05/00/06
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 NW.,
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3015. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b; 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as
amended
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516 and 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add guidance on the use
of award-term contracts. The guidance is necessary for contracting
officers seeking to include award-term provisions in contracts. This
guidance will establish a solicitation provision and contract clause in
the EPAAR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   08/00/06
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 NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4376
Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
3016. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR CONTRACT DELIVERABLES (508)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the Environmental Protection Agency
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to require contractors to identify
applicable accessibility (508) standards in contract deliverables.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Final Action-                   03/00/06
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 NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4376
Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
3017. AMENDMENT OF THE STANDARDS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN YUCCA
MOUNTAIN, NEVADA
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 108 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN15
_______________________________________________________________________
3018. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE NASA WHITE SANDS TEST
FACILITY IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES III-VI)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 33 USC 2701 to 2761; 42 USC 300(f) to 300(j) to 26; 42
USC 6901 to 6992(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR NYD
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered
into a Final Project Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New
Mexico that would modify the reporting requirements under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA). The rule will allow the facility to submit regulatory reports
and permit information electronically rather than on paper to the New
Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Solid Waste Bureau, Hazardous
Waste Bureau, Groundwater Bureau, and Air Quality Bureau. Doing so will
significantly reduce its regulatory reporting costs and enhance the
State's ability to analyze and manage the facility's regulatory and
permit information. The electronic reporting involves six phases that
will 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
Final Action-                   04/00/06
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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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3019. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATIONS INTO EPAAR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g.,
changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the
EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would
incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3580
Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4368
Fax: 202 565-2475
Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________
3020. 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/24/03                    68 FR 43824
Final Action-                   05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4056;
Agency Contact: Kimberly Patrick, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-5386
Fax: 202 501-0139
Email: patrick.kimberly@epamail.epa.gov
Jeanette Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4100
Fax: 202 501-0756
Email: brown.jeanettel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
3021. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE
(CROMERRR)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 104-13; PL 105-277
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 3 (New); 40 CFR 9 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As proposed, the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and
Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR) was intended to provide a uniform legal
framework for paperless electronic reporting and recordkeeping,
including electronic signature/certification, across EPA's
environmental compliance programs. Based on public comment, however,
EPA now plans to focus on finalizing the electronic reporting
components of proposed CROMERRR, and to defer further action on the
electronic recordkeeping components until a later time. Under current
plans, the final electronic reporting (ER) rule will address electronic
reporting by companies regulated under all of EPA's programs: Air,
water, pesticides, toxic substances, wastes, and emergency response.
The final rule would remove existing regulatory obstacles to electronic
reporting, and it would set requirements for companies choosing to
report electronically. In addition, the rule would set the conditions
for allowing electronic reporting under State, tribal or local
environmental programs that operate under EPA authorization. The final
ER rule is intended to make electronic reporting as simple, efficient,
and cost-effective as possible for regulated companies, while ensuring
that a transition from paper to electronic reporting does not
compromise EPA's compliance and enforcement programs. Consequently, the
Agency's strategy is to impose as few specific requirements as
possible, and to keep those requirements neutral with respect to
technology, so the rule will pose no obstacles to adopting new
technologies as they emerge. To ensure that authorized programs at the
State, tribal, and local levels meet EPA's electronic reporting goals,
the final ER rule would specify a set of criteria that these programs
must satisfy as they initiate electronic reporting. In response to
public comments, EPA is also planning to include provisions for a
streamlined process for EPA to review and approve authorized program
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revisions or modifications to allow electronic reporting.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            08/31/01                    66 FR 46162
Final Action                    10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4270; Formerly listed as RIN 2020-AA41.
Agency Contact: Evi Huffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2823T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1697
Fax: 202 260-9322
Email: huffer.evi@epamail.epa.gov
David Schwarz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2823T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1704
Fax: 202 566-1684
Email: schwarz.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
3022. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS (REVISED)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 16 (revised)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposed to revise the Privacy Act regulation to
exempt new systems and systems currently claiming to be exempt from the
Act. Other revisions are generally minor and include revising the
access provision so that a copy of a record can be obtained without a
personal inspection; changing the time limit for appeals of denials
from 10 days to 30 days; changing the process for accessing Privacy Act
records and contesting Privacy Act records from the system manager to
the Freedom of Information Office; and referring appeals from denials
of system of records maintained by the Office of Inspector General to
that office for decision. The proposed rule does not have implications
on small businesses nor State/local/tribal government.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/14/04                    69 FR 55377
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4693
Agency Contact: Judy Hutt, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1668
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: hutt.judy@epamail.epa.gov
Deborah Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1659
Fax: 202 566-1648
Email: williams.deborah@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
3023. MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO EPAAR CLAUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; sec (c), 63 Stat 390, as amended; 40 USC
486 (c); 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule includes administrative changes to various EPAAR
clauses, such as address changes and points of contact. Nothing
substantive will be affected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4813
Agency Contact: Dan Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4377
Email: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2030-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
3024. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Not applicable
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 9/86 EPA issued risk assessment guidelines relating to
five areas: Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, chemical mixtures,
developmental toxicants, and estimating exposures. EPA publishes, and
periodically updates/revises, a series of guidelines whose purpose is
to assist risk assessors in evaluating the risks of environmental
hazards. The guidelines were developed to promote high technical
quality and Agency-wide consistency in the human health risk assessment
process. The Agency began revising the 1986 guidelines in light of
significant scientific advances in our understanding of the processes
of carcinogenesis and the modes of actions of disease at the cellular
level. The revision of these guidelines is in keeping with the Agency's
original intent when it issued the first risk assessment guidelines in
1986. The guidelines were meant to be dynamic, flexible documents that
would evolve to reflect the current state of the science and risk
assessment practices. EPA released draft final guidelines in March 2003
for public comment, along with a new draft supplemental guidance
document entitled, Supplemental Guidance for Assessing Cancer
Susceptibility Resulting from Early-life Exposure to Carcinogens, to
address early-life exposure issues. (Prior to the 2003 release,
guidance on early life exposure issues was incorporated into the cancer
guideline document. Early-life exposures issues were moved into a
separate document anticipating that updates on the science will be
necessary sooner than issues entailed in the draft final cancer
guidelines.) The Supplemental Guidance document was peer reviewed by
the SAB in May 2003. The final documents will be made available for
review by the Science Policy Council and other governmental agencies
prior to being submitted for Final Agency Closure. Revisions are being
made to the documents based on comments
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received, balanced against input received during prior SAB reviews and
prior public comment periods. The workgroups finalizing the Guidelines
represent the major program offices and regional offices.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3671
Agency Contact: William Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Research and Development, 8103, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3358
Email: wood.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
3025. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/31/01                    66 FR 55050
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4536
Agency Contact: Kristina Heinemann, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2183
Fax: 202 566-2220
Email: heinemann.kristina@epamail.epa.gov
Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3026. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 21 USC 346; 33 USC
1251 et seq; 33 USC 1414; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 42 USC 300(f) et seq; 42
USC 4912; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 5
USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145;
40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350;
40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 31, 2000, Proposed rule to
eliminate the special treatment of CBI substantiations.
Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide
procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as
confidential business information (CBI). Although the current
regulations have succeeded in protecting CBI, changes in Agency
workload, practice, and statutory authority have made it difficult to
handle CBI activities as expeditiously as desired. EPA is examining its
CBI regulations to determine whether changes are needed to make them
more efficient and effective. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which
automatically protects CBI substantiations claimed as confidential, is
being examined individually and as part of the CBI regulations as a
whole.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 1-                         11/23/94                    59 FR 60446
NPRM 2-                         10/25/99                    64 FR 57421
NPRM 3-                         12/21/99                    64 FR 71366
NPRM 4-                         08/30/00                    65 FR 52684
ANPRM-                          12/21/00                    65 FR 80394
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3240;
Agency Contact: Sara Hisel-McCoy, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1649
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: hisel-mccoy.sara@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Sierra, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
[[Page 65230]]
Phone: 202-566-1683
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: sierra.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
General
_______________________________________________________________________
3027. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF
HUMAN SUBJECTS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 26
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action - Common Rule with
HHS-                            06/23/05                    70 FR 36325
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Dennis Utterback
Phone: 202 564-6638
Fax: 202 565-2911
Email: utterback.dennis@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2080-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3028. [bull] ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency promulgated the Accidental Release Prevention
Requirements on June 20, 1996 (61 FR 31668). The regulations apply to
all stationary sources with processes that contain more than a
threshold quantity of a regulated substance. Processes are divided into
three categories based on 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). 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 virtually
identical to parallel elements of the OSHA standard. All other
processes are subject to streamlined prevention requirements. All
sources must prepare a risk management plan based on the risk
management programs established at the source. The sources submit the
plan to EPA. The first submission was on June 20, 1999. Some sources
re-submitted their plans or revised their plans after the first
submission. The second submission was due on June 20, 2004. There are
approximately 15,000 sources subject to the accidental release
prevention regulations. This new entry in the Regulatory Agenda
announces that EPA will review this regulation pursuant to section 610
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 610). EPA solicits
comments on the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule;
(2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule
from the public since promulgation; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4)
the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with
other Federal rule, and to the extent feasible, with State and local
governmental rules; and (5) the length of time since the rule has been
evaluated or the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or
other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. In the
Agency's view, there is a continued need for the rule because it calls
on sources to reduce the probability and adverse consequences of
accidental releases of substances that have the potential to cause
immediate harm to public health and the environment, and stimulates
dialogue between industry and the public to improve accident prevention
and emergency response practices. The Agency has received few
complaints about this rule from small businesses. The Agency has
developed many guidance documents to help small entities comply with
the rule. Efforts were made to minimize the burden and complexity of
the rule by taking a tiered approach. In other words, entities with
complex processes have to follow more rigorous requirements and those
with simple processes follow only some of the requirements. EPA
believes that there is no conflict or overlap between this rule and any
other rule except for OSHA's PSM rule as indicated above. This is the
first time the rule has been evaluated under the RFA section 610. EPA
has established a public docket for this effort, Docket No. OAR-2005-
0166 at http://www.epa.gov/edocket.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Begin Review-                   10/00/05
End Comment Period-             01/00/06
End Review-                     04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5018;
Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
[[Page 65231]]
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: rodriquez.vanessa@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________
3029. REVISION TO POLICY ON CONTROL OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering the proposal of revisions to its policy on
control of volatile organic compounds (VOC), including the use of
photochemical reactivity in controlling VOCs. As a first step, an ANPRM
may be issued soliciting public comment on various policy options.
Subsequent steps could range from taking no further action to
publishing a policy statement in the Federal Register. The ANPRM is to
announce that EPA is considering revision of its VOC policy which
appeared in the July 8, 1977 Federal Register (42 FR 35314) under the
title ``Recommended Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds.''
That policy statement gave a broad description about how EPA would
approach VOC control. This policy also said that we would be exempting
certain organic compounds from control in volatile organic compound
regulations (to meet ozone ambient air quality limits) due to these
compounds having very low ozone forming potential. A list of exempt
compounds was later codified in the definition of VOC at 40 CFR
51.100(s) which was adopted on February 3, 1992 (57 FR 3941) for use in
State Implementation Plans. The ANPRM will ask for public comments on
various approaches EPA may use in the future to take photochemical
reactivity into account in controlling VOCs. The ANPRM could lead to a
policy statement, such as the 1977 policy statement, which would give a
broad outline of the new approach EPA would take in the future. This
would not be a rulemaking, but the revised policy could lead to new
rules being adopted still further in the future. (Any such rules would
be separately noticed in the Regulatory Agenda.) For example, the ANPRM
could eventually lead to a revision of the definition of VOC at 40 CFR
51.100(s). Alternatively, EPA may go directly to a proposed revision of
policy.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Guidance-                       10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4759;
Agency Contact: William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov
Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1174
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: keating.terry@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK75
_______________________________________________________________________
3030. 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 U.S.C. 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the
refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated
under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is
to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations
that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to
the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair
regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling,
commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration
appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds
calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts.
This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and
discussing compliance scenarios.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          10/00/05
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4856;
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 343-2338
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3031. [bull] ADVANCE NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ON DETERMINING THE EMISSIONS
REDUCTIONS ACHIEVED FROM LIMITING THE VOC CONTENT OF ARCHITECTURAL
COATINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAAA sec 110
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(ANPRM) to discuss and take comment on approaches for calculating
emission reductions from the national architectural and Industrial
maintenance (AIM) coating rule and other architectural rules. Review of
the comments received could result in a rule or policy guidance on
calculation methodology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          08/31/05                    70 FR 51694
ANPRM Comment Period End-       10/17/05
Notice                          10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 65232]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5009;
Agency Contact: David Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Reseach Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3356
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: sanders.dave@epa.gov
Marcia Spink, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
3AP20, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215 814-2104
Fax: 215 814-2124
Email: spink.marcia@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN42
_______________________________________________________________________
3032. [bull] ACTION ON PETITION TO LIST DIESEL EXHAUST AS A HAZARDOUS
AIR POLLUTANT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
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. Our initial review indicates that the petition meets
the CAAA requirements for listing as a HAP, namely that (1) It is an
air pollutant, and (2) emissions, ambient concentrations,
bioaccumulation, or deposition of the substance must be known to cause
or reasonably anticipated to cause adverse effects to human health or
the environment. The petition is based primarily on human health
effects, and relies heavily on the EPA's Health Assessment Document for
Diesel Engine Exhaust (2002), which shows that exposure to diesel
exhaust leads cancerous and non-cancerous effects. In addition, the
National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) concludes that diesel exhaust is
among the air pollutants that pose the greatest risk to human health
and that the ambient concentration of diesel exhaust exceeds EPA's non-
cancer reference concentration in multiple urban areas across the U.S.
This activity may be considered precedent-setting, as a pollutant has
not been added to the HAP list to date.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5020;
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
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN49
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3033. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
PARTICULATE MATTER
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 100 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________
3034. EVALUATION OF UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF
GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All gasoline must contain additives to control the formation
of deposits in the fuel supply system and engine of motor vehicles. If
uncontrolled, such deposits can result in a significant increase in
motor vehicle emissions. This action will propose that updated test
procedures be adopted for the certification of gasoline deposit control
additives regarding their ability to control fuel injector and intake
valve deposits. The adoption of the updated procedures will ensure that
the gasoline deposit control program continues to ensure an adequate
level of deposit control, thereby preventing an increase in motor
vehicle emissions. The updated test procedures require less time to
perform and are less costly. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed
procedures will reduce the burden on industry of complying with the
gasoline deposit control program. The proposed action will not impact
small businesses, or state, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4531;
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4227
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ61
_______________________________________________________________________
3035. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001.
Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
content of a surface coating by reference Method
[[Page 65233]]
24 involves determination of its water content and calculation of its
VOC content as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content
minus water content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-
based coatings than it is for solvent-based coatings and the
imprecision increases as water content increases. This action will
amend Method 24 by adding a direct measurement procedure for measuring
VOC content of water-based coatings, thereby improving the method's
precision.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3649
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: sorrell.candace@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________
3036. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal
entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State
implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA
promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First,
on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity
Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining
that transportation plans, programs, and projects which are funded
under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP.
Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General
Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also
conformed to the SIPs. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General
Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal
agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the
General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas
designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In
conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several
Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General
Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any
appropriate revision to those regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4070;
Agency Contact: Dave Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350
Fax: 919-541-0824
Email: stonefield.dave@epa.gov
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3037. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR)
provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing
preconstruction permitting of minor stationary sources and major
stationary sources of air pollution in nonattainment areas in Indian
country. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, eligible Indian tribes may
receive EPA authorization to develop and implement such programs. The
Federal NSR permitting programs would be effective throughout Indian
country and would be implemented by EPA if eligible Indian Tribes do
not elect, or do not receive authorization, to manage such programs.
The proposed Federal NSR rule would require sources in Indian country,
with certain exceptions, to obtain a permit prior to construction if
they are: (1) New minor sources, (2) existing minor sources undergoing
modification, (3) new major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian
country, or (4) existing major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian
country undergoing minor modification. The proposed rule also would
allow new or existing stationary sources of regulated NSR pollutants
and HAPs to accept enforceable limits on their production capacity or
hours of operation in order to be considered minor sources and avoid
being subject to other Clean Air Act requirements such as the title V
operating permits program. These rules would not impose any mandates on
tribal governments to implement NSR permitting programs. Tribal
governments may be affected, however, insofar as they own or operate
sources that must obtain a permit from the EPA under the final Federal
permitting program regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   10/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
[[Page 65234]]
Phone: 919 541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________
3038. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 102 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________
3039. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16--SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES
FOR PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Performance Specification 16 is being proposed to provide
performance criteria for predictive emission monitoring systems.
Predictive systems represent a new technology that uses process
information or parameters to predict pollutant emissions instead of
directly measuring them. The Agency is allowing their use in recently-
promulgated rules and they are being considered by a number of
regulated facilities. The specification lists the requirements for
acceptable systems that are met by passing tests that compare the
monitoring system with standardized methods and audit gases to
determine system accuracy and stability. Performance Specification 16
will primarily apply to facilities whose emissions can be predicted
from process parameters such as combustion processes (including gas
turbines and internal combustion engines).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/08/05                    70 FR 45608
NPRM Comment Period End-        10/07/05
Final Action-                   06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4119
Sectors Affected: 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing;
333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 33241 Power Boiler and
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing; 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set
Unit Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
3040. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS: AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42
USC 7429; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.750; 40 CFR 60.751; 40 CFR
60.752(b)(2)(iii)(B); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(C); 40 CFR
60.752(b)(2)(iii)(D); 40 CFR 60758
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the existing regulation entitled
Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR Part 60, promulgated on March
12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to
clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas
treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from
control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded. Furthermore, it
clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that
is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the
issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance
with this regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Amdmt-                 05/23/02                    67 FR 36476
Supplemental NPRM-              10/00/05
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4478;
Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________
3041. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO
IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was
promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal
Regulations 63, Subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime
Association petitioned the court to review Subpart LLL, while the
American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a
settlement agreement. On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit
issued its opinion in National Lime 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
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error in not considering other means of control, in particular, control
of HAPs in raw materials and in fossil fuels. The Court also remanded
that we consider setting beyond-the-floor standards for HAP metals, for
which particulate matter (PM) is a surrogate. This action will consist
of amendments to respond to the court remand.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4585;
Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5605
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________
3042. 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.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA codified in 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart O. This source category covers ethylene oxide commercial
sterilizers. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA,
is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards,
as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. We have completed
the risk assessment, received Work Group comments, completed Options
Selection, completed Final Agency Review, and submitted the package to
OMB on June 10, 2005. The assessment results show cancer incidence less
than 1.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4654;
Sectors Affected: 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK09
_______________________________________________________________________
3043. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK AND MACT
STANDARDS REVIEW
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, March 31, 2006.
Abstract: On December 14, 1994, we promulgated National Emission
Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals
and Pipeline Breakout Stations) (59 FR 64318). The national emission
standards limit and control hazardous air pollutants (HAP) that are
known or suspected to cause cancer or have other serious health or
environmental effects. Section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
directs EPA to assess the risk remaining (residual risk) after the
application of national emission standards controls. Also, CAA section
112(d)(6) requires us to review and revise the national emission
standards as necessary by taking into account developments in
practices, processes, and control technologies. The proposal will
announce a decision and request public comments on the residual risk
assessment and technology review for the national emission standards.
To meet a consent deadline, EPA must promulgate this decision by March
31, 2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4655, EDocket No. OAR-2004-0019;
Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK10
_______________________________________________________________________
3044. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2002.
Abstract: A national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for industrial process cooling towers (IPCT) was previously
promulgated under Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That standard
effectively bans the use of chromium-based water treatment chemicals in
IPCT used to remove heat from chemical or industrial processes. The
Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of
promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to
develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are
needed to protect the public health with an
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ample margin of safety. This action is to examine the remaining risk
from IPCT and, if warranted, to develop new risk based standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4660;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________
3045. 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, April 28, 2006, court ordered deadline
for final rule.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emission standards for this
source category under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. The current
action, required by Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess
residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary,
to provide an ample margin of safety. Approximately 27,000
perchloroethylene (perc) dry cleaning facilities are in existence.
Fifteen of these facilities are major sources (use > 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
facilities. EPA has agreed with litigants to a deadline of April 28,
2006 for completion of this effort.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4662;
Sectors Affected: 81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-
Operated)
Agency Contact: Rhea Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2940
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: jones.rhea@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK18
_______________________________________________________________________
3046. 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.
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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
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: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
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Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK22
_______________________________________________________________________
3047. 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, Court ordered
deadline for final rule.
Other, Judicial, March 31, 2006.
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4669;
Sectors Affected: 334613 Magnetic and Optical Recording Media
Manufacturing; 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical
Media
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK23
_______________________________________________________________________
3048. 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 30, 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4659
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK14
_______________________________________________________________________
3049. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   10/00/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4309
Sectors Affected: 32599 All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5396
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________
3050. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 101 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________
3051. 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-              12/00/05
Final Action-                   12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4599; Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The
previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525.
Sectors Affected: 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing;
332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related
Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal
Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 32615
Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov
Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________
3052. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADJUSTING ALLOWANCES FOR CLASS
I SUBSTANCES FOR EXPORT TO ARTICLE 5 COUNTRIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action reinforces the economic incentives related to the
transition of Article 5 countries to ozone-depleting substance
alternatives. Currently, Article 5 allowances are determined as a
percentage of total production allowances assigned to U.S. companies
for Class I ozone-depleting substances. In accordance with the Beijing
Amendments of the Montreal Protocol, this action establishes Article 5
allowances independently of total production allowances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4697
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205 J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
2008--aa00 Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK45
_______________________________________________________________________
3053. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
[[Page 65239]]
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On 5/
2/02 and 5/22/03 we partially and limitedly approved and partially and
limitedly disapproved Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/Laurel. EPA
intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover those
parts of the State's plan we disapproved. EPA's FIP will assure that
the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 NAAQS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4542
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency,
Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 312-6437
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: ostrand.laurie@epamail.epa.gov
Cynthia Cody, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver,
8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 312-6228
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: cody.cynthia@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2008-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
3054. 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: Final, Judicial, September 27, 2005, Relevant areas of
the PM monitoring methods and network are tied to the consent decree
for the PM NAAQS.
NPRM, Judicial, December 20, 2005, 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. The proposed
revisions would remove real or perceived constraints on redeploying air
monitoring stations; more accurately reflect the roles of EPA and other
control authorities in designing, reviewing, and modifying networks;
bring provisions related to quality assurance up to date; and recognize
technological changes. The current regulations require States to
develop plans to deploy air monitoring networks. States generally
develop new plans only when new monitoring is needed, such as for a new
NAAQS. The regulations need to be revised to reflect the roles of EPA
and the State and local agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
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, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4417
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov
Michael Papp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2408
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: papp.michael@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________
3055. 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,
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within one year from the date of Alaska's submittal, promulgate a final
rule to incorporate the alternative plan. A stakeholder process to
develop options is already underway in Alaska, and the State informed
EPA that it intends to submit an alternative transition plan in late
2001 or early 2002. This action will be in response to that anticipated
submittal. We are also adding a related re-proposal to implement
nationwide diesel fuel content standards for nonroad, locomotive and
marine engines as it applies to Alaska's rural areas.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4570;
Sectors Affected: 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
Agency Contact: David Korotney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4507
Fax: 734 214-4050
Email: korotney.david@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Machiele, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor , MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4264
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: machiele.paul@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________
3056. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING
SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 app B; 40 CFR 60 app F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes Performance Specification 17 (PS-17),
Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure 4, and amendments to Appendix F, QA
Procedure 1. Performance Specification 17 and QA Procedure 4 apply to
continuous parameter monitoring systems (CPMS). Many of the rules
promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require owners and operators of
affected emission units to install and operate CPMS to monitor various
parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and pH,
associated with the operation and performance of emission control
devices. However, few, if any, of those rules specify complete
procedures for ensuring the quality of the data measured by CPMS. The
proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other requirements that will
ensure that those CPMS are properly selected, installed, and placed
into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures that
will ensure that those CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing basis.
Both PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 will help to ensure compliance with
emission limitations established under 40 CFR part 63. Procedure 1 of
Appendix F currently addresses QA procedures for continuous emission
monitoring systems (CEMS) that measure a single pollutant. The proposed
amendments to QA Procedure 1 broadens the procedure to address the
unique requirements of CEMS that are used for monitoring multiple
pollutants. Because several of the regulations promulgated under 40 CFR
part 63 require multiple pollutant CEMS, these amendments are needed to
ensure those CEMS are operated in a manner that ensures the quality of
the emission data collected. This action is not expected to have any
impacts on small entities or State, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4584;
Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 486 Pipeline
Transportation; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators; 562212
Solid Waste Landfill; 22 Utilities
Agency Contact: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, EN-341W, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ86
_______________________________________________________________________
3057. PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR FUELS: CRITERIA FOR SELF-
QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS; DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL STATISTICAL
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Transportation fuels (like gasoline and diesel fuel) are
regulated by EPA under the Clean Air Act to control the emissions that
result when they are burned in engines, and also to protect engines'
emission control equipment. Fuels regulations require measurement of
various of the fuels' properties, and prescribe ``designated''
analytical methods for that purpose. This regulation is intended to
provide a way for regulated parties to self-qualify alternatives to the
designated measurement methods that may be cheaper, quicker, simpler,
more amenable to automation, or otherwise preferable. The regulation
will also prescribe a minimum level of statistical quality control for
all fuels test methods, designated or alternative. The regulations
should quicken the adoption of new measurement technologies by removing
the need for multiple method-specific rule-makings, but to do so in a
way that will not degrade the performance of the overall measurement
system. Introduction of statistical quality control for all methods
should improve measurement precision and accuracy in actual practice
across all methods.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4633
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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
_______________________________________________________________________
3058. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARDS
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED AND CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE INCLUDING
BUTANE BLENDERS AND ATTEST ENGAGEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7454(c); 42 USC 7454(k); 42 USC
7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Through the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Congress
mandated that EPA promulgate regulations for reformulated and
conventional gasoline. The purpose of this mandate was to reduce
vehicle emissions of toxic and ozone-forming compounds. EPA published
the regulations on February 16, 1994. On July 11, 1997, EPA published a
proposed rule that included various minor adjustments to the 1994 rule.
The emissions benefits achieved from the reformulated gasoline and
conventional gasoline programs would not be reduced by the proposed
changes. On December 31, 1997, EPA finalized many of the proposed
changes. This rule would finalize certain other of the remaining
changes that were not included in the December 31, 1997 final rule.
These changes make minor adjustments to the structure of the
reformulated gasoline and conventional gasoline programs, correct
technical errors, and codify guidance previously issued by the Agency.
This rule also makes several minor technical corrections to the
reformulated gasoline rule which were not included in the
aforementioned July 11, 1997 proposal, and makes minor technical
corrections to the gasoline sulfur rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Original-                  07/11/97                    62 FR 37338
Final (Partial)-                12/31/97                    62 FR 68196
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4758
Sectors Affected: 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 32411
Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK77
_______________________________________________________________________
3059. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ALLOWABLES PLANTWIDE APPLICABILITY LIMIT (PAL),
AGGREGATION, AND DEBOTTLENECKING
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 103 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AL75
_______________________________________________________________________
3060. 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, a SIP that complied with the NOx SIP Call. This was a
practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid
having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx
transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the
compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have
been delayed and the NOx SIP Call has been divided into two phases.
Therefore, in a separate action, EPA proposed to revise the Section 126
Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to operate under
these new circumstances. Under that proposal, where a State submits a
NOx SIP that meets only Phase 1 of the NOx SIP Call, EPA would need to
make a determination that the SIP controls the total group of Section
126 sources to the same stringency as the Section 126 Rule would before
the Section 126 Rule could be withdrawn. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4796;
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL83
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3061. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR
CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT AND EXPORT; CORRECTION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Although an allowance allocation system for controlling
hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) production, import, and export was
established with publication of the final rule on January 21, 2003 (SAN
4120, RIN 2060-AH67), several issues associated with that system have
arisen that need to be amended for clarity and consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4804
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9729
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9185
Fax: 202 565-2155
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL90
_______________________________________________________________________
3062. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES ABOVE
14,000 POUNDS AND IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TEST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
requirements for Heavy-Duty On-Highway and Non-Road vehicles and
engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action
will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and
engines to make available emissions-related service information to
after-market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the
performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to
ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards.
This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in use testing program for
heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the
applicable not-to-exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of
the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as
a result of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   03/00/06
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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4405
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sherwood.todd@epamail.epa.gov
Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4288
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________
3063. 5-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 28, 2006.
Abstract: Under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required
to adopt and implement maximum achievable control technology (MACT)
standards for both new and existing large municipal waste combustion
units (MWC). Those MACT standards have been adopted and fully
implemented with all retrofits completed. Section 129(a)(5)of the CAA
requires EPA to review and, if necessary, revise those standards every
5 years. This rulemaking addresses those requirements and is the first
5-year review of the MACT standards. Implementation of these MACT
standards has been highly effective and has reduced dioxin/furan
emissions by more than 99 percent since 1990 and mercury emissions by
more than 95 percent since 1990. Similar reductions have occurred for
other CAA section 129 pollutants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4829;
Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
3064. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Final Action-                   04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4830;
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________
3065. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL
ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 104 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AM06
_______________________________________________________________________
3066. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1960; 40 CFR 63.1975; 40 CFR 63.1980
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will address issues concerning the National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste
Landfills, that was published on January 16, 2003. We will revise the
startup, shutdown, and malfunction provisions promulgated in the rule
in response to requests for more flexibility. We will clarify that the
moisture balance calculations should be calculated on a wet weight
basis as a response to requests about the intent of the promulgated
rule. We will correct errors in the compliance dates for the rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4846;
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM08
_______________________________________________________________________
3067. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL
STERILIZATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to list source categories
that contribute to the emissions of 30 listed (or area source) HAPs,
and that are, or will be, subject to standards under section 112 of the
Act. Sterilization processes use ethylene oxide which is one of the 30
listed HAPs. Hospital sterilization is a major source of ethylene oxide
relative to other area source categories considered for listing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4859
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM14
_______________________________________________________________________
3068. PETITION TO DELIST A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT FROM SECTION 112 OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Ketones Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has
petitioned the Agency to remove methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) from the
Clean Air Act (CAA) hazardous air pollutant (HAP) list. The ACC
originally submitted the petition in April of 1997. EPA suspended
review of the petition pending the completion of 2-generation
reproductive effects study. That study is now complete. On
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October 17, 2003, the ACC submitted an addendum to the 1997 petition
which includes: The results of the 2-generation reproductive effects
study, a presentation of the updated EPA IRIS file for MIBK, updated
air dispersion modeling, and an analysis of potential transformation
products. Based on this new submission, the ACC requests that EPA
reopen its review of the MIBK petition. Since the last submittal by the
petitioner, a 2-year MIBK bioassay by the National Toxicology Program
has been completed, but the results report has not been published. The
schedule for the delisting petition is tied to a report on the results
of the bioassay.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice-                         07/19/04                    69 FR 42954
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. 4849
Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM20
_______________________________________________________________________
3069. NESHAP: TOTAL FACILITY LOW RISK DETERMINATION (TFLRD) FOR RESIDUAL
RISK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act requires that we assess
residual risk remaining after MACT and develop additional emission
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Many
facilities have numerous MACT standards that they are subject to. This
action will provide a procedure for facilities to assess risk, and if a
facility-wide low risk determination can be shown, to avoid applicable
residual risk standards. The evaluation will be made on a facility-wide
HAP emissions basis.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
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
Fax: 919 541-0840
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3070. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On April 17, 2003, EPA promulgated national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the Hydrochloric
Acid Production industry. Subsequent to promulgation, EPA received a
number of concerns and issues from the industry related to technical
corrections, definitions, and applicability matters. The EPA is
amenable to making many of the suggested corrections but believes that
proposal of the changes is necessary. In addition, the OSWER would like
to include the storage and transfer operations at sources subject to
their HCl production rule to the subpart NNNNN rule which would also
require proposal. The amendments are expected to have little or no
impact on the plants now covered by the HCl production rule. No adverse
economic impacts are expected. The total nationwide capital and annual
costs associated with the amendments are negligible. No price impacts
are projected. No significant impacts on a substantial number of small
entities are expected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/24/05                    70 FR 49530
NPRM Comment Period End-        10/24/05
Final Action-                   05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4867, EDocket No. OAR-2002-0057
Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM25
_______________________________________________________________________
3071. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE
REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545 (c) and (k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule codifies existing guidance for transmix processors
and blenders in the reformulated gasoline regulations. Transmix is a
mixture of gasoline and distillate produced by pipelines - transmix
processors distill the transmix into separate gasoline and distillate
products, and transmix blenders blend small amounts of transmix into
gasoline. The rule also establishes gasoline sulfur standards for
transmix processors and blenders that are consistent with the sulfur
standards
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4853;
Agency Contact: Chris McKenna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9037
Fax: 240 363-8260
Email: mckenna.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM27
_______________________________________________________________________
3072. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OF METAL CANS--TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for metal can surface coating operations located at major
sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) were promulgated on 11/13/
2003 (68 FR 64432). The final standards implement section 112(d) of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring these operations to meet HAP emission
standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control
technology (MACT). The final rule will protect air quality and promote
public health by reducing emissions of HAP from facilities in the metal
can surface coating source category. This action would provide
technical amendments and clarify monitoring provisions in the surface
coating of metal cans final rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4864
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM28
_______________________________________________________________________
3073. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8,
2003. This action will revise language in the final rule to correct
errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent. Specifically, we
will revise language specifying where the concentration for remediation
material management units (RMMU) is measured from point of extraction
to point of treatment as proposed in the original rule. We will also
clarify that facilities with current site remediations can use the 1 Mg
HAP exemption if they currently meet that level. We will also clarify
that facilities meeting equipment leak standards for part 61 or other
part 63 standards are exempt from those provisions in 63 subpart GGGGG.
Some grammatical things and incorrect section references will be fixed
too.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
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, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________
3074. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR
VEHICLE ENGINES: AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action includes technical amendments to several portions
of certification requirements and test procedures applicable to light-
duty vehicles, light duty trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles. These
amendments include minor revisions to clarify regulations. These
amendments also include revisions to the evaporative compliance
procedures, which are intended to reduce the certification burden
associated with conducting 2-day, 3-day, and ORVR procedures without
affecting the level of stringency, ref. EPA guidance letter CCD-02-20,
December 31, 2002; (Subject: Request for Comments on Potential
Evaporative Regulation Changes; Evaporative Guidance for Certification
and In-use Testing).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4880
Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4614
Fax: 734 214-4053
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Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4851
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________
3075. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND FUEL SYSTEMS
FROM MARINE VESSELS AND SMALL EQUIPMENT
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 105 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AM34
_______________________________________________________________________
3076. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/06
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4891
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM43
_______________________________________________________________________
3077. FLEXIBLE AIR PERMIT RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title V
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is conducting a flexible permits rulemaking based on what
it has learned from its field experiences. The term ``flexible permit''
is used to describe air permits with conditions designed to reduce the
administrative ``friction'' -- costs, time, delay, uncertainty, and
risk -- experienced by sources and permitting authorities when
implementing a permit or making changes under the permit. This is
typically accomplished by authorizing a source to make certain types of
changes (e.g., additional equipment and/or modifications to a source's
method of operation, equipment, raw materials, emission factors, or
monitoring parameters) without requiring further review and/or approval
provided the source meets specific criteria outlined in its permit.
While the chosen solution will depend 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4885;
Agency Contact: Dave Dellarco, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, OEA-095, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206 553-4978
Fax: 206 553-0119
Email: dellarco.dave@epa.gov
Stacey Coburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-2569
Fax: 202 564-1554
Email: coburn.stacey@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM45
_______________________________________________________________________
3078. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the national volatile organic
compound emission standards for architectural coatings by adding new
coating categories for certain coating chemistries which did not exist
when the original rule was promulgated. We are reviewing new data from
one architectural coating manufacturer and after this review, we will
determine if these amendments are necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4905
Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM47
_______________________________________________________________________
3079. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Final Action-                   04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4899;
Agency Contact: Chris Laroo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4937
Fax: 734 214-4055
Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM48
_______________________________________________________________________
3080. 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 substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
Final Action-                   07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4916;
Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3081. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALTERNATIVES FOR THE MOTOR
VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES
POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671k
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will list two new alternatives to ozone
depleting substances in the 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-                           12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4918
Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Godwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9324
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: godwin.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM54
_______________________________________________________________________
3082. 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
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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-                           05/00/06
Final Action-                   03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4901;
Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205-J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3083. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT
(RMRR); MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166.; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is a follow up to SAN 4676, which is a final
rule that specifies categories of equipment replacement activities that
would qualify as ``routine maintenance, repair, and replacement''
(RMRR) under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) Program (40
CFR parts 51 and 52). SAN 4676's final action -- referred to as the
``equipment replacement provision'' (ERP) -- was promulgated in the
Federal Register on 10/27/03 (68 FR 61248). The action summarized here,
SAN 4676.3, when finalized, will establish a regulatory definition for
maintenance and repair activities (that are not equipment replacements)
that qualify for the RMRR Exclusion from Major NSR. We previously
proposed options for this SAN in our RMRR proposal on 12/31/02 (67 FR
80920). However, this action will propose and take comments on an
additional approach.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            09/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.3; Split from RIN A2060. Split
from RIN A2060. Split from RIN 2060-AK28
Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9313
Fax: 202 564-2155
Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM62
_______________________________________________________________________
3084. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed amendments would revise and codify EPA's policy
on when a major source can become an area source, and thus become not
subject to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for major sources. EPA is reconsidering the policy,
established in May 16, 1995, memorandum, which allows sources to attain
area source status prior to the source's first substantive compliance
date of an applicable NESHAP for major sources. No source would be
subject to the requirements unless they voluntarily decided to
implement them.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4908
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM75
_______________________________________________________________________
3085. 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
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NPRM Comment Period End-        10/31/05
Final Action-                   09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4909;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________
3086. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Two amendments will be written in which requests for
reconsideration will be addressed. End users have always been covered
by the rule. It has always been our intention to cover distribution of
organic liquids wherever it might take place. This will be clarified in
the first amendment. Recordkeeping requirements will also be reduced.
Typographical and cross-referencing errors will be corrected and
control requirement oversights will be corrected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4910;
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM77
_______________________________________________________________________
3087. 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 sec 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4915
Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5263
Email: roy.sims@epamail.epa.gov
Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM81
_______________________________________________________________________
3088. NESHAP: DEFENSE LAND SYSTEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAP) from surface coating operations performed on-site at
installations owned or operated by the Armed Forces of the United
States (including the Coast Guard and the National Guard of any such
state) or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the
surface coating of military munitions manufactured by or for the Armed
Forces of the United States (including the Coast Guard and the National
Guard of any such state). Aerospace and shipbuilding surface coating
operations at these installations were originally covered by the
already-promulgated MACT standards for aerospace manufacturing and
rework and shipbuilding and ship repair. However, other recently-
promulgated surface coating MACT standards were also expected to
address other surface coating operations at these installations (e.g.,
miscellaneous metal parts and products, plastic parts and products,
etc.). Following proposal of these standards EPA received comments
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4926;
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Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: teal.kim@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM84
_______________________________________________________________________
3089. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries on April 22, 2004.
EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry concerning several issues.
EPA has engaged in negotiations with industry concerning these issues
and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments
clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and more
consistent directions on complying with the standards. The amendments
are being promulgated in two groups, denoted by ``1'' and ``2'' in the
schedule below.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 1-                 05/20/05                    70 FR 29400
NPRM 2-                         02/00/06
Final Action 2-                 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4927
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________
3090. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): RECONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION OF FUGITIVE
EMISSIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 11, 2003, EPA received a petition for reconsideration
on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, dba Newmont Mining Corporation
(``Newmont'') that stated that the December 31, 2002 (67 FR 80185)
final rule included fugitive emissions for the purposes of determining
whether a facility had undergone a major modification for the first
time. The EPA is announcing their reconsideration of this issue arising
from our final rules of December 31, 2002.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
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. 4940;
Agency Contact: Pam Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0641
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: long.pam@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________
3091. AMENDMENTS TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND
FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS; CORRECTION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414a; 42 USC 7661 to 7661f
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6 (correction); 40 CFR 71.6 (correction)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendments to the compliance certification requirements for
State and Federal operating permits were published in the Federal
Register on June 27, 2003 (SAN 4671). The amendatory language of the
final rules contained an editing error; a sentence was removed from the
rules. This error could be misleading and needs to be clarified.
Today's action corrects this error by inserting the missing sentence
back into the rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Direct Final Action-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4941, EDocket No. OAR-2002-0062
Agency Contact: Grecia Castro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD 304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1351
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: castro.grecia@epamail.epa.gov
Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD
C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM92
_______________________________________________________________________
3092. IMPLEMENTING PERIODIC MONITORING IN FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING
PERMIT PROGRAMS
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 106 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN00
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_______________________________________________________________________
3093. COMPONENT DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES, LIGHT
DUTY TRUCKS AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 22, 2002 the United States Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia Circuit vacated durability provisions that
automotive manufacturers used to demonstrate that the emissions of
their vehicles would comply with emission standards for the useful
lives of those vehicles. The Court also required EPA to issue new
regulations. This action fulfills the mandate. The new durability
regulations will include options that a manufacturer may choose from to
age pre-production vehicles to determine the rate of emission
deterioration over the vehicle's useful life. The options will include
a prescribed fixed driving cycle and a prescribed bench aging cycle
that are used to age prototype vehicles or emission control components
to the equivalent of the useful life period of the vehicle in a manner
that replicates the aging that the vehicle or components would see in
actual use. This rule does not change the Federal emission standards or
the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no
court-ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action. During the
comment period of the NPRM the Agency received a comment from the Afton
Chemical Corporation (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-              11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4757.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK76.
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4502
Fax: 734 214-4053
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN01
_______________________________________________________________________
3094. NESHAP: PLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING)--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. Plastic parts and products was listed as one of those
categories, and these standards will establish requirements to control
pollution from facilities engaged in the surface coating of plastic
parts and products. Plastic parts and products surface coating
facilities are known to emit 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 plastic
parts and products NESHAP.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4955;
Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: teal.kim@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN08
_______________________________________________________________________
3095. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/06
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
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Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN10
_______________________________________________________________________
3096. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES IN FOAM BLOWING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 612
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is initiating this rulemaking in response to a DC Circuit
action. In July 2004, the DC Circuit Court vacated a portion of an SNAP
Final Rule published on July 22, 2002 (67 FR 47703). This rule responds
to that vacature and would rule on the use of HCFC-22 and -142b as
substitutes for HCFC-141b in foam blowing. This rule will address
effects of stratospheric ozone depletion and health and environmental
impacts of substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. The ultimate
impact will be to reduce skin cancer, cataracts, and other adverse
impacts of ozone depletion.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4959
Agency Contact: Suzanne Kocchi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9387
Email: kocchi.suzanne@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-AN11
_______________________________________________________________________
3097. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4960
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5665
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3098. FUEL ECONOMY LABELING OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REVISIONS TO IMPROVE
CALCULATION OF FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 107 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN14
_______________________________________________________________________
3099. 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
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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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4969
Agency Contact: Matthew Boze, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 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
_______________________________________________________________________
3100. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: THE 2006 CRITICAL USE EXEMPTION
RULE FROM THE PHASEOUT OF METHYL BROMIDE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title VI
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: With this action, EPA would amend section 82.8 of 40 CFR Part
82, Subpart A, entitled ``Grant of essential use allowances and
critical use allowances'' for the chemical methyl bromide. Methyl
bromide is an ozone-depleting substance. Specifically, the rule lists
uses that qualify for the critical use exemption in 2006, and the
amount of additional methyl bromide that may be produced or imported
for those uses in 2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4972
Agency Contact: 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
Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205 J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN18
_______________________________________________________________________
3101. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4951
Agency Contact: Bill Kuykendal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, D205-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5372
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: kuykendal.bill@epa.gov
Phil Lorang, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-
01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5463
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: lorang.phil@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN20
_______________________________________________________________________
3102. 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.
[[Page 65254]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/06
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: 919 541-5689
Email: teal.kim@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN21
_______________________________________________________________________
3103. [bull] REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
OZONE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 109 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN24
_______________________________________________________________________
3104. [bull] 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
Tribes to prepare State implementation plans (SIPs) and Tribal
Implementation Plans (TIPs) under the 8-hour national ambient air
quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone, published by EPA on July 18, 1997.
The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA to set ambient air quality
standards and requires States to submit SIPs to implement those
standards. The 1997 standards were challenged in court, but in February
2001, the Supreme Court determined that EPA has authority to implement
a revised ozone standard, but ruled that EPA must reconsider its
implementation plan for moving from the 1-hour standard to the revised
standard. The Supreme Court identified conflicts between different
parts of the CAA related to implementation of a revised NAAQS, provided
some direction to EPA for resolving the conflicts, and left it to EPA
to develop a reasonable approach for implementation. Thus, the Phase 1
Rule addressed the requirements of the CAA and the Supreme Court's
ruling. .
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov
Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN26
_______________________________________________________________________
3105. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW: ALTERNATIVE APPLICABILITY TEST FOR ELECTRIC
GENERATING UNITS
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 110 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN28
_______________________________________________________________________
3106. [bull] 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 2005.
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4986
Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9712
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN29
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_______________________________________________________________________
3107. [bull] 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
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   09/00/06
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3108. [bull] 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 claim 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. This
rulemaking will address that petition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: eddinger.jim@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
_______________________________________________________________________
3109. [bull] 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 re-proposes 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
are expected to be vacated. As of the date of the tiering application,
the actual vacatur has not yet occurred. This action assures continuity
of the parts of the standard that were upheld by the court in the event
of expected vacatur, and precludes implications of CAA section 112(j)
which is triggered when the EPA does not have a standard for a source
category subject to 112(d) promulgated. This action also recognizes
that one component of these standards, regarding the use of vinyl
chloride as a surrogate for all other HAP, was not upheld by the court
and warrants further study. This action also recognizes that these MACT
standards are effective in the absence of this one component for the
purposes of 112(j), and this component will be addressed in a separate
subsequent rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4988, EDocket No. 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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN33
_______________________________________________________________________
3110. [bull] 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 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-                           10/00/05
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5010
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3111. [bull] NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION (NON-GASOLINE);
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: smith.martha@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN37
_______________________________________________________________________
3112. [bull] NESHAP: SECONDARY ALUMINUM PRODUCTION - AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1500
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This technical amendment will correct a punctuation error in
the existing Secondary Aluminum NESHAP (40 CFR 63.1500).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Direct Final Action-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4989;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN38
_______________________________________________________________________
3113. [bull] 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
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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 set 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.
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 section 86.007-11. There is no
environmental impact. This represents a cost savings to the
manufacturers of highway heavy duty diesel engines.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   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 NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4387
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: guerra.zuimdie@epa.gov
Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4824
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: jackson.cleophas@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN39
_______________________________________________________________________
3114. [bull] AIR QUALITY DATA AFFECTED BY EXCEPTIONAL, NATURAL, AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
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, MD-15, C-504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0906
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3115. [bull] FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE
INCINERATION UNITS CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 9, 2004
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA sec 129 and 111(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 (New)
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2007, Section 129(b)(3)
of CAA - 2 Years after promulgation of underlying emission guidelines
is deadline for this action.
Other, Statutory, December 31, 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 and is
under a judicial requirement to establish final regulations for OSWI by
November 30, 2005. In accordance with section 129, any State with
affected sources must submit a State plan by one 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
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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 November 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-                           07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 5011;
Agency Contact: David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, E 143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5515
Fax: 919 541-2664
Email: painter.david@epa.gov
Karen Blanchard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E
143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5503
Fax: 919 541-2664
Email: blanchard.karen@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN43
_______________________________________________________________________
3116. [bull] RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS FOR 2006
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 111 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN51
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3117. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4768
Agency Contact: Behram Shroff, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9773
Fax: 202 343-9707
Email: shroff.behram@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK81
_______________________________________________________________________
3118. REVISION TO THE GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS (APPENDIX W TO 40
CFR PART 51): ADOPTION OF A PREFERRED GENERAL PURPOSE (FLAT AND COMPLEX
TERRAIN) DISPERSION MODEL AND OTHER REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410, CAAA 110(a)(2); CAAA 165(e); CAAA 172(a);
CAAA 172(c); 42 USC 7601 CAAA 301(a)(1); CAAA 320
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the Guideline on Air Quality Models,
published as appendix W to 40 CFR part 51. The Guideline provides EPA-
recommended models for use in predicting ambient concentrations of
pollutants for programs ranging from Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for
controlling air pollution sources. The Guideline fulfills a Clean Air
Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes. This
revision would enhance the Guideline by incorporating a new, general-
purpose dispersion model called AERMOD, which would replace the
existing Industrial Source Complex (ISC3) model in many air-quality
assessments, including those involving complex terrain. An earlier
version of the AERMOD revision was previously
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proposed (65 FR 21505, 4/21/2000; see SAN 3470), but not promulgated.
In response to public comments received on the April 2000 proposal, we
integrated the PRIME downwash algorithm and made other incidental
modifications, creating AERMOD(02222). On September 8, 2003, we issued
a Notice of Data Availability (NDA) to announce the AERMOD revisions,
and to reveal new performance data. Public comments taken for 30 days
have now been summarized and Agency responses have been developed that
support the intended action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/21/00                    65 FR 21505
Notice of Data Availability-    09/08/03                    68 FR 52934
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3470.1; Split from RIN 2060-AF01.
Agency Contact: Tyler Fox, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5562
Email: fox.tyler@epamail.epa.gov
Mark Evangelista, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2803
Email: evangelista.mark@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK60
_______________________________________________________________________
3119. NSPS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2004.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005.
Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act requires the EPA to
promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new sources and
Emission Guidelines (EG) for existing sources for solid waste
incinerators. On November 30, 2004, EPA proposed rules to reduce
emissions from the category of incinerators known as ``other solid
waste incinerators'' (OSWI). OSWI consists of two classes of
incinerators: (1) Institutional waste incinerators and (2) very small
municipal waste combustors. Institutional waste incinerators are
located at institutions (e.g., public or private school; college or
university; church or civic organization; fire or police department;
town, city, county, State or Federal government; etc.) which burn waste
generated at that institution. Very small municipal waste combustors
are incinerators which burn less than 35 tons per day of municipal
solid waste. Municipal solid waste is nonhazardous solid waste or
refuse collected from residential, commercial, institutional, and
industrial sources. Emission standards were proposed for the following
nine air pollutants: particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen
chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium, mercury, and
dioxins. Opacity limits were also proposed. EPA must promulgate
standards by November 30, 2005.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice-                         08/28/00                    65 FR 52058
Prop. Stds & Guidance-          11/09/00                    65 FR 67357
NPRM-                           12/09/04                    69 FR 71472
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3751
Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: johnson.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7689
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________
3120. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS--ADDITION OF METHODS
203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7470 to 7479;
42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking adds Test Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to 40
CFR part 51, appendix M (entitled Example Test Methods for State
Implementation Plans). These methods describe procedures for estimating
the opacity of visible emissions. States have requested that EPA
promulgate these methods so that they can use them in State
Implementation Plans in enforcing visible emissions regulations from
Stationary Sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/22/93                    58 FR 61640
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2915
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov
Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2707
Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________
3121. 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
[[Page 65260]]
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 listed certain
isocyanate compounds as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The Agency
does not have any published test methods that would measure air
emissions of these isocyanate compounds from stationary sources. This
action would add a validated test method to measure isocyanate
emissions to appendix M of part 51. Test methods in part 51 can be
adopted by any State for use in any regulation that requires the
measurement of any of the isocyanate compounds on the HAP list. This
action would not impose any new regulatory requirements that do not
already exist. It should benefit State governments by providing them
with a validated test procedure for measuring the emissions of
isocyanate compounds.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/08/97                    62 FR 64532
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3900
Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1062
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: mcalister.gary@epamail.epa.gov
Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________
3122. NSPS: SOCMI--WASTEWATER AND AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 AND
APPENDIX J OF PART 60
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 - SOCMI Wastewater NSPS and app J; 40 CFR 63 -
app C 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (NSPS)-                    09/12/94                    59 FR 46780
Supplemental NPRM 1-            10/11/95                    60 FR 52889
Supplemental NPRM 2-            12/09/98                    63 FR 67988
NPRM Amdmt-                     06/30/04                    69 FR 39383
Final Action-                   01/00/06
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4516
Fax: 919 685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________
3123. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM1-                          10/07/92                    57 FR 46114
Supplemental NPRM-              05/08/03                    68 FR 24692
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 65261]]
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3124. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, and 20 of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A
are instrumental methods that are being revised to make their
performance criteria consistent. Analyzer calibration error tests and
sampling system bias tests now required in Methods 3A, 6C, and 7E are
being added to Methods 10 and 20. Inconsistent acceptance criteria for
other performance tests and calibration gas quality are also being made
uniform. Performance criteria currently determined based on the
instrument span is being revised to an emission limit basis. This
change will fix the acceptance limits for all source tests on the
applicable emission limit and not on a span value that sources have
some discretion in choosing. These revisions were proposed on August
27, 1997 in an announcement entitled ``Amendments for Testing and
Monitoring Provisions.'' They were considered not significant at that
time. The public did not feel that the preamble to the rule provided
adequate notice of the changes being made to the methods. The
commenters requested a reproposal of these revision to the instrumental
methods to allow for adequate public review. Methods 7F and 7G are new
methods that measure nitrogen oxides electrochemically. These methods
are being proposed in response to requests made by vendors/sources.
These methods will add flexibility to the testing provisions currently
in place and will not add requirements or affect the stringency of the
underlying emission standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/10/03                    68 FR 58838
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4161
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063
Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________
3125. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________
3126. PETITIONS TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MEK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: ``Clean Air Act sec 112(b)(3)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 28, 2000.
Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK) from the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under
Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the
petitions and either grant or deny the petition within 18 months of the
date the complete petition was received. If the Agency grants a
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the
Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the
Agency denies a petition, a notice of denial will be published in the
Federal Register providing an explanation for such denial. If the
Agency grants a petition and ultimately removes the pollutant from the
HAP list then sources emitting such pollutants would not be required to
meet MACT emissions standards for the pollutant. If on the other hand,
the Agency denies the petition, then MACT standards would be issued as
currently planned under Section 112(c) and 112(d) of the Clean Air Act
for sources emitting such pollutants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4313
Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
[[Page 65262]]
Phone: 919 541-2962
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________
3127. NESHAP FOR PRIMARY ALUMINUM REDUCTION PLANTS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants was
promulgated in 1997 (40 CFR part 63, subpart LL). The amendments
described here would revise the emission limit for polycyclic organic
matter applicable to one subcategory of source based on newly available
data more representative of performance from the top five performing
sources. The proposed amendments would also clarify language on
compliance dates and add specific provisions for startup of new or
reconstructed affected sources and affected sources that restart after
being idled for long periods of time. More time would be allowed due to
the nature of the process operation, depending on the type of source.
No additional costs or information collection requirements would be
incurred as a result of the amendments. There also are no significant
policy issues. State agency and industry representatives concur with
the changes, which will improve implementation of the 1997 rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/17/03                    68 FR 12645
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4713
Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK50
_______________________________________________________________________
3128. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.2; 40 CFR 63.17; 40 CFR 63.18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the part 63 General Provisions to allow
facilities that are subject to a maximum achievable control technology
(MACT) Subpart to discontinue unnecessary requirements if, through
pollution prevention measures, they achieve and can demonstrate
continued hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission reductions equivalent
to or better than the MACT level of control. We are promulgating these
amendments to encourage and promote pollution prevention, which is our
strategy of first choice in reducing HAP emissions. We expect these
amendments to result in no additional burden for sources and air
pollution control agencies. This effort is the product of discussions
with State and local air pollution control officials. There also are no
significant policy issues.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/15/03                    68 FR 26249
Final Action-                   02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK54
_______________________________________________________________________
3129. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/04/03                    68 FR 16644
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4689
[[Page 65263]]
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK41
_______________________________________________________________________
3130. STREAMLINED EVAPORATIVE TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will streamline the test procedure used to
establish compliance with evaporative emission requirements for light
duty vehicles and trucks. The current test procedure requires both two
and three day diurnal emission tests, as well as running-loss testing.
The revisions will delete the three day requirement and add
flexibilities for running-loss compliance. This will enable
manufacturers to save significant resources without any decrease in
environmental benefits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule-              10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3910;
Agency Contact: David Good, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4450
Email: good.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________
3131. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR
DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC
7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making
clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for
clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels
and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other
markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier
than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has
existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air
Act prohibition. This regulation is a minor technical amendment to
those existing regulations. It would amend a portion of those
regulations to allow the use of data collected after January 1, 1995 in
the development of baselines, and it would establish a cut-off date of
January 1, 2002 for the submission of all individual baselines under
the anti-dumping program. This date is the same as that allowed for
foreign refineries seeking a unique individual baseline under the anti-
dumping program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4604
Agency Contact: Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2344, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Fax: 202 564-5603
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________
3132. EMISSIONS DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 22, 2002 the United States Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia Circuit vacated durability provisions that
automotive manufacturers used to demonstrate that the emissions of
their vehicles would comply with emission standards for the useful
lives of those vehicles. The Court also required EPA to issue new
regulations. This action fulfills the mandate. The new durability
regulations will include options that a manufacturer may choose from to
age pre-production vehicles to determine the rate of emission
deterioration over the vehicle's useful life. The options will include
a prescribed fixed driving cycle and a prescribed bench aging cycle
that are used to age prototype vehicles or emission control components
to the equivalent of the useful life period of the vehicle in a manner
that replicates the aging that the vehicle or components would see in
actual use. This rule does not change the Federal emission standards or
the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no
court-ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/02/04                    69 FR 17532
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4757;
Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4502
Fax: 734 214-4053
[[Page 65264]]
Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________
3133. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED INTERNATIONAL NOX STANDARD FOR AIRCRAFT
ENGINES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7571-7572; 5 USC 552(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87.1; 40 CFR 87.21; 40 CFR 87.64; 40 CFR 87.71; 40
CFR 87.10; 40 CFR 87.31(b); 40 CFR 87.82; 40 CFR 87.89
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this final rulemaking is to amend the existing
United States regulations governing the exhaust emissions from new
commercial aircraft gas turbine engines. The amendment will codify into
United States law the recently amended voluntary NOx emission standard
of the United Nation's International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO), thus bringing the United States emission standards into
alignment with the internationally adopted standards. This NOx standard
was adopted at the ICAO/Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection
(CAEP) 4 meeting in 1998. The implementation of the standard is to
begin in January 2004. Further, this amendment will establish
consistency between U.S. and international requirements and test
procedures. This action is necessary to ensure that domestic commercial
aircraft meet international standards and the public can be assured
that they are receiving the air quality benefits of the international
standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/30/03                    68 FR 56226
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4631;
Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing;
336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; 3336 Engine,
Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; 336413 Other
Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4832
Fax: 734 214-4018
Email: manning.bryan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK01
_______________________________________________________________________
3134. 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-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4632
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________
3135. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: EXTENSION OF CALIFORNIA
ENFORCEMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE TO CALIFORNIA PHASE 3
GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to exempt refiners, importers, and blenders
of gasoline subject to the State of California's reformulated gasoline
regulations from certain enforcement provisions in the Federal
reformulated (RFG) regulations. Certain exemptions under the Federal
RFG program already apply to California Phase 2 gasoline, but
additional exemptions are necessary to cover Phase 3 gasoline.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/11/04                    69 FR 48827
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
[[Page 65265]]
Additional Information: SAN No. 4634
Sectors Affected: 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
Agency Contact: Anne-Marie Pastorkovich, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9623
Email: pastorkovich.anne-marie@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9022
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK04
_______________________________________________________________________
3136. AMENDMENTS TO THE REQUIREMENTS ON VARIABILITY IN THE COMPOSITION
OF ADDITIVES CERTIFIED UNDER THE GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 30, 2001, Settlement Agreement
with American Chemistry Council in 8/2000 requires publication of NPRM
``as expeditiously as practicable.''.
Abstract: A Direct Final Rule (DFRM) and parallel Notice of Proposed
Rule (NPRM) was published on November 5, 2001 in response to a
settlement agreement reached with the American Chemical Council (ACC)
regarding their litigation on the Gasoline Deposit Control Additive
Rule. This litigation pertained to the information that manufacturers
must provide on additive composition at the time of certification.
Adverse comments were received on two of the four amendments. A partial
withdrawal notice was published on January 24, 2002 which withdrew the
amendments on which we received adverse comments. In this action, we
plan to finalize the provisions that were withdrawn. The provisions we
plan to finalize are based on an ACC consensus position, which reduces
the burden on manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with limits on
the compositional variability of the deposit control additives, while
maintaining the emissions control benefits of the gasoline deposit
control program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action 1-          11/05/01                    66 FR 55885
Final Action 2-                 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4557.1; Split from RIN 2060-AJ69.
Action is consistent with Settlement Agreement signed with American
Chemistry Council in January 2000, which became final in August, 2000
(no comments were received in the public notice and comment). ACC v.
EPA, D.C. Cir. No. 94-1778 (consol).
Sectors Affected: 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product
Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4227
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
Andrea Medici, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
ARLO/PTSLO, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5634
Fax: 202 564-5653
Email: medici.andrea@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK62
_______________________________________________________________________
3137. 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-            11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4706;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
2344, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Fax: 202 564-5603
Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK69
_______________________________________________________________________
3138. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the current vehicle inspection and
maintenance (I/M) rule to establish deadlines for areas newly required
to begin I/M testing as a result of their classification under the 8-
hour ozone standard. Specifically, the amendments will address: The
deadline for submitting I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for those
new areas; the deadline for the new program start-up; and the model
year coverage and evaluation timeframes associated with new programs
that will potentially be required as part of EPA's implementation of
the 8-hour ozone standard.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/06/05                     70 FR 1314
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4854;
Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4823
Fax: 734 214-4906
Email: sosnowski.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Pedelty, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4410
Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM21
_______________________________________________________________________
3139. FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION LISTING UNDER SNAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule updates the current SNAP list of
acceptable alternatives for ozone-depleting substances in the fire
suppression and explosion protection sector. The revisions to the SNAP
lists will be done through a ``direct final'' rulemaking because we
view them as non-controversial and anticipate no adverse comment. In
this direct final rule, we are introducing new substitutes giving
businesses and users additional flexibility in safely transitioning
away from ozone-depleting halons in the fire protection sector. This
action does not place any significant burden on users but provides new
halon substitutes while continuing to protect human health and the
environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4857
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3140. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN AREA SOURCES FROM FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING
PERMIT PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 502
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71; 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action implements the Agency's decision on whether to
require title V permits for six area (nonmajor) sources subject to air
toxic requirements under Clean Air Act. The affected source categories
are: dry cleaners, halogenated solvent degreasers, chrome plating,
ethylene oxide sterilizers, secondary lead, and secondary aluminum.
Under the Act, these sources are subject to operating permit programs;
however, EPA may exempt them from such programs if it finds that
permitting would be impracticable, infeasible or unnecessarily
burdensome on the sources. This action makes these findings for all
categories except secondary lead. Secondary lead would remain subject
to permitting because few area sources are affected and most have
already been permitted.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/25/05                    70 FR 15250
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4868, EDocket No. OAR-2004-0010;
Agency Contact: Jeff Herring, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C304-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3195
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: herring.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-03,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM31
_______________________________________________________________________
3141. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 14, 2005, Proposal signed 02/
14/2005: Published: 70 FR 8880, 02/23/2005. 60-day comment period,
ending 04/25/2005.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Signature.
Abstract: Section 166 of the Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental
Protection Agency to establish regulations to prevent significant
deterioration of air quality due to emissions of nitrogen oxides. On
October 17, 1988, EPA promulgated regulations which included maximum
allowable increases in ambient nitrogen dioxide concentrations (NO2
increments) allowed in an area above the baseline concentration.
Following promulgation, the Environmental Defense (formerly the
Environmental Defense Fund) filed a petition asking the Court to order
EPA to remand the regulations and to impose an immediate deadline of
two years for promulgating new regulations. In 1990, the Court did not
impose a deadline but remanded the case for EPA to develop an
interpretation of Section 166 that considered the statutory provisions
contained in subsections (c) and (d), and if necessary to take new
evidence and modify the regulations. In July 2003, EarthJustice, on
behalf of Environment Defense, asked the Court to put EPA on an
enforceable schedule to issue new regulations under the original court
remand. Consequently, EPA agreed to a 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
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increments to prevent significant deterioration for nitrogen oxides.
Based on our interpretation, we will consider the need for revising the
existing increments for nitrogen dioxide, including both an annual and
short-term averaging period, and the regulation of other nitrogen oxide
compounds other than nitrogen dioxide.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/23/05                     70 FR 8880
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4881, EDocket No. http://www.epa.gov/
edocket, OAR-2004-0013;
Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5593
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov
Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM33
_______________________________________________________________________
3142. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: GASOLINE AND DIESEL TEST
METHODS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.46(a)(1); 40 CFR 80.46(a)(2); 40 CFR
80.46(f)(3)(i); 40 CFR 80.46(g)(2)(i); 40 CFR 80.580(a)(2)(i); 40 CFR
80.580(a)(3)(ii)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Fuel manufacturers of gasoline and diesel fuel are required
to measure certain properties in order to demonstrate compliance with
our motor vehicle fuels programs at 40 CFR part 80. This rule
promulgates test method changes which are approved under the
jurisdiction of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Except as specified below, the American Petroleum Institute (API)
recently recommended these test method changes to the Agency. The
Agency has evaluated these recommended test methods changes, agrees
with them, and believes they are based on good science. Furthermore,
they would provide additional flexibility to the regulated parties.
Specifically, the following changes would occur by this action: 1)
Update ASTM analytical test methods, ASTM D 2622, ASTM D 3120, ASTM D
5453, ASTM D 1319 and ASTM D 4815 to their most recent ASTM version, 2)
update the regulations to refer to analytical test method ASTM D 6920-
03 in our regulations, rather than ASTM D 6428-99, 3) change the
designated test method for measuring sulfur in butane to ASTM D 6667-
01, and continuing to allow ASTM D 3246-96 as an alternative test
method for measuring sulfur in butane until the Agency promulgates a
performance-based test method approach, 4) upon petition to the Agency
by X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., allow an additional alternative test
method for measuring sulfur in gasoline, ASTM D 7039-04, and 5) remove
the September 1, 2004, sunset provisions for the alternative analytical
test methods, ASTM D 1319, which measures aromatics in RFG and CG, and
ASTM D 4815, which measures oxygenate content in RFG and CG. These
alternative test methods will be continued to be allowed to be used
until the Agency promulgates a performance-based test method approach
for qualifying alternative analytical test methods.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4895;
Agency Contact: Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9034
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: sopata.joe@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9022
Fax: 202 343-2802
Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM42
_______________________________________________________________________
3143. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: IMPORT PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS
FOR HALON-1301 AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING VESSELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will provide an exemption under the import
petitioning requirements for used ozone-depleting substances. The
petitioning requirements outline the information that importers must
submit to the Administrator at least forty working days before a
shipment is to leave the foreign port of export. This rule will reduce
the administrative burden of anyone petitioning to import aircraft fire
extinguishing spherical pressure vessels containing halon-1301 (``halon
bottles'') for hydrostatic testing in the United States. The rule would
require importers to adhere to all import petitioning requirements but
would require one petition to be submitted annually for all shipments
rather than submission of a petition for each individual shipment forty
working days prior to export. Halon bottles are individual bottles
containing halon-1301 that are connected to a larger fire suppression
system within an aircraft. The halon bottles are brought into the
United States for hydrostatic testing in which the halon is removed,
the bottles are tested to ensure durability and effectiveness, and the
same amount or more of halon is replaced back in the bottles and
exported once again. The halon bottles must be routinely tested under
Federal Aviation Administration and United States Department of
Transportation regulations. The exemption to minimize the import
petitioning requirements is being initiated because the bottles are not
being imported for the eventual use or resale of the halon contained in
the bottles and because hydrostatic testing of the bottles is required
under FAA and DOT regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            11/00/05
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4900;
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205 J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM46
_______________________________________________________________________
3144. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: EXTENSION OF THE LABORATORY AND
ANALYTICAL USE EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING
SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule extends the period of applicability of an existing
exemption to the ban on import and production of class I ozone
depleting substances (ODSs), authorized by the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and consistent with the Clean
Air Act Amendments. The exemption applies to production and import of
ODSs for essential laboratory and analytical uses as defined by the
Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has permitted this exemption
since 1994. At the 2003 Meeting of the Parties, the Parties took
Decision XV/8, which extended the period of the exemption through
December 31, 2007. EPA is updating its regulations to incorporate
Decision XV/8. The rule also proposes to make typographical changes to
its regulations for the essential use program. Earlier rules published
by EPA shifted the paragraph order but did not update all of the
references to deleted paragraphs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/13/05                    70 FR 25726
NPRM Comment Period End-        07/12/05
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4894;
Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9712
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM56
_______________________________________________________________________
3145. NONATTAINMENT MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, app S
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will promulgate changes to regulations that
govern NSR permitting of major stationary sources in nonattainment
areas where there is no approved SIP. Appendix S of 40 CFR part 51
contains the permitting program for major stationary sources in
nonattainment areas in transition periods before approval of a SIP to
implement part D of title I. This action will revise appendix S to
conform it to the changes made to regulations at 40 CFR 51.165 for SIP
programs for nonattainment major NSR (67 FR 80816; December 31, 2002).
It will cover Baseline Emissions Determination, Actual-to- Future-
Actual Methodology, Plantwide Applicability Limitations. 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-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.2; Split from RIN 2060-AE11. See
also SAN 4390
Agency Contact: Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: mcdonald.janet@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________
3146. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule was published on December 11, 2003. These
minor amendments clarify the requirements for process vessels and
include several technical corrections.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/13/05                    70 FR 25684
Direct Final Action-            05/13/05                    70 FR 25676
Withdrawal Notice-              07/06/05                    70 FR 38780
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4890;
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C504-04, Research Triangle Park , NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM72
_______________________________________________________________________
3147. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment will make technical corrections, clarify
intent, and propose changes to the testing requirements for risk
assessments. Changes to the testing requirements would reduce costs of
testing and address hard-to-test process units.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/29/05                    70 FR 43826
NPRM Comment Period End-        09/12/05
Final Action-                   09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4911;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4516
Fax: 919 685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
K.C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919-541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM78
_______________________________________________________________________
3148. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR STATIONARY COMBUSTION
TURBINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 9, 2005, Must propose revision
to NSPS.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2006, Must promulgate final rule.
Abstract: Stationary combustion turbines emit varying amount of air
pollutants. These emissions have effects on both human health and the
environment. New source performance standards set the minimum level of
control for criteria pollutants (maximum emission rate) for new
emission sources. These standards help to assure that new sources of
pollution do not release excessive amounts of pollution to the
atmosphere. This action is necessary since the Clean Air Act requires
these standards to be reviewed periodically. The Environmental
Protection Agency intends to review and, if appropriate, revise the new
source performance standards for combustion turbines. New combustion
turbines will be affected by this action. This action will ensure that
the standards properly account for presently economically available
pollution prevention and pollution control technologies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/18/05                     70 FR 8314
Final Action-                   03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4912;
Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4003
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fellner.christian@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM79
_______________________________________________________________________
3149. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM
GENERATING UNITS AND INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 9, 2005, Under consent with
Sierra Club and Our Children's Earth Foundation must propose amendments
to the NSPS standards.
Final, Judicial, February 9, 2006, Under consent with Sierra Club and
Our Children's Earth Foundation must promulgate amendments to the NSPS
standards.
Abstract: Electric utility steam generating units and industrial and
commercial boilers emit varying amount of air pollutants. These
emissions have effects on both human health and the environment. New
source performance standards set the minimum level of control for
criteria pollutants (maximum emission rate) for new emission sources.
These standards help to assure that new sources of pollution do not
release excessive amounts of pollution to the atmosphere. This action
is necessary since the Clean Air Act requires these standards to be
reviewed periodically. The Environmental Protection Agency intends to
amend the new source performance standards for electric utility steam
generating units and industrial and commercial boilers. New utility
steam generating units (40 CFR part 60, subpart Da) and industrial and
commercial boilers (40 CFR part 60, subparts Db and Dc) will be
affected by this action. This action will ensure that the standards
properly account for presently economically available pollution
prevention and pollution control technologies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/28/05                     70 FR 9706
Final Action-                   03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4913, EDocket No. OAR-2005-0031;
Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4003
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: fellner.christian@epamail.epa.gov
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM80
_______________________________________________________________________
3150. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY COMPRESSION IGNITION
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2005, court ordered deadline.
Final, Judicial, June 29, 2006, court ordered deadline.
Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion compression
ignition (diesel) engines. These standards are being developed under
section 111 of the CAA to require the application of the best system of
emission reduction taking into account the cost of achieving emission
reductions and environmental and energy impacts. The pollutants that
will be addressed in this rulemaking are PM, NOx, SO2, and CO. The
project is on a tight litigated schedule to be promulgated by June
2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/11/05                    70 FR 39870
NPRM Comment Period End-        09/09/05
Final Action-                   07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4914;
Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5263
Email: roy.sims@epamail.epa.gov
Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM82
_______________________________________________________________________
3151. 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-            11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4930;
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM88
_______________________________________________________________________
3152. PART 63 GENERAL PROVISIONS--RESPONSE TO PETITION TO RECONSIDER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice will propose a response to the Natural Resource
Defense Council's petition to reconsider certain aspects of the May 30,
2003 amendments to the part 63 General Provisions. The primary issue is
public access to startup, shutdown, and malfunction plans. At this
point it is not known if there will be any regulatory revisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/29/05                    70 FR 43992
NPRM Comment Period End-        09/12/05
Final Action-                   07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4934;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM89
_______________________________________________________________________
3153. NESHAP FOR REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 91-190, sec 203
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for new and existing refractory products manufacturing
facilities, were promulgated on April 16, 2003, under section 112(d) of
the Clean Air Act (CAA). These amendments clarify the testing and
monitoring requirements of the NESHAP, bring the NESHAP into
consistency with recent changes to the General Provisions to part 63,
and make certain technical corrections to the rule.
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We view the revisions as noncontroversial and anticipate no significant
adverse comments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4937;
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM90
_______________________________________________________________________
3154. NESHAP: BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING;
RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On May 16, 2003, national emission standards for hazardous
air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources at brick and
structural clay products (BSCP) manufacturing facilities were
promulgated (the final rule). Subsequently, the Administrator received
a petition for reconsideration of the final rule. The petition was
granted with respect to one issue arising from the final rule. The
reconsideration issue involves the petitioner's claim that the MACT
floors (and MACT standards based on the floors) at promulgation were
set using a different control technology than the control technologies
upon which the proposed standards were based and that EPA did not
provide adequate opportunity for public comment on the revised MACT
floors. Because the proposed MACT floors and standards were changed in
response to comments received on the proposed rule, reconsideration
provides an opportunity for public comment on the floors and standards
reflected in the final rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Reconsideration-      04/22/05                    70 FR 21094
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4325.1; Split from RIN 2060-AJ91.
Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing;
327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: johnson.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM94
_______________________________________________________________________
3155. INCLUSION OF DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY IN THE CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE
RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AM95
_______________________________________________________________________
3156. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS AND
PROCESS HEATERS; RECONSIDERATION NOTICE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On September 13, 2004, EPA promulgated national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial,
commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters. The final
rule (subpart DDDDD) contains health-based compliance alternatives
based on authority under sections 112(d)(4) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
The methodology and criteria for affected sources to use in
demonstrating that they are eligible for the compliance alternatives
were promulgated in Appendix A to subpart DDDDD. Affected sources
demonstrating that they are eligible for the health-based compliance
alternatives are not required to demonstrate compliance with the
hydrogen chloride (HCl) emission limit and/or may demonstrate
compliance with the total selected metals (TSM) emission limit based on
the sum of emissions for seven metals by excluding manganese emissions.
Following promulgation of the final rule, the Natural Resources Defense
Council (NRDC) and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) filed a
petition for reconsideration. The petition requested reconsideration of
seven aspects of the final rule. With the exception of the petitioners'
issue with adoption of numerous ``no control'' standards in subpart
DDDDD, all of the petitioners' issues relate to the health-based
compliance alternatives in the final rule. The petitioners stated that
reconsideration of the issues is appropriate because the issues could
not have been practicably raised during the public comment period. The
petition for reconsideration also requested a stay of the effectiveness
of the health-based compliance alternatives. In response to granting
the petition, we are requesting comment on the approach used to
demonstrate eligibility for the health-based compliance alternatives,
as outlined in Appendix A of the final rule, and on an issue related to
the inclusion of manganese in the health-based compliance alternative
provisions. We are not requesting comments on any other provisions of
the final rule. The petitioners also requested that we stay the
effectiveness of the health-based compliance provisions of the final
rule, pending reconsideration of those provisions. We are not granting
that request.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reconsideration Notice-         06/27/05                    70 FR 36907
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 65272]]
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3837.1; Split from RIN 2060-AG69
Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov
Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM97
_______________________________________________________________________
3157. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS--REMOVAL
OF VOC EXEMPTIONS FOR CALIFORNIA'S AEROSOL COATINGS REACTIVITY-BASED
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 110
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise EPA's definition of VOCs so that
compounds which were previously identified as negligibly reactive and
exempt from EPA's regulatory definitions of VOCs will count towards a
product's reactivity-based VOC limit for the purpose of California's
aerosol coating regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/07/05                     70 FR 1640
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4943, EDocket No. OAR-2003-0200;
Agency Contact: Stanley Tong, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, AIR4, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 947-4122
Fax: 415 947-3579
Email: tong.stanley@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM98
_______________________________________________________________________
3158. 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
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 120 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AM99
_______________________________________________________________________
3159. PM 2.5 AND PM 10 HOT-SPOT ANALYSES IN TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY
RULE AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would promulgate a supplemental NPRM that was
proposed under the SAN number 4811, which is an amendment to the
existing transportation conformity rule. The transportation conformity
rule ensures that transportation planning is consistent with a state's
plans for achieving the air quality standards. The SAN 4811 amendments
to the existing transportation conformity rule are necessary as a
result of the new 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards. The
main issues that will be addressed in these amendments are the regional
emissions tests that apply before new SIPs are submitted and which
particulate matter provisions of the rule apply to PM2.5. The current
action, SAN 4811.1, will promulgate the aforementioned SAN 4811
supplemental NPRM.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Supplemental NPRM-              12/13/04                    69 FR 72140
Final Action-                   04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4811.1; Split from RIN 2060-AL73. 2060-
AI56 was merged into this action May 2004
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4574
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: kapichak.rudolph@epamail.epa.gov
Laura Berry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN02
_______________________________________________________________________
3160. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS; LIST OF HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS, LESSER QUANTITY DESIGNATIONS, SOURCE CATEGORY LIST;
RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice for reconsideration re-opens the comment period
for the risk provisions and start-up, shutdown, and malfunction
provisions. The notice is in response to a petition for reconsideration
EPA received from NRDC and EIP. The notice references relevant portions
of the final rule and preamble. The notice was published on 07/29/2005.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reconsideration Notice-         07/29/05                    70 FR 44012
Final Action-                   02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4911.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM78.
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4516
Fax: 919 685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
K.C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
[[Page 65273]]
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919-541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN05
_______________________________________________________________________
3161. SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTOR NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
AND EMISSION GUIDELINES AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA sec 111 and 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB, 40 CFR 62 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
prior to the December 6, 2005, compliance date.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4970;
Agency Contact: Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7689
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov
Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5264
Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________
3162. [bull] REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS; REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS
GOVERNING ALTERNATIVE TO SOURCE-SPECIFIC BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT
TECHNOLOGY (BART) DETERMINATIONS
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 121 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN22
_______________________________________________________________________
3163. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS - PHASE 2
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 122 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AN23
_______________________________________________________________________
3164. [bull] COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS NSPS AND
EG: DEFINITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA sec 111 and 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 2060-AF-91
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, September 14, 2005, Oral commitment to
litigants to take final action on definitional issue.
Abstract: In response to the petition for reconsideration related to
the definitions of ``solid waste'' and ``commercial and industrial
solid waste'' in the promulgated NSPS and EG for commercial and
industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) units, EPA published a
notice soliciting comments on the definitions on February 17, 2004 (69
FR 7390). This action will present our decisions with regard to these
definitions and the related definition of ``commercial and industrial
solid waste incineration unit.'' These final definitions will be
effective following a future action that will revise the CISWI NSPS and
EG in response to the voluntary remand of the rules that was granted by
the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
on September 6, 2001. This action is consistent with earlier agency
actions on the related source category of Industrial Boilers and
Process Heaters. This action will provide definitions that will be
used, at the completion of a future action, to regulate owners and
operators of CISWI Units. The rules will limit emissions of the
following pollutants: particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen
oxides, carbon monoxide, lead, mercury, cadmium, hydrogen chloride, and
dioxin. The rules also will include requirements for siting of new
sources, operator training, monitoring, and emissions testing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4994;
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
Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: johnson.mary@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN31
_______________________________________________________________________
3165. [bull] REVISIONS TO MOTOR VEHICLE DIESEL FUEL SULFUR TRANSITION
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545(c) and 7545(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 65274]]
Abstract: The highway diesel fuel sulfur rule, issued in 2001, becomes
effective in June of 2006. The fuel industry has raised concerns that
the required nationwide transition from higher sulfur to ultra-low
sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel may require a limited amount of additional
time. This action will provide 45 additional days for the transition to
be completed while ensuring that ULSD will be available exclusively
when new diesel engines are introduced.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5001;
Agency Contact: Tad Wysor, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4332
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: wysor.tad@epa.gov
Paul Machiele, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann
Arbor , MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4264
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: machiele.paul@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN41
_______________________________________________________________________
3166. [bull] 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
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            04/00/06
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
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3167. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING
STATION; NAVAJO NATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo
generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards
modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to
ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/08/99                    64 FR 48725
Notice-                         01/26/00                     65 FR 4244
Reproposal-                      To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4315; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AI79
Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-947-4106
Fax: 415-947-3579
Email: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov
Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520-498-0118
Fax: 520-498-1333
Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2009-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
3168. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING
STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Four Corners
Plant. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the
standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure
comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Reproposal -                     To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3569; NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/
fedrgstr/EPA-; AIR/1999/September/Day-08 /a23277.htm.; Formerly listed
as RIN 2060-AF42
Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency,
[[Page 65275]]
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-947-4106
Fax: 415-947-3579
Email: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov
Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520-498-0118
Fax: 520-498-1333
Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2009-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
3169. NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emissions standards (``MACT''
standards] for this source category under section 112(d) of the Clean
Air Act, codified in 40 CFR part 63, subpart DD. The current action,
required by section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess residual
risks after compliance with subpart DD, and develop additional emission
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4695;
Sectors Affected: 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK68
_______________________________________________________________________
3170. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); AVAILABILITY OF
INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; TECHNICAL AMENDMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: CAA 112(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.210
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its
implementing regulations at 40 CFR Part 68 require certain stationary
sources to report an Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA), including a
worst-case release scenario, in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that is to
be made available to the public. In response to concerns that posting
OCA information on the Internet might increase the risk of terrorist
and other criminal activities, on August 5, 1999 the Chemical Safety
Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (CSISSFRRA)
was enacted. The Act requires the President to promulgate regulations
governing the distribution of the OCA sections of RMPs that, in the
opinion of the President, would minimize the likelihood of accidental
releases and the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities
associated with posting this information. The President delegated his
rulemaking authority to the Attorney General and the Administrator of
EPA, who jointly promulgated the required regulations at 40 CFR Part
1400. The part 1400 regulations restrict the public's access to the OCA
sections of RMPs in certain ways. As currently drafted, however,
section 68.210(a) of part 68 states that RMPs are available to the
public under CAA section 114, which makes information collected under
the CAA, including RMPs in their entirety, available to the public,
except for confidential business information. EPA is therefore revising
40 CFR Section 68.210(a) to reflect the August 2000 rulemaking. The
revision will state that OCA data is made available to the public under
the provisions of 40 CFR part 1400. This revision is not meant to
regulate any new entities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4607;
Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________
3171. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(3); REVISIONS TO THE
LIST OF SUBSTANCES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: CAA 112(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The list of substances subject to the Chemical Accident
Prevention requirements at 40 CFR part 68 was promulgated on January
31, 1994. The Clean Air Act states that the list may be revised from
time to time by EPA's own motion or by petition and shall be reviewed
at least every 5 years. Since the January 1994 final list rule, EPA has
modified the listing for hydrochloric acid; deleted a category of
explosive chemicals; exempted flammable substances in gasoline used as
fuel and in naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures prior to initial
processing; and excluded flammable substances used as a fuel or held
for sale as a fuel at a retail facility. In fulfillment of the
statute's five-year review requirement, EPA has conducted a thorough
review of the list. Based on that review, EPA is proposing additions,
deletions and modifications to the list of substances. Deletions are
based on EPA's review of the chemical toxicity, physical property,
production/use quantity and accident history of currently listed
substances and new information or erroneous data that impacts the basis
of the chemical's listing. Other toxic and flammable chemicals are
proposed to be added
[[Page 65276]]
because they meet the criteria for listing a toxic or flammable
substance. In addition, EPA proposes to revise the reporting threshold
and toxic endpoints of several toxic substances based on updated
toxicity information. Facilities (such as chemical manufacturers,
processors, and users), with more than the threshold quantity of a
listed substance in a process, are required to develop a Risk
Management Program and submit a Risk Management Plan to EPA. The
proposed changes to the list will ensure that facilities are properly
managing risks of the most acutely toxic and flammable chemicals that
could have an adverse impact on the facility and surrounding community
in event of an accidental release.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4619;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7987
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: franklin.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________
3172. REVIEW NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 31, 2001, Clean Air Act requires
reviews every five years.
Abstract: Review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)
for carbon monoxide (CO) every 5 years is mandated by the Clean Air
Act. This review assesses the available scientific data about the
health and environmental effects of CO and translates the science into
terms that can be used in making recommendations about whether or how
the standards should be changed. The last review of the CO NAAQS was
completed in 1994 with a final decision that revisions were not
appropriate at that time.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Final Action-                   11/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4266;
Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov
Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5271
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: richmond.harvey@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________
3173. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 ``CAA 109''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 15, 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) proposed not to revise the existing 24-hour and annual primary
standards. The EPA sought public comment on the need to adopt
additional regulatory measures to address the health risk to asthmatic
individuals posed by short-term peak sulfur dioxide exposure. On March
7, 1995, EPA proposed implementation strategies for reducing short-term
high concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions in the ambient air. On
May 22, 1996, EPA published its final decision not to revise the
primary sulfur dioxide NAAQS. The notice stated that EPA would shortly
propose a new implementation strategy to assist States in addressing
short-term peaks of sulfur dioxide. The new implementation strategy -
the Intervention Level Program - was proposed on January 2, 1997. In
July 1996, the American Lung Association and the Environmental Defense
Fund petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for a
judicial review of EPA's decision not to establish a new 5-minute
NAAQS. On January 30, 1998, the court found that EPA did not adequately
explain its decision and remanded the case so EPA could explain its
rationale more fully. EPA published a schedule for responding to the
remand in the May 5, 1998 Federal Register. Since that notice, EPA has
continued to work on the proposed response to the remand by reviewing
additional SO2 air quality information. EPA published an informational
notice in the Federal Register on January 9, 2001 (66 R 1665). EPA
conducted monitoring to evaluate sources of SO2 peaks and is currently
analyzing these data.. The results of this project will inform the
response to the remand.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM NAAQS Review-              11/15/94                    59 FR 58958
NPRM NAAQS implementation-      03/07/95                    60 FR 12492
Final NAAQS Review-             05/22/96                    61 FR 25566
NPRM rev. NAAQS impl-           01/02/97                      62 FR 210
Notice resp to remand-          05/05/98                    63 FR 24782
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 1002;
Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov
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Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-1146
Email: stone.susan@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
3174. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND
RESINS--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to
63.1335 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and
resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060-
AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous
Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and
resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission
characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA
promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey
EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in
response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel
changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies
will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM
was published in the Federal Register on 11/25/96 (61 FR 59849), to
explain the nature of changes planned. Subsequently, six litigants have
petitioned for review of the elastomers and thermoplastics regulations.
Four companies have petitioned EPA to reconsider specific provisions in
the thermoplastics regulation. Revisions will be proposed to parallel
HON changes and to resolve petitioners' issues.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          11/25/96                    61 FR 59849
Direct Final-pet jud rev-       03/09/99                    64 FR 11536
NPRM-pet jud rev-               03/09/99                    64 FR 11555
Direct Final-comp ext-          05/07/99                    64 FR 24511
Direct Final-pet rec equip
leaks-                          06/08/99                    64 FR 30406
NPRM 2-                         06/08/99                    64 FR 30453
NPRM 3-                         06/08/99                    64 FR 30456
Direct Final-stay notice-       06/30/99                    64 FR 35023
NPRM-stay notice-               06/30/99                    64 FR 35107
Direct Final00-                 08/29/00                    65 FR 52319
NPRM00-                         08/29/00                    65 FR 52392
Direct Final 4-                 10/26/00                    65 FR 64161
Final Action01-                 02/23/01                    66 FR 11233
Direct Final Comp.-             02/26/01                    66 FR 11543
NPRM Compliance01-              02/26/01                     66 FR 1550
Final 1-                        07/16/01                    66 FR 36924
Final 2-                        08/06/01                    66 FR 40903
NPRM-                           10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3939;
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: rosensteel.bob@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
3175. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670-7479 ``CAA 160-169''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant
deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate their
lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for their air
quality resources. This rule will clarify the PSD permit review
procedures for new and modified major stationary sources near these
non-Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to develop clarifying PSD permit
application procedures that are effective, efficient, and equitable.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          05/16/97                    62 FR 27158
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3919;
Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7416
Fax: 202 501-1153
Email: harmon.darrel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________
3176. NESHAP: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES RESIDUAL
RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart GG. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA,
is to assess residual risks from the same source category, and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/07
Final Action-                   12/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4653;
Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
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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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________
3177. NESHAP: GROUP II POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 8, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. This source category covers
certain chemical process units used to manufacture products. The
current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess
residual risks from this same source category, and develop additional
emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4657;
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________
3178. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MARINE TANK VESSEL LOADING
OPERATIONS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 19, 2003, Final Action.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart Y. This source category covers tanks or ships that contain
gasoline, crude oil, or HAPs in bulk. The current action, required by
section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same
source category, and develop additional emission standards, as
necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Final Action-                   01/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4661;
Sectors Affected: 483 Water Transportation
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________
3179. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 23, 2003.
Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
(NESHAP) for secondary lead smelting were promulgated on June 23, 1995
under Clean Air Act Section 112(d). The standards establish emission
limitations and work practice standards for all new and existing
secondary lead smelters that produce refined lead from lead scrap,
mainly lead acid batteries. Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to
assess within 8 years of promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to
the public and to develop additional more stringent standards if such
standards are needed to protect the public health with an ample margin
of safety. This action is to examine the remaining risk from secondary
lead smelters and to develop new risk based standards, if warranted.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4665;
Sectors Affected: 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of
Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK19
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_______________________________________________________________________
3180. NESHAP: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR SURFACE COATING--RESIDUAL
RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart II. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from the
painting (and associated cleaning), welding, and sandblasting of ships
under construction or repair at major sources. Shipbuilding and ship
repair operations means any building, repair, repainting, converting,
or alteration of ships. A ``ship'' any marine or freshwater vessel used
for military or commercial operations, including self-propelled
vessels, and navigational aids (buoys). The term shipyard applies to
any facility that performs construction or repair of ships, or self
identifies its SIC Codes as 3731 (and National Security SIC Code), with
no regard to physical location or type of operation. A 1987 study
showed that 14 out of 590 establishments (2.4 percent) accounted for
about 66 percent of the industry value shipments. We estimate that
there are 52 potential major source facilities today. The current
action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual
risks from this same source category, and develop additional emission
standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. We
completed a preliminary assessment ``Residual Risk (RR) Test'' using
readily available information from 10 representative, high emitting,
facilities in December 2002. A relatively simple health protective
analysis was performed to assess the emission's potential to produce
chronic cancer and non-cancer risks and acute non-cancer risks to
humans via the inhalation pathway. The results of the RR test showed
that we ``do not'' have sufficient data to remove the shipbuilding
source category from consideration for a residual risk rule. Seven out
of the 10 modeled shipyards either had cancer risk > 1.00 E-6 or
chronic hazard index (HI) = 0.2. The results were presented to the Work
Group, EPA management, and the appropriate stakeholders.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                   12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4666;
Sectors Affected: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK20
_______________________________________________________________________
3181. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS--RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 7, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart JJ. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from wood-
furniture manufacturing, including wood finishing, gluing, and
painting. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is
to assess residual risks from this same source category, and develop
additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin
of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4667;
Sectors Affected: 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing;
337211 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C-539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK21
_______________________________________________________________________
3182. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 30, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart KK. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from many
activities located at printing and publishing facilities--primarily the
printing process itself, plus affiliated equipment such as cleaning,
ink and solvent mixing, chemical storage, and solvent recovery. The
current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess
residual risks from this same source category, and develop additional
emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/07
Final Action-                   07/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4664;
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Sectors Affected: 322221 Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and
Plastics Film Manufacturing; 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper
Manufacturing; 323112 Commercial Flexographic Printing; 323111
Commercial Gravure Printing; 322212 Folding Paperboard Box
Manufacturing; 322225 Laminated Aluminum Foil Manufacturing for
Flexible Packaging Uses; 323119 Other Commercial Printing; 322223
Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bag Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-03, 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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK24
_______________________________________________________________________
3183. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 31, 2003.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart CC. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from
equipment at petroleum refineries, such as process vents, storage
vessels, and valve leaks. The current action, required by section
112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same source
category, and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to
provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/07
Final Action-                   07/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4663;
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK25
_______________________________________________________________________
3184. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CHROMIUM EMISSIONS FROM HARD AND
DECORATIVE CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AND CHROMIUM ANODIZING TANKS--
RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 25, 2003.
Abstract: A national emission standard for chromium emissions from hard
and decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks was
previously promulgated under Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That
standard set emission limits for chromium emissions from hard and
decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks. The
Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of
promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to
develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are
needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety.
This action is to examine the remaining risk from hard and decorative
chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing tanks and, if warranted,
to develop new risk based standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/07
Final Action-                   05/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4750;
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK72
_______________________________________________________________________
3185. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR
STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES-PETITION TO DELIST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the Gas Turbines
source category from the list of hazardous air pollutant sources under
Section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the
petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the
date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the FR,
allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the
petition, a notice of denial will be published in the FR providing an
explanation of the denial.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM -- Delisting-              04/07/04                    69 FR 18327
NPRM-STAY-                      04/07/04                    69 FR 18338
Final Action - STAY-            08/18/04                    69 FR 51184
Final Action - Delisting-       06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4751;
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Sectors Affected: 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission
Equipment Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2962
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________
3186. 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-                           11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4782;
Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1167
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________
3187. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 6, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart U. This source category covers process units used to
manufacture elastomer products from raw materials. The current action,
required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from
this same source category, and develop additional emission standards,
as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4656;
Sectors Affected: 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, 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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK12
_______________________________________________________________________
3188. NESHAP: GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 12, 2004.
Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source
category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR part 63,
subpart JJJ. This source category covers chemical process units used to
manufacture thermoplastic products from raw materials. The current
action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual
risks from this same source category, and develop additional
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emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4658;
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C504-04, 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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK15
_______________________________________________________________________
3189. INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT: RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS
FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND NEW JERSEY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 14, 1999, The rulemaking
includes action on four separate petitions. See Additional Information.
Abstract: In April through July 1999, three Northeastern States (New
Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware) and the District of Columbia submitted
individual petitions to EPA in accordance with section 126 of the Clean
Air Act (CAA). Each petition specifically requests that EPA make a
finding that nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from certain stationary
sources in other States significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment
and maintenance problems with respect to the 1-hour and 8-hour ozone
standards in the petitioning State. If EPA makes such a finding of
significant contribution, EPA is authorized to establish Federal
emissions limits for the sources. The petitions rely on the analyses
from EPA's NOx SIP call. The sources targeted by the petitions are
large electricity generating units and large non-electricity generating
units, as defined in EPA's NOx SIP call. The EPA took rulemaking action
on similar petitions from eight other Northeastern States that were
submitted in 1997.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN 4383. There is a different statutory
deadline associated with each petition based on the date of receipt by
EPA: New Jersey - 12/14/99, Maryland - 01/01/00, Delaware - 02/10/00,
District of Columbia - 03/07/00
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15,
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5565
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: cole.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________
3190. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 ``CAA 203''; 42 USC 7525 ``CAA 206''; 42
USC 7541 ``CAA 207''; 42 USC 7542 ``CAA 208''; 42 USC 7601 ``CAA 301'';
42 USC 7522 ``CAA 203''; 42 USC 7550 ``CAA 216''; 42 USC 7601 ``CAA
301''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR part 85,
subpart P to allow entry into the United States of vehicles which are
originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S.
counterparts, without obtaining a certificate of conformity from EPA.
This action is in response to a petition for review of import rules.
The final rule also will address certain other issues in part 85,
subpart P and subpart R, including: (1) Formalizing a long-standing EPA
policy regarding the importation of owned vehicles that are proven to
be identical to a vehicle certified for sale in the United States (2)
establishing new emission standards applicable to imported
nonconforming vehicles; (3) clarifying the regulatory language that
concerns exclusions and exemptions from meeting Federal emission
requirements; and (4) providing several minor clarifications to the
existing regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/24/94                    59 FR 13912
Final Action-                   05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2665;
Agency Contact: Bob Doyal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9258
RIN: 2060-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________
3191. SELECTION OF SEQUENCE OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS TO BE APPLIED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 502 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661a(d); 42 USC 7661a(g); 42 USC 7661a(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish the order of sanctions for
operating permits program deficiencies under the mandatory sanctions
provisions of title V of the Clean Air Act. This rule would stipulate
that an emission offset sanction applies first and a highway funding
sanction six months later. Sanction application under section 502 of
the Clean Air Act is automatic under the timeframes prescribed once EPA
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selects the sanction order; EPA's only discretion concerns the ordering
of sanctions as discussed above. Thus, the only relevant potential
impact is the effect of applying, as a general matter, the emission
offset sanction six months before the highway sanction. The EPA does
not believe this will have a significant impact given the short period
of time the offset sanction will apply before the highway sanction
would apply when States fail to correct title V deficiencies. Moreover,
EPA also believes that, in the event applying the highway sanction is
not necessary six months following the offset sanction, because the
State has corrected the deficiency prompting the finding, applying the
offset sanction first eliminates the need for EPA and other agencies to
bear the greater administrative and implementation burden of having to
effectuate the highway sanction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4700;
Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5348
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: voorhees.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-03,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________
3192. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY AND INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes a new short test procedure for use in
I/M programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Vehicles
that are tested and failed using this procedure and that meet
eligibility requirements established by the act would be eligible for
free warranty repair from the manufacturers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                   01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3263;
Agency Contact: David Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4823
Email: sosnowski.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________
3193. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE RECALL REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b); 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action specifies requirements for enhanced I/M programs
to establish a program to ensure compliance with recall notices. This
is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/06
Final Action-                   05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3262;
Agency Contact: David Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4823
Email: sosnowski.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________
3194. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT: CLARIFICATION OF TRADING
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671 ``CAA 176(c)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The transportation conformity rule, promulgated in November
1993, ensures that transportation and air quality planning are
consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. The Open Market
Trading Guidance provides guidance to states for establishing a method
to quantify emissions reductions (called discrete emissions reductions
or DERs) that can be traded among parties and how such trading should
occur. This action will amend the transportation conformity rule to
clarify how emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity
process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3917;
Agency Contact: Angela Spickard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4238
Email: spickard.angela@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________
3195. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
FACILITIES; AMENDMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision); 40 CFR 93 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight
and policy development authority for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)
programs since the
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passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 amendments to the
CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air quality problems
and the 1990 amendments set forth standards for implementation of I/M
programs. EPA used the statutory requirements of the Act, including I/M
requirements for Federal facilities, to promulgate regulations which
States would use in the development of their I/M State Implementation
Plans (SIPs). Those rule requirements effectively gave States certain
authorities over the Federal government. The Department of Justice has
now ruled that Federal sovereign immunity was not fully waived under
the CAA for those requirements and EPA should amend its rule to remove
the requirement that States include those elements in their SIPs. EPA
is proposing to: (1) Amend the Federal facilities I/M requirements by
removing that section; (2) correct existing I/M SIP approval actions
which include these elements; (3) establish new Federal facilities I/M
program requirements which Federal facilities in I/M program areas must
meet in order to comply with the Act; and (4) designate for each State
which section of the Act Federal agencies must comply with based on how
that State promulgated its I/M regulations. These changes will have
minimal to no impact on the States as no new requirements are being
created. The States are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to
modify existing SIPs meeting the previously applicable requirements as
a result of this action, nor will emissions reduction credit be
affected. However, the changes will clarify for affected Federal
facilities what they must do to meet the CAA requirements by
establishing new regulations per those requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                   12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4348;
Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-214-4928
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: polovick.buddy@epamail.epa.gov
Sara Schneeberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5592
Email: schneeberg.sara@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________
3196. CALIFORNIA GASOLINE TECHNICAL CORRECTION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC
7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule corrects final regulations, which were published in
the Federal Register on March 29, 2001 (66 FR 17230). The corrected
regulatory provision restores the definition of California gasoline as
used in the enforcement exemptions for California gasoline under the
regulation of fuels and fuel additives.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Action-            10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4722;
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 4206, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________
3197. VOLUNTARY SUPERIOR MONITORING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 to 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Voluntary Superior Monitoring (VSM) project has been
revised from a regulatory to non-regulatory effort. Initially, the VSM
project was designed to provide incentives to industry to induce them
to conduct better or ``superior'' emissions monitoring than what is
required through regulation and permitting. We had planned to revise
the parts 60, 61, and 63 general provisions to allow sources an option
to install and operate better emissions monitoring (than what is
regulatorily required) in return for incentives. This approach was
deemed unworkable; therefore we revised the goals of the VSM project to
aim for identifying opportunities for better or superior monitoring in
new rulemakings. Thus, the focus of VSM now is to work with EPA
regulation writers to find rules that would benefit from voluntary
upgrades of emissions monitoring. For example, we have inserted
language in an upcoming rule that allows states to receive SIP credits
for requiring sources to install better emissions monitors. This is a
``win-win'' situation. Sources install the superior monitors, find
problems sooner, correct them quicker, and emit less pollutants. This
measure can save sources money in maintenance of control devices while
emitting less pollutants. Additionally, this measure is much less
expensive, but just as effective, than other control measures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4783;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal
Product Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing;
333 Machinery Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product
Manufacturing; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal Products
Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 331
Primary Metal Manufacturing; 323 Printing and Related Support
Activities; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 221 Utilities;
321 Wood Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5135
Fax: 919 541-0516
Email: driscoll.tom@epamail.epa.gov
Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-
341W, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK85
_______________________________________________________________________
3198. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE EIGHT-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING
INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (``NOX SIP CALL'')
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.121
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Nitrogen Oxides State Implementation Plan Call (NOx
SIP Call)(63 FR 57356, October 27, 1998), EPA found that emissions of
NOx from 22 States and the District of Columbia (hereinafter referred
to as `23 States') significantly contribute to downwind areas'
nonattainment of the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA also separately found that
NOx emissions from the same 23 States significantly contribute to
downwind nonattainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Subsequently, the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C.
Circuit) remanded the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. [American Trucking
Associations, Inc. v. EPA, 175 F.3d 1027 on rehearing 195 F.3d 4 (D.C.
Cir. 1999).] EPA stayed the 8-hour basis of the NOx SIP Call rule on
September 18, 2000 (65 FR 56245) based on the uncertainty created by
the D.C. Circuit's decision. EPA has now completed the actions
necessary to address the aforementioned remand, and therefore is now
conducting rulemaking to lift the stay. EPA is proposing to lift the
stay of our findings in the NOx SIP Call contained in 40 CFR sec
51.121(a)(2), related to the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS). This action does not create any new requirements; it
merely reinstitutes a requirement of the NOx SIP Call that had
previously been stayed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4797;
Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: king.jan@epa.gov
Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL84
_______________________________________________________________________
3199. DEFERRAL OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF NONATTAINMENT DESIGNATIONS FOR 8-
HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY ACTION
COMPACT AREAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to defer the effective date of nonattainment
air quality designations for ``Early Action Compact Areas'' that are
violating the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard, but
have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the
Clean Air Act requires. This proposal establishes the first of three
dates by which EPA would defer the effective date of nonattainment
designations for any of these areas that continues to meet all compact
milestones. In a separate action, EPA will designate these areas
``nonattainment'' by April 15, 2004; however, as long as Early Action
Compact areas meet agreed-upon milestones, the impact of nonattainment
designation for the 8-hour ozone standard will be deferred until
September 30, 2005.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/16/03                    68 FR 70108
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN 4798. This action has been merged with SAN
4839. All further action will be under SAN 4839. SAN 4798 is hereby
withdrawn.
Agency Contact: David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-15, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5565
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: cole.david@epa.gov
Valerie Broadwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3310
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: broadwell.valerie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL85
_______________________________________________________________________
3200. CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRY PETITION TO REMOVE THE TWO-PIECE CAN
SUBCATEGORY FROM THE CLEAN AIR ACT HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT SOURCE
CATEGORY LIST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 CFR 63
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the 2-piece Can
subcategory from the Metal Can Surface Coating source category, which
is on the list of hazardous air pollutant source categories under
Section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the
petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the
date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the FR,
allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the
petition, a notice of denial will be published in the FR providing an
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explanation of the denial. The Can Manufactures Association submitted
the petition on November 4, 1996, and provided additional materials
through April 4, 1999. At that time we determined the petition was
complete. A final decision on the merits of the petition has been
delayed due to outstanding toxicological issues regarding 2 pollutants
(formaldehyde and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)), and due to a
technically weak ecological assessment prepared by the petitioner.
Issues with formaldehyde and EGBE should be resolved soon and we are
still awaiting an updated ecological assessment from the petitioner.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4799;
Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2962
Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL86
_______________________________________________________________________
3201. NESHAP: FERROALLOYS PRODUCTION: FERROMANGANESE AND SILICOMANGANESE
RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 20, 2007.
Abstract: EPA previously promulgated 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 remaining after the 112(d)
standards take effect, and develop additional emission standard, as
necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4810;
Agency Contact: Margaret Sieffert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C439-02, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312 353-1151
Email: sieffert.margaret@epamail.epa.gov
Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL93
_______________________________________________________________________
3202. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING EMERGENCY
USES OF METHYL BROMIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-277, sec 764
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on
substances that deplete the ozone layer, this rule will seek to create
an exemption for emergency uses of methyl bromide, an ozone depleting
substance, after the phase-out date of 2005. This exemption will be
limited to no more than 20 metric tons per emergency event. This is a
deregulatory action that will decrease burden on producers, importers,
distributors and applicators of methyl bromide as well as end-users of
methyl bromide who are growers and owners of stored food products while
still achieving the environmental objectives of the program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/06
Final Action-                   01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4819;
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205 J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@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
_______________________________________________________________________
3203. MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 91-190, sec 203; 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1175 to 63.1199
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs us to
assess the risk remaining (residual risk) after the application of
control technology standards under section 112(d) (MACT). The EPA is to
promulgate more stringent standards for a category or subcategory of
sources subject to MACT standards under section 112(d) if promulgation
of such standards is necessary to protect public health with an ample
margin of safety or to prevent (taking into consideration various
factors) adverse environmental effects. In particular, the CAA
specifies the cancer risk of concern for setting more stringent
standards. The CAA states that if the MACT standards do not reduce
lifetime excess cancer risk to the individual most exposed to
emissions. . . to less than one in one million, the Administrator shall
promulgate standards under this subsection for such source categories.
The standards to be promulgated under this subsection must provide an
ample margin of safety to protect public health in accordance with this
section
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(as in effect before the date of enactment of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990), unless the Administrator determines that a more
stringent standard is necessary to prevent, taking into consideration
costs, energy, safety, and other relevant factors, an adverse
environmental impact. Section 112(f)(2)(B) expressly preserves EPA's
interpretation of an ample margin of safety developed in the 1989
benzene NESHAP final rule. EPA will review the mineral wool production
MACT standard and conduct analyses to determine whether the residual
risk warrants further regulation. The CAA requires that the residual
risk rules be promulgated (if necessary) within eight years [nine for
the two-year bin standards] after the promulgation of the associated
MACT standard. The MACT rule for the mineral wool production source
category was promulgated on June 1, 1999. Therefore, the statutory
deadline for promulgating a residual risk rule (if necessary) for this
source category is June 1, 2007.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4825; Legal: Legislative deadline for
the residual risk rule is 8 years after promulgation of that source
category's MACT rule.
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL96
_______________________________________________________________________
3204. NESHAP FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK
STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards for this
source category in 1998 under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act.
These standards are codified at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart III. The
current action, required by section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to
assess residual risks that remain once that standard becomes effective,
and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an
ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4831;
Agency Contact: Maria Noell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5607
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: noell.maria@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL99
_______________________________________________________________________
3205. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 21, 2010, Residual risk
standards if necessary, otherwise, finding of no residual risk.
Abstract: EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards for this
source category in 1998 under Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act.
These standards are codified at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFF. The
current action, required by Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to
assess residual risk that remains once that rule becomes effective, and
develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an
ample margin of safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/08
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4832;
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@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM00
_______________________________________________________________________
3206. 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,
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and this rulemaking will address measures to control pollution from the
paint-stripping category.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM07
_______________________________________________________________________
3207. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--GLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: The Clean Air Act (42 USC 7401 to 7626)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. This
component includes the development of maximum achievable control
technology (MACT) standards and generally available control technology
(GACT) standards under section 112(d), the area source program
developed under section 112(k), residual risk standards under 112(f),
and other standards to regulate emissions of air toxics from specific
sources. The section 112(k) area source strategy addresses area source
contributions of air toxic substances. With the finalization of the
Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy in July of 1999, the EPA
introduced and outlined its ``risk based'' air toxics program, which
includes both regulatory and non-regulatory programs and actions.
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources
which account for 90% of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air
Toxics Strategy. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists the
goals of the EPA's air toxics program, which are as follows: (1) Reduce
the incidence of cancer attributable to exposure to hazardous air
pollutants by 75% nationally; (2) reduce national non-cancer risks
substantially; and (3) address risks which are disproportionately posed
on specific sub-populations and geographic areas. In order to
accomplish these goals, the EPA has integrated it's air toxics program
into four components. The first component is source specific regulatory
programs. These area source standards can require control levels which
are equivalent to either MACT or GACT, as defined in section 112. The
processes involved in glass manufacturing include raw material storage,
handling and mixing, high temperature (usually furnace) melting,
forming, coating, and other processes specific to particular products.
The hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted from glass manufacturing
includes lead, arsenic, mercury, cobalt, nickel, chromium, hydrogen
fluoride, hydrochloric acid, glycol ethers, methyl ethyl ketone,
xylene, 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene, n-butyl alcohol, toluene, methyl
isobutyl ketone, m-xylene, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, methanol,
selenium, styrene, sec-butyl alcohol, manganese, antimony, barium,
chlorine, phenol and formaldehyde. In 1986, EPA promulgated the NESHAP
for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions From Glass Manufacturing Plants. Since
that time, EPA has re-evaluated both the carcinogenicity assessment (4/
10/1998) and the oral RfD assessment (02/01/1993) for arsenic. In
reference to the regulations addressing area sources, section 112(c)(3)
states, ``such regulations shall be promulgated not later than 10 years
after such date of enactment'' (CAA). Approximately 150 facilities
currently operate in the US producing containers, flat glass,
industrial glass fiber and specialty glass. The specialty glass
subcategory includes lighting, lead crystal, art glass, opthalmic
lenses, tableware, optical glass fiber, and technical glass components
and products. Two small businesses exist in the source category, both
of which manufacture containers. It is unknown at this time whether
these facilities will be affected by the rule (i.e., whether they use
toxic raw materials in the furnace or coatings processes). Glass
manufacturers use toxic raw materials in the furnace or in coating
operations to impart specific properties to the final product. About
1500 tons per year of HAP are released into the ambient air by glass
manufacturing plants. Toxic emission sources include raw material
storage, furnace and melting operations and coating processes. Air
pollution control devices are generally available for toxic emission
points within the glass manufacturing industry. It is anticipated at
this time that glass manufacturers not using toxics would not be
subject to the rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4873;
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM12
_______________________________________________________________________
3208. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ACRYLIC/ MODACRYLIC FIBER (AMF)
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC. 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 15, 2005.
Final, Statutory, September 15, 2006.
Abstract: This regulation is being pursued under the Clean Air Act,
Section 112(k). Under section 112(k),
[[Page 65289]]
EPA developed a national strategy to address air-toxic pollution from
``area'' sources, which are sources consisting of several small
pollution sources grouped within one site. As part of that strategy,
several area-source categories were listed for possible regulation.
Acrylic/Modacrylic fiber production sources was listed as one of those
categories, and this rulemaking will address measures to control
pollution from AMF facilities. One facility has been identified.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4860; There is only one existing
facility in the USA that will be subject to this rule. The facility is
currently meeting the standards for major sources under 40 CFR 63
subpart YY.
Agency Contact: Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5439
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: wayne.tony@epamail.epa.gov
Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM13
_______________________________________________________________________
3209. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTION ON THE SALES OF
PRE-CHARGED SPLIT SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 27, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) temporarily stayed the sales and distribution restriction for
class I and class II ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) used as
refrigerants, as it applies to refrigerant contained in appliances
without fully assembled refrigerant circuits (i.e., split system air
conditioners). On May 9, 1995, EPA extended the stay on the sales and
distribution prohibition for class I and class II ODSs used as
refrigerants, only as it applies to split systems consisting of parts
that are pre-charged with a class I or class II ODS. Today's action
proposes to rescind the partial stay, and proposes to restrict the sale
of split systems consisting of parts that are pre-charged with a class
I or class II ODS, to section 608 technicians certified in accordance
with the applicable refrigerant regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4851;
Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9313
Fax: 202 564-2155
Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM15
_______________________________________________________________________
3210. 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.
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 are
now proposing 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/08/05                    70 FR 39441
NPRM Comment Period End-        09/06/05
Final Action-                   01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4875;
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM16
_______________________________________________________________________
3211. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 63.779
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 17, 2007.
Abstract: EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards for this
source category in 1999 under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act.
These standards are codified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HH. The current
action, required by section 112(f) and d(6) of the Clean Air Act, is to
assess residual risk that remains once that rule becomes effective, and
develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an
ample margin
[[Page 65290]]
of safety; and to review the MACT standards promulgated in 1999 for
developments in practices, processes and control technologies and
revise, as necessary, existing standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4847;
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM18
_______________________________________________________________________
3212. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP)
emissions from the industrial inorganic chemicals manufacturing
industry. This source category was listed for regulation under the
Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4874;
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM19
_______________________________________________________________________
3213. STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING AIR EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING
OPERATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice describes a strategy for addressing air emissions
from animal feeding operations (AFOs). In this notice, we summarize the
public concerns that have been raised about emissions from AFOs and
explain the substantial scientific uncertainties pertaining to emission
levels, public health and welfare effects, and emission control
techniques for this industry. Resolving all the uncertainties will
require substantial time and research. Nevertheless, some cost
effective management practices for reducing emissions are available
today, and the use of these practices will mitigate some of the adverse
effects of these emissions. Early public input on a set of goals for an
emission control program for AFOs and on an intended regulatory
approach to begin reducing AFO emissions and solving some of the
environmental problems based on information that is available today.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4865;
Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: schrock.bill@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@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM26
_______________________________________________________________________
3214. 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 sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 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% 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
________________________________________________________________________
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 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov
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Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM36
_______________________________________________________________________
3215. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PLATING AND POLISHING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 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% 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. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists plating and
polishing as an area source category.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4886;
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 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM37
_______________________________________________________________________
3216. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL
BOILERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory
requirements for EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section
112(k) requires development of standards for area sources which account
for 90% of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous
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). The Integrated Air
Toxics Strategy lists industrial boilers and commercial/institutional
boilers as area source categories.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4884;
Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov
Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM44
_______________________________________________________________________
3217. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CLAY CERAMICS INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                   12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4906;
Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: schaefer.john@epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM53
_______________________________________________________________________
3218. REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POTENTIALLY INADEQUATE MONITORING IN CLEAN
AIR APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND ON METHODS TO IMPROVE SUCH MONITORING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61
[[Page 65292]]
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We continue to review and organize comments. Once completed,
we will determine what, if any, additional action may be required, as
well as the method for providing that action (policy vs. rule). The
target date for a proposal, if needed, has been shifted to March 2006.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          02/16/05                     70 FR 7905
60 day extension to public
comment period 1-               04/15/05                    70 FR 19914
NPRM-                           05/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK29
Agency Contact: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, EN-341W, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov
Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058
Email: westlin.peter@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________
3219. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS--ZN, CD, BE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 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 fro 90% of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air
Toxics Strategy. These are 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. There are 2 primary zinc smelters in the U.S. which
process zinc sulfide ore concentrates to produce metallic zinc or zinc
oxide. Currently, only one company produces primary cadmium as a by-
product of smelting and refining zinc metal from sulfide ore. There are
currently no producers of primary beryllium in the U.S. Pollutants of
interest for the Primary Nonferrous Metals -Zn, Cd, Be Area Source
NESHAP are cadmium, lead, and nickel.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4887;
Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0634
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: rackley.karen@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM69
_______________________________________________________________________
3220. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR SECONDARY NONFERROUS METALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the
development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent
of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air
pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxis Strategy. The
secondary nonferrous metals source category includes establishments
primarily engaged in recovering nonferrous metals and alloys from new
and used scrap and dross or in producing alloys from purchased refined
metals. This industry includes establishments engaged in both the
recovery and alloying of precious metals. Plants engaged in the
recovery of tin through secondary smelting and refining, as well as by
chemical processes, are included in this industry. Secondary refining
and smelting produces metals from scrap and process waste. Scrap is
bits and pieces of metal parts, bars, turnings, sheets, and wire that
are off-specification or worn-out but are capable of being recycled.
Two metal recovery technologies are generally used to produce refined
metals. Pyrometallurgical technologies are processes that use heat to
separate desired metals from other less or undesirable materials, while
hydrometallurgical technologies the desired metals are separated from
undesirables using techniques that capitalize on differences between
constituent solubilities and/or electrochemical properties while in
aqueous solutions. The secondary nonferrous metals source category is
listed to address some of the urban metal HAP's like lead and chromium
compounds in addition to arsenic.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4888;
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
[[Page 65293]]
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM70
_______________________________________________________________________
3221. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4889, EDocket No. OAR-2004-0083;
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4516
Fax: 919 685-3219
Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM71
_______________________________________________________________________
3222. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION STAGE I--AREA SOURCE STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007.
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 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: shedd.stev@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM74
_______________________________________________________________________
3223. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP) for Taconite Iron Ore Processing on October 30,
2003 (68 FR 61867). EPA was subsequently petitioned by National
Wildlife Federation (NWF) concerning several technical issues,
including the alleged failure for EPA to establish emission standards
for mercury and asbestos. EPA has decided to voluntarily remand both
the mercury and asbestos sections of the rule. The motions for both
remands were granted by the United States Court of Appeals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM87
_______________________________________________________________________
3224. [bull] NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION AMENDMENTS--RESPONSE TO LITIGATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart GGGGG
[[Page 65294]]
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4866.1, EDocket No. OAR-2002-0021;
Split from RIN 2060-AM30.
Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov
Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN36
_______________________________________________________________________
3225. [bull] NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--LEAD ACID BATTERY
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to
prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must
identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area
sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas.
The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the
listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source
categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban
HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19,
1999 and listed Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing as one of the area
source categories emitting at least one of the urban HAPs. As such, EPA
is required to subject the Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing source
category to regulations issued under Section 112(d). This rulemaking
will satisfy this mandate.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5012;
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 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN44
_______________________________________________________________________
3226. [bull] NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COPPER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to
prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must
identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area
sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas.
The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the
listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source
categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban
HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19,
1999, and listed Primary and Secondary Copper Smelters as area source
categories emitting at least one of the urban HAPs. As such, EPA is
required to subject Primary and Secondary Copper Smelters to
regulations issued under Section 112(d). This rulemaking will satisfy
this mandate.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 5013;
Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0634
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: rackley.karen@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN45
_______________________________________________________________________
3227. [bull] NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS
INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP)
emissions from area sources in the chemical preparations industry. This
source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air Toxic
Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5015;
[[Page 65295]]
Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Washington, DC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5427
Email: telander.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN46
_______________________________________________________________________
3228. [bull] NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PAINT AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP)
emissions from area sources in the Paint and Allied Products industry.
This source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air
Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5016;
Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C504-05, Washington, DC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5427
Email: telander.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN47
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3229. IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS - PHASE 1
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action - Phase 1-         04/30/04                    69 FR 23951
Final Rule - Notice of
Reconsideration; Section 185
fees and Timing for Determining
Applicable Requi                05/26/05                    70 FR 30592
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: John Silvasi
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov
Denise Gerth
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ99
_______________________________________________________________________
3230. CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE--ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNIT
MACT
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/30/04                     69 FR 4754
Supplemental NPRM-              03/16/04                    69 FR 12298
Notice, Reopen Comment Period-  05/05/04                    69 FR 25052
NODA-                           12/01/04                    69 FR 69864
Final Action-                   05/18/05                    70 FR 28606
Notice -                        08/30/05                    70 FR 51266
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.
Agency Contact: Robert Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov
Bill Maxwell
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________
3231. NESHAP: ETHYLENE PROCESSES; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subparts XX and YY
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule-              04/13/05                    70 FR 19266
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Warren Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________
3232. RESCINDING FINDING THAT PREEXISTING PM10 STANDARDS ARE NO LONGER
APPLICABLE IN NORTHERN ADA COUNTY/BOISE, IDAHO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.6(d); 40 CFR 52.676; 40 CFR 81.313
[[Page 65296]]
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule                      12/22/00                    65 FR 80776
NPRM                            07/30/03                    68 FR 44715
Final Action                    10/27/03                    68 FR 61106
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Gary Blais
Phone: 919 541-3223
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: blais.gary@epamail.epa.gov
Geoffrey Wilcox
Phone: 202 564-5601
Email: wilcox.geoffrey@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________
3233. CLEAN AIR VISIBILITY RULE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(1); 40 CFR 51 app Y (New)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/20/01                    66 FR 38108
Supplemental NPRM-              05/05/04                    69 FR 25184
Final Action-                   07/06/05                    70 FR 39104
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman
Phone: 919 541-0102
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: kaufman.kathy@epa.gov
Todd Hawes
Phone: 919 541-5591
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: hawes.todd@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________
3234. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES: DEFAULT
BASELINE REVISION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    10/06/05                    70 FR 58330
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner
Phone: 734 214-4287
Fax: 734 214-4051
Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Cort
Phone: 415 972-3921
Fax: 415 972-3570
Email: cort.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________
3235. CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE (FORMERLY TITLED: INTERSTATE AIR QUALITY
RULE)
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40
CFR 78; 40 CFR 96
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/10/04                    69 FR 32684
Notice-                         08/06/04                    69 FR 47828
Final Action-                   05/12/05                    70 FR 25162
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.
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gcv
RIN: 2060-AL76
_______________________________________________________________________
3236. AMENDMENTS TO THE NESHAP FOR CELLULOSE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice-                         06/24/05                     70 FR36523
NPRM-                           08/10/05                    70 FR 46701
Direct Final Rule-              08/10/05                    70 FR 46683
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bill Schrock
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AL91
_______________________________________________________________________
3237. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE DESIGNATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   01/05/05                      70 FR 944
Final Correction-               04/14/05                    70 FR 19844
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace
Phone: 919 541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epa.gov
Rich Damberg
Phone: 919 541-5592
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM04
_______________________________________________________________________
3238. NESHAP: ASPHALT PROCESSING AND ASPHALT ROOFING MANUFACTURING--
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revision)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/17/05                    70 FR 28366
Direct Final Rule-              05/17/05                    70 FR 28360
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
[[Page 65297]]
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM10
_______________________________________________________________________
3239. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: IN-USE, NOT-TO-
EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TESTING FOR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES AND
VEHICLES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1065
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/10/04                    69 FR 32804
Final Action-                   06/14/05                    70 FR 34594
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rich Wilcox
Phone: 734 214-4390
Email: wilcox.rich@epamail.epa.gov
Rick Gezelle
Phone: 202 343-9267
Email: gezelle.rick@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM17
_______________________________________________________________________
3240. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.5780 to 63.5935 (revisions)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/25/05                    70 FR 50114
Direct Final Rule-              08/25/05                    70 FR 50118
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Keith Barnett
Phone: 919 541-5605
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov
David Cozzie
Phone: 919 541-5356
Email: cozzie.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM23
_______________________________________________________________________
3241. TEST PROCEDURES FOR TESTING HIGHWAY AND NONROAD ENGINES AND
OMNIBUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1065
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/10/04                    69 FR 54846
Final Action-                   07/13/05                    70 FR 40420
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant
Phone: 734 214-4408
Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM35
_______________________________________________________________________
3242. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.4(n)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/22/04                    69 FR 76655
Supplemental NPRM-              02/23/05                     70 FR 8753
Final Action-                   08/24/05                    70 FR 49836
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
Marta Montoro
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM50
_______________________________________________________________________
3243. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION;
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/13/05                    70 FR 25671
Direct Final Rule-              05/13/05                    70 FR 25666
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM52
_______________________________________________________________________
3244. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
(RMRR) EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROVISION (ERP); RECONSIDERATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166.; 40 CFR 52.21
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/01/04                    69 FR 40278
Final Action-                   06/10/05                    70 FR 33838
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Dave Svendsgaard
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: svendsgaard.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Lynn Hutchinson
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM58
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_______________________________________________________________________
3245. NESHAP: COKE OVENS: PUSHING, QUENCHING, AND BATTERY STACKS;
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/13/04                    69 FR 60837
Direct Final Rule-              10/13/04                    69 FR 60813
Direct Final Rule Partial
Withdrawal-                     01/10/05                     70 FR 1670
Final Action-                   08/02/05                    70 FR 44285
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bob Schell
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: schell.bob@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AM83
_______________________________________________________________________
3246. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF
FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn-                      09/12/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gcv
RIN: 2060-AM93
_______________________________________________________________________
3247. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS FOR THE NEW PM 2.5 NAAQS
STANDARDS AND PM 2.5 PRECURSORS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule-              05/06/05                    70 FR 24280
Notice-                         06/01/05                    70 FR 31354
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak
Phone: 734 214-4574
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: kapichak.rudolph@epamail.epa.gov
Laura Berry
Phone: 734 214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN03
_______________________________________________________________________
3248. EXTENSION OF THE DEFERRED EFFECTIVE DATE OF NONATTAINMENT
DESIGNATIONS FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS FOR EARLY ACTION COMPACT AREAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/08/05                    70 FR 33409
Final Action-                   08/29/05                    70 FR 50988
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll
Phone: 919 541-1051
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: driscoll.barbara@epa.gov
David Cole
Phone: 919 541-5565
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: cole.david@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN04
_______________________________________________________________________
3249. STAY OF THE FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING
FOR GEORGIA FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING OZONE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 97
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action (stay)-            08/31/05                    70 FR 51591
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Jan King
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: king.jan@epa.gov
Winifred Okoye
Phone: 202 564-5446
Email: okoye.winifred@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN06
_______________________________________________________________________
3250. FINDING OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT SECTION 110(A) SIP REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule-              04/25/05                    70 FR 21147
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Larry Wallace
Phone: 919 541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: wallace.larry@epa.gov
Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: paisie.joe@epa.gcv
RIN: 2060-AN07
_______________________________________________________________________
3251. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
[[Page 65299]]
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule               07/01/05                    70 FR 38554
Direct Final Rule Partial
Withdrawal                      08/30/05                    70 FR 51269
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov
Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN09
_______________________________________________________________________
3252. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING CRITICAL
USES OF METHYL BROMIDE FOR THE 2005 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/30/05                    70 FR 51317
Direct Final Rule-              08/30/05                    70 FR 51270
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marta Montoro
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov
Hodayah Finman
Phone: 202 343-9246
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov; hodayah finman/dc/usepa/
us@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN13
_______________________________________________________________________
3253. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM DIESEL ENGINES AND
FUELS; AMENDMENTS TO THE NONROAD AND HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (Revision)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/15/05                    70 FR 40949
Direct Final Rule-              07/15/05                    70 FR 40889
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tia Sutton
Phone: 734 214-4018
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: sutton.tia@epamail.epa.gov
Paul Machiele
Phone: 734 214-4264
Fax: 734 214-4816
Email: machiele.paul@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN19
_______________________________________________________________________
3254. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS: RECONSIDERATION
OF NSR ANTI-BACKSLIDING PROVISIONS
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 addressed the NSR anti-
backsliding requirements from the Phase 1 Rule. The Phase 1 Rule
provided specific requirements for State and local air pollution
control agencies and Tribes to prepare State implementation plans
(SIPs) and Tribal Implementation Plans (TIPs) under the 8-hour national
ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone, published by EPA on
July 18, 1997. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA to set ambient air
quality standards and requires States to submit SIPs to implement those
standards. The 1997 standards were challenged in court, but in February
2001, the Supreme Court determined that EPA has authority to implement
a revised ozone standard, but ruled that EPA must reconsider its
implementation plan for moving from the 1-hour standard to the revised
standard. The Supreme Court identified conflicts between different
parts of the CAA related to implementation of a revised NAAQS, provided
some direction to EPA for resolving the conflicts, and left it to EPA
to develop a reasonable approach for implementation. Thus, the Phase 1
Rule addressed the requirements of the CAA and the Supreme Court's
ruling.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM - Notice of Reconsideration
of NSR Anti-Backsliding
Provisions-                     04/04/05                    70 FR 17018
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/05
Final Action-                   07/08/05                    70 FR 39413
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.3; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99.
Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov
Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN25
_______________________________________________________________________
3255. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS; FINAL
IDENTIFICATION OF OZONE AREAS FOR WHICH THE 1-HOUR STANDARD HAS BEEN
REVOKED AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PHASE 1 RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, et seq; 23 USC 101
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule codifies the revocation of the 1-hour standard for
those areas with effective 8-hour ozone designations (1-hour ozone
NAAQS was revoked on June 15, 2005 for all areas of the country except
for 14 Early
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Action Compact Areas). It identifies in 40 CFR part 81, subpart C the
boundaries of 1-hour ozone areas and their designations and
classifications that were in place as of the effective date of
designation of the area for the 8-hour ozone NAAQS (effective date of
8-hour designations and classifications was June 15, 2004 for most
areas of the country). Technical correction to Phase 1 rule: It
eliminates subpart E of part 81 reserved in the Phase 1 rule for
identification of the above 1-hour areas, since such are readily
identified in this rule in subpart C.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   08/03/05                    70 FR 44470
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.5; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99.
Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakhti, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5246
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: nikbakht.annie@epa.gov
Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AN27
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3256. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
LOW-ACTIVITY MIXED RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization
Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the problem of disposal of low-
activity mixed radioactive wastes, consisting of a chemically hazardous
component and low levels of radioactivity. These wastes are anticipated
to arise in the commercial sector from various sources. The rulemaking
is intended to increase disposal options for these wastes and offer a
streamlined regulatory process which melds hazardous chemical
protection and radioactivity protection requirements while protecting
public health and safety. The rule would not mandate a disposal method,
but rather would permit an alternative to existing disposal methods.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is anticipated to be the
implementing Agency for the application of this rule. An Advanced
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued to solicit early public input
on this issue.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          11/18/03                    68 FR 65120
NPRM-                           07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4054;
Agency Contact: Daniel Schultheisz, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-343-9349
Fax: 202 343-2304
Email: schultheisz.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________
3257. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR PART 190, SUBPART
B, AND 40 CFR 191, SUBPART A
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization
Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190(B); 40 CFR 191(A)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to make a technical change to
the dose methodology used in subpart A of 40 CFR 191, entitled
Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and
Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Waste and Transuranic Waste.
The current methodology is outdated. The dose methodology used in the
rule published on September 19, 1985, was based on the target organ
approach recommended by the International Commission on Radiological
Protection (ICRP) in Report <greek-i>2. Since that time science has
progressed and a new methodology based on an effective dose equivalent
approach is currently being recommended by the ICRP in Report
<greek-i>26. This action would update the 40 CFR 191, subpart A dose
limits published in 1985 from the target organ to the state-of-the-art
effective dose equivalent system. There would be no change in the level
of protection, just the scientific methodology for determining
compliance with the levels of protection established in 1985.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
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. 4003;
Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9198
Fax: 202 343-2065
Email: clark.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________
3258. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL
PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 to 136y
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: EPA will update the data requirements necessary to register a
biochemical or microbial pesticide product. The revisions will codify
data requirements to reflect current regulatory and scientific
standards. The data requirements will cover all scientific disciplines
for biochemical and microbial pesticides, including product chemistry
and residue chemistry, toxicology and environmental fate and effects.
The revision will not include plant incorporated protectants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4596;
Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/data.htm
Agency Contact: Candace Brassard, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-6598
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: brassard.candace@epamail.epa.gov
Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: frane.jean@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________
3259. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE BASED
ON VIRAL COAT PROTEIN GENES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) et seq; 7 USC 136 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant-incorporated
protectants based on viral coat proteins to its plant-incorporated
protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce
for protection against pests, and the genetic material necessary to
produce them, are pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to
``prevent, repel or mitigate any pest''. These substances are also
``pesticide chemical residues'' under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the
exemption of plant-incorporated protectants based on viral coat
proteins from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the
FFDCA. Due to public interest and new scientific information,
additional public comment on this proposal, originally published in
1994, was requested in a 2001 Supplemental Proposal (66 FR 37855).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Other/Supplemental NPRM 1       07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Other/Supplemental NPRM 2       05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Other/Supplemental NPRM 3       04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Other/Supplemental NPRM 4       07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Reproposal                      09/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4602; This action is a continuation of
the action described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since several pieces of that
action are now finalized, the Agency is spliting this piece into a
separate Agenda entry so that it can continue to be tracked separately.
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm
Agency Contact: Melissa Kramer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8497
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: kramer.melissa@epa.gov
Tom McClintock, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8488
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: mcclintock.tom@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3260. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) to (q)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 3, 2006, See additional
information.
Abstract: EPA will reassess pesticide tolerances and exemptions for raw
and processed foods established prior to August 3, 1996, to determine
whether they meet the reasonable certainty of no harm standard of the
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). FFDCA sec. 408(q), as
amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996, requires
that EPA conduct this reassessment on a phased 10-year schedule. Based
on its reassessment, EPA will take the appropriate regulatory action(s)
to modify or revoke tolerances. Since such actions are issued on a
chemical-by-chemical basis and are exempt from inclusion in the
Regulatory Agenda, this Regulatory Agenda entry does not list the
individual actions that are likely to
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occur under this program. Instead, this entry is intended to note the
statutory mandate for completing the reassessment by August 2006. For
status information about the individual chemicals, go to http://
www.epa.gov/pesticides.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4175; LEGAL DEADLINE CONT: EPA is
required to complete reassessments on a phased schedule of: 33% by
August 3; 1999; 66% by August 3; 2002; and 100% by August 3; 2006. The
Agency will continue to assess pesticide tolerances throughout each
year.
Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/tolerances.htm
Agency Contact: Robert McNally, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8085
Fax: 703 308-8041
Email: mcnally.robert@epamail.epa.gov
Joseph Nevola, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8037
Email: nevola.joseph@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________
3261. PROTECTIONS FOR TEST SUBJECTS IN HUMAN RESEARCH
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 126 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________
3262. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL; STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE
CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(q) ``FIFRA sec 19''; 7 USC 136(a) ``FIFRA
sec 3''; 7 USC 136(w) ``FIFRA sec 25''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 165
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 24, 1991.
Abstract: FIFRA sec. 19 gives EPA authority to regulate the management
of pesticides and their containers, including storage, transportation
and disposal. As proposed, this rule would establish standards for
removal of pesticides from containers and for rinsing containers;
facilitate the safe use, refill, reuse, and disposal of pesticide
containers by establishing standards for container design, labeling and
refilling; and establish requirements for containment of stationary
bulk containers and for containment of pesticide dispensing areas.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM original-                  02/11/94                     59 FR 6712
Supplemental NPRM 1-            10/21/99                    64 FR 56918
Supplemental NPRM 2-            12/21/99                    64 FR 71368
Notice: Partial Reopening of
Comment Period-                 06/30/04                    69 FR 39392
Notice: Extension of Comment
Period-                         08/13/04                    69 FR 50114
Final Action-                   05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2659, EDocket No. OPP-2004-0049;
Sectors Affected: 42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers; 32532 Pesticide and
Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 11511 Support Activities for
Crop Production
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/containers.htm
Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7385
Fax: 703 308-3259
Email: fitz.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
Jude Andreasen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9342
Fax: 703 308-3259
Email: andreasen.jude@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________
3263. GROUNDWATER AND PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN RULE
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a) ``FIFRA sec 3''; 7 USC 136(w)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation as proposed would establish Pesticide
Management Plans (PMPs) as a new regulatory requirement for certain
pesticides. Unless a State or tribal authority had an EPA-approved Plan
specifying risk-reduction measures, use of the chemical would be
prohibited. The rule would also specify procedures and deadlines for
development, approval and modification of plans by States and tribal
authorities. Several parameters of the program described in the
proposed rule were reconsidered to determine whether the program could
address water quality issues rather than ground-water only, and to
determine the best partnership approach to implementation. During this
period, the risk level associated with the named pesticides was
reexamined and reduced. Moreover, since the proposal in 1996, many
States have adopted the original concept and framework of Pesticide
Management Plans and these programs are operational today. This
experience and growth in knowledge has exceeded the requirements and
specifications of the original proposal. Accordingly, EPA will withdraw
the proposed Pesticide Management Plan rule in the near future.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/26/96                    61 FR 33259
Notice-                         02/23/00                     65 FR 8925
Supplemental NPRM-              03/24/00                    65 FR 15885
Notice: Withdrawal-             10/00/05
[[Page 65303]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3222;
Sectors Affected: 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
Agency Contact: Arty Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-5239
Fax: 703 308-3259
Email: williams.arty@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
3264. PESTICIDES; PROCEDURES FOR THE REGISTRATION REVIEW PROGRAM
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 124 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________
3265. PESTICIDES; EMERGENCY EXEMPTION PROCESS REVISIONS
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 125 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3266. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENTIONAL CHEMICALS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 to 136y
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is revising its data requirements for the registration of
conventional pesticide products. In this action, the Agency is revising
data requirements that pertain to product chemistry, toxicology,
residue chemistry, applicator exposure, post-application exposure,
nontarget terrestrial and aquatic organisms, nontarget plant
protection, and environmental fate. When promulgated, the data
requirements will reflect current scientific knowledge and
understanding. These revisions will improve the Agency's ability to
make regulatory decisions about the human health and environmental
effects of pesticide products to better protect wildlife, the
environment, and people, including sensitive subpopulations. Coupled
with revision of data requirements, EPA is reformatting the
requirements and revising its general procedures and policies
associated with data submission. By codifying existing data
requirements which are currently applied on a case-by-case basis, the
pesticide industry, along with other partners in the regulated
community, would attain a better understanding and could better prepare
for the pesticide registration process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/11/05                    70 FR 12277
Notice of Public Meeting-       04/01/05                    70 FR 16785
NPRM: Extension of comment
period-                         06/08/05                    70 FR 33414
Final Action-                   03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2687, EDocket No. OPP-2004-0387;
Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/data.htm
Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-9069
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: au.vera@epamail.epa.gov
Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: frane.jean@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
3267. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 to 136(y)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will update and revise its pesticide data requirements
for antimicrobial products. The data requirements specify the data that
are required for EPA to evaluate the registrability of a pesticide
product. The revisions will also clarify the data requirements for all
antimicrobials to reflect current practice.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4173;
Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/data.htm
Agency Contact: Paul Parsons, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
[[Page 65304]]
Phone: 703 308-9073
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: parsons.paul@epamail.epa.gov
Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: frane.jean@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________
3268. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER SCREENING PROGRAM (EDSP); IMPLEMENTING THE
SCREENING AND TESTING PHASE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA''; 21 USC 346(a) ``FFDCA''; 42 USC
300(a)(17) ``SDWA''; 7 USC 136 ``FIFRA''
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The screening and testing phase of the Endocrine Disruptor
Screening Program (EDSP) potentially will encompass a broad range of
types of chemicals, including pesticide chemicals, TSCA chemicals,
chemicals that may be found in sources of drinking water, chemicals
that may have an effect that is cumulative to the effect of a pesticide
chemical, chemicals that are both pesticide chemicals and TSCA
chemicals, and other chemicals that are combinations of these types of
chemicals. EPA is developing the procedures and processes that the
Agency will use when implementing the screening and testing phase of
the EDSP. Specifically, depending on decisions that the Agency makes
regarding implementation of the testing phase of the EDSP, the action
will describe the authorities that EPA may invoke to require testing by
the chemical manufacturers and pesticide registrants and, if necessary,
establish the process that the Agency will use to require the testing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Policy/NPRM-                    12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4728; Split from RIN 2070-AD26. In
August 2000, the Agency submitted the required Status Report to
Congress. In March 2002, the Agency submitted the requested status
report to Congress on the Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation
subcommittee under the National Advisory Council on Environmental
Policy and Technology.
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/oscpendo/index.htm
Agency Contact: Jane--Scott Smith, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8476
Fax: 202 564-8483
Email: smith.jane-scott@epa.gov
Joe Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8886
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: nash.joseph@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________
3269. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROCESSING FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 408(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
requires EPA to charge tolerance fees that, in the aggregate, will
cover all costs associated with processing tolerance actions, including
filing a tolerance petition, and establishing, modifying, leaving in
effect, or revoking a tolerance or tolerance exemption. EPA developed a
final rule that would have adjusted the fee structure and fee amounts
for tolerance actions. A final rule completed OMB review on December
31, 2003, but has not been issued because the Consolidated
Appropriations Act of 2004, signed on January 23, 2004, prohibits EPA
from collecting any tolerances fees until September 30, 2008. This
prohibition was expanded in 2005 to include a prohibition on using
Federal funding to perform any work on a final tolerance fee
rulemaking. As such, no rulemaking activities are currently planned.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            06/09/99                    64 FR 31039
Supplemental NPRM               07/24/00                    65 FR 45569
Supplemental NPRM 2             08/31/00                    65 FR 52979
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4027;
Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/fees/index.htm
Agency Contact: Lin Moos, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-0605
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: moos.lin@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________
3270. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE DERIVED
THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING FROM SEXUALLY COMPATIBLE PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant-incorporated
protectants derived through genetic engineering from sexually
compatible plants to its plant-incorporated protectants exemptions at
40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce for protection against
pests, and the genetic material necessary to produce them, are
pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to ``prevent, repel or
mitigate any pest''. These substances are also ``pesticide chemical
residues`` under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the exemption of plant-
incorporated protectants derived through genetic
[[Page 65305]]
engineering from sexually compatible plants from the requirement of a
tolerance under section 408 of the FFDCA. Due to public interest and
new scientific information, additional public comment on this proposal,
originally published in 1994, was requested in a 2001 Supplemental
Proposal (66 FR 37855).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM 1-            07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Supplemental NPRM 2-            05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Supplemental NPRM 3-            04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Supplemental NPRM 4-            07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Supplemental NPRM 5-            08/20/01                    66 FR 43552
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4611; This action is a continuation of
the action described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since several pieces of that
action are now finalized, the Agency is spliting this piece into a
separate Agenda entry so that it can continue to be tracked separately.
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8492
Fax: 202 564-8501
Email: milewski.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov
Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8712
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: andersen.janet@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________
3271. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR PIPS THAT ACT
BY PRIMARILY AFFECTING THE PLANT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant-incorporated
protectants (PIPs) that act by primarily affecting the plant to its
plant-incorporated protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances
which plants produce for protection against pests, and the genetic
material necessary to produce them, are pesticides under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), if humans intend
these substances to ``prevent, repel or mitigate any pest''. Due to
public interest and new scientific information, additional public
comment on this proposal, originally published in 1994, was requested
in a 2001 Supplemental Proposal (66 FR 37855).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Original-                  11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM-              07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Supplemental NPRM 2-            05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Supplemental NPRM 3-            04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Supplemental NPRM 4-            07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Final Action (FFDCA)-            To Be                       Determined
Final Action (FIFRA)-            To Be                       Determined
NPRM (FFDCA)-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4612; This action is a continuation of
the action described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since several pieces of that
action are now finalized, the Agency is spliting this piece into a
separate Agenda entry so that it can continue to be tracked.
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8492
Fax: 202 564-8501
Email: milewski.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov
Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8712
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: andersen.janet@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________
3272. REVISION OF PROCEDURAL RULES FOR HEARINGS ON CANCELLATIONS,
SUSPENSIONS, CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATIONS, AND DENIALS OF PESTICIDE
REGISTRATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(c) to 136a(d); 7 USC 136b(d) to 136b(f); 7
USC 136d(b) to 7 USC 136d(e); 7 USC 136w(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 164 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is preparing a comprehensive revision of the Rules of
Practice governing the conduct of licensing adjudications under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The
existing Rules of Practice were originally promulgated by EPA in 1973.
In the subsequent 30 years, Congress has substantially amended FIFRA,
creating a number of additional types of licensing adjudications which
are not expressly provided for in the existing Rules of Practice. In
order to include provisions tailored to these new types of proceedings,
and to incorporate the standard practices which have evolved and the
precedents which have been established since these rules were first
promulgated, EPA intends to comprehensively revise the FIFRA Rules of
Practice.
[[Page 65306]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4618;
Sectors Affected: 112 Animal Production; 111 Crop Production; 32532
Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Scott Garrison, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2333A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4047
Fax: 202 564-5644
Email: garrison.scott@epamail.epa.gov
Robert Perlis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, 2333A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5636
Fax: 202 564-5644
Email: perlis.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
3273. PESTICIDES; REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE
PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a)(h); 7 USC 136(w)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 15, 2000, The Final Rule is
due 240 days after close of comment period.
Abstract: This regulation will specify antimicrobial registration
reforms that will reduce to the extent possible the review time for
antimicrobial pesticides. The regulation will clarify criteria for
completeness of applications, and will specify or refer to a definition
of the various classes of antimicrobial pesticide use patterns and the
associated data and labeling requirements that would be consistent with
the degree and type of risk presented by each class. In addition, the
regulation will also include labeling standards for public health
antimicrobial products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/17/99                    64 FR 50671
Notice-                         11/16/99                    64 FR 62145
Final Action 1-                 12/14/01                    66 FR 64759
Final Action 2-                  To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3892;
Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/regpolicy.htm
Agency Contact: Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: frane.jean@epamail.epa.gov
Cleo Pizana, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-6431
Email: pizana.cleo@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________
3274. [bull] PESTICIDES; COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USERS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136; 7 USC 136i; 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171; 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA is proposing change to Federal regulations guiding
the certified pesticide applicator program (40 CFR 171). Change is
sought to strengthen the regulations so that they may better protect
pesticide applicators and the public from harm due to pesticide
exposure. Changes would include having occupational users of pesticides
demonstrate competency by meeting minimum competency requirements;
ensuring that those who train on pesticide safety are competent; and
requiring additional competency determinations of those who use the
most toxic pesticides in a manner that could result in significant
exposure to the public. The need for change arose from EPA discussions
with key stakeholders. EPA has been in extensive discussions with
stakeholders since 1997 when the Certification and Training Assessment
Group (CTAG) was established. CTAG is a forum used by regulatory and
academic stakeholders to discuss the current state of, and the need for
improvements in, the national certified pesticide applicator program.
Throughout these extensive interactions with stakeholders, EPA has
learned of the need for changes to the regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 5007;
Agency Contact: Jeanne Kasai, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-3240
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: kasai.jeanne@epa.gov
Donald Eckerman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5062
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: eckerman.donald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________
3275. [bull] PESTICIDES; AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD
REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136; 7 USC 136w
[[Page 65307]]
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA is developing a proposal to revise the Federal
regulations guiding agricultural worker protection (40 CFR 170). The
changes under consideration are expected to help agricultural workers
protect themselves from potential hazards resulting from their
potential exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues. EPA is
proposing to make minor adjustments to improve and clarify current
requirements and facilitate enforcement. Other changes sought are to
establish a right-to-know Hazard Communication program and make
improvements to pesticide safety training. The need for change arose
from EPA discussions with key stakeholders beginning in 1996 and
continuing through 2004. EPA held nine public meetings throughout the
country during which the public submitted written and verbal comments
on issues of their concern. In 2000 through 2004, EPA held meetings
where invited stakeholders identified their issues and concerns with
the regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5006;
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-5062
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: eckerman.donald@epa.gov
Jeanne Kasai, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-3240
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: kasai.jeanne@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3276. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR SCREENING PROGRAM (EDSP); CHEMICAL SELECTION
APPROACH FOR INITIAL ROUND OF SCREENING
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice: Final Approach-         09/27/05                    70 FR 56449
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary Belefski
Phone: 202 564-8461
Fax: 202 564-8452
Email: belefski.mary@epa.gov
Gary Timm
Phone: 202 564-8474
Fax: 202 564-8482
Email: timm.gary@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3277. FUTURE TESTING FOR EXISTING CHEMICALS (OVERVIEW ENTRY)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2611 ``TSCA 12''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under Section
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment, and/or the chemical is produced and enters the environment
in substantial quantities or there is or maybe significant or
substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the available data to
evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing is needed to
develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program in EPA's Office
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works with members of
the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via TSCA Section 4
Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary Testing Agreements
(VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource intensive than formal
TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to consider agreed-upon pollution
prevention and other types of product stewardship initiatives by the
chemical industry as a possible substitute for or adjunct to certain
types of needed testing. For chemicals that have been designated for
priority testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee
(ITC) or recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12-month
statutory requirement does not apply), the Agency will consider whether
to require testing of the chemical through rulemaking, ECA or VTA, or
will publish a notice which provides the reasons for not doing so in
the case of a particular chemical. The Agency may also consider test
rules, ECAs or VTAs for chemicals or categories of chemicals which have
been identified for testing consideration by other Federal or other EPA
offices through EPA review processes. This regulatory agenda entry is
considered a ``generic entry'' because it is intended to alert the
public that within the next 6 months the Agency may consider other
chemicals for test rules, ECAs or VTAs that are not yet identified. A
separate activity specific entry will be included in the regulatory
agenda once the
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Agency decides to develop a test rule, ECA or VTA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice/ANPRM-                   03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3278. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; AMENDMENTS FOR RENOVATION, REPAIR AND
PAINTING
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 112 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________
3279. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROHIBITIONS
AGAINST MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6(e)(3)(B)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
provides that the Administrator may grant, by rule, exemptions from the
prohibitions against manufacturing, processing and distribution in
commerce of PCBs upon finding that 1) No unreasonable risk to health or
the environment will occur, and 2) good faith efforts have been made by
the petitioner to develop a substitute for PCB which does not pose an
unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM: New DOD Petition-         12/00/05
Final Action: DOD Petition-     12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2150;
Sectors Affected: 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and
Distribution; 31-33 Manufacturing; 5133 Telecommunications
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb
Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0515
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: gimlin.peter@epamail.epa.gov
Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0514
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
3280. AMENDMENT TO THE PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION EXEMPTIONS; REVISIONS
OF EXEMPTIONS FOR POLYMERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 723
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In September 2005, EPA proposed an amendment to the Polymer
Exemption Rule, which provides an exemption from the premanufacture
notification (PMN) requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA). The proposed amendment would exclude from eligibility polymers
containing as an integral part of their composition, except as
impurities, certain perfluoroalkyl moieties consisting of a CF3- or
longer chain length. This proposed exclusion includes polymers that
contain any one or more of the following: perfluoroalkyl sulfonates
(PFAS); perfluoroalkyl carboxylates (PFAC); fluorotelomers; or
perfluoroalkyl moieties that are covalently bound to either a carbon or
sulfur atom where the carbon or sulfur atom is an integral part of the
polymer molecule. If finalized as proposed, any person who intends to
manufacture (or import) any of these polymers not already on the TSCA
Inventory would have to complete the TSCA premanufacture review process
prior to commencing the manufacture or import of such polymers. EPA
believes this proposed change to the current regulation is necessary
because, based on recent information, EPA can no longer conclude that
these polymers ``will not present an unreasonable risk to human health
or the environment,'' which is the determination necessary to support
an exemption under TSCA, such as the Polymer Exemption Rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4635;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral
Product Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
[[Page 65309]]
Agency Contact: Geraldine Hilton, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8986
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: hilton.geraldine@epa.gov
Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: cool.rebecca@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________
3281. TEST RULE; CERTAIN CHEMICALS ON THE ATSDR PRIORITY LIST OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of
eight chemicals to fulfill data needs identified by the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and EPA pursuant to the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) section 104(i). Under CERCLA, ATSDR is to establish a list of
priority hazardous substances found at superfund sites, develop
toxicological profiles for the hazardous substances, identify priority
data needs, and establish a research program obtaining the necessary
data. This action is a component of ATSDR's research program. Data from
this action would provide specific information about the substances for
the public and scientific community. The information would be used in
conducting comprehensive public health assessments of populations
living near hazardous waste sites. Scientific data improves the quality
of risk assessments used by EPA, other Federal agencies, and State and
local governments. The risk assessments affect standards, guidelines,
listing/delisting, and other decisions affecting public health and the
environment. In addition, this action would require manufacturers and
processors to develop data for these chemicals that will be used by EPA
under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to evaluate residual risks from hazardous
air pollutants (HAPs) on the list of HAPs in the CAA under section
112(f), 42 USC 7412(f) and sections 112(d and e). Data from this action
would also be used to support implementation of several provisions of
section 112 of the CAA including, determining risks remaining after the
application of technology based standards under section 112(d) of the
CAA, estimating the risks associated with accidental releases, and
determining whether or not substances should be removed (delisted) from
section (b)(1) of the CAA list of HAPS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2563;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8161
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: jones.robert@epamail.epa.gov
Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________
3282. [bull] SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); MERCURY SWITCHES IN MOTOR
VEHICLES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under
section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for mercury
used in convenience light switches, anti-lock braking system (ABS)
sensors, and active ride control sensors in motor vehicles. This action
would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process
mercury for these uses, including when mercury is imported or processed
as part of an article, to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing
such activity. The required notice would provide EPA with the
opportunity to evaluate the use of mercury in these switches, and, if
necessary, to prohibit or limit such activity before it occurs to
prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4983;
Sectors Affected: 335931 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing;
3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0498
Fax: 202 566-0469
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
Nancy Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0492
Email: wilson.nancy@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________
3283. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); SELECTED FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 5
[[Page 65310]]
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Upon completion of the residential upholstered furniture
(RUF) flammability standards under consideration by the Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EPA would propose a significant new
use rule (SNUR) under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) covering certain flame retardant chemicals for use in RUF. The
SNUR would require companies wanting to import or manufacture these
chemicals for use as a flame retardant in RUF to submit a significant
new use notice (SNUN) to the Agency at least 90 days prior to beginning
those activities. The required notice will provide EPA with the
opportunity to evaluate their use as flame retardant chemicals in RUF,
and if necessary to prohibit or limit such activity before it occurs to
prevent any unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4512;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 337121
Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
Agency Contact: John Bowser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8082
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: bowser.john@epamail.epa.gov
Carolyn Grandson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: grandson.carolyn@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________
3284. NOTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL EXPORTS UNDER TSCA SECTION 12(B)
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 113 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________
3285. TSCA INVENTORY NOMENCLATURE FOR ENZYMES AND PROTEINS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720.45
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) issued in
November 2004, EPA announced and sought comment on whether it should
establish new procedures and regulations for naming enzymes and
proteins when listing such substances on the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA) Chemical Substances Inventory (TSCA Inventory). The ANPRM
outlined four identification elements that EPA currently believes are
appropriate for use in developing unique TSCA Inventory nomenclature
for proteinaceous enzymes. The Agency also solicited public comment on
several specific questions relating to this topic. EPA is currently
evaluating the comments received and is developing a proposed
rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          11/15/04                    69 FR 65565
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4878, EDocket No. OPPT-2003-0058;
Agency Contact: Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
Henry Lau, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, TS-793, 7406M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8572
Email: lau.henry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________
3286. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); EXEMPTION REQUEST FROM U.S.
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (MARAD)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6(e)(3)(B)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is responsible for
disposing of surplus Navy non-combatant ships; many of these ships
contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in electrical equipment, and
are contaminated with > 50 ppm PCBs in paint, gaskets and cable that
cannot be easily removed. In 2003, MARAD exported 4 surplus ships to a
shipyard in the United Kingdom, Able UK, for scrapping; however, the
planned export of an additional 9 ships had been prevented by a
temporary restraining order issued by the U.S. District Court for D.C..
Although EPA issued a letter of enforcement discretion in May 2003, on
July 29, 2004, MARAD submitted a partial petition for an export ban
exemption under TSCA 6(e)(3) (B). Upon receipt of a completed petition,
the Agency will conclude its review. EPA can grant these petitions
through notice-and-comment rulemaking for a period of up to one year,
provided it can make a finding of no unreasonable risk and good faith
efforts to find substitutes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2150.1, EDocket No. OPPT-2004-0107;
Split from RIN 2070-AB20.
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb/
Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0515
[[Page 65311]]
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: gimlin.peter@epamail.epa.gov
Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0514
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________
3287. LEAD-BASED PAINT; PRE-RENOVATION LEAD EDUCATION RULE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2686(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745.83 (Revision); 40 CFR 745.8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
revise its regulations implementing section 406(b) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require the use of a new lead hazard
information pamphlet, ``Protect Your Family From Lead During Renovation
& Remodeling'' (R&R Pamphlet). In housing containing lead-based paint,
there is an increased risk of lead poisoning during renovation
activities, particularly to children under six years of age. To better
inform families about the risk and to encourage greater public health
and safety during renovation activities, EPA has developed a
renovation-specific information pamphlet for families. This new
pamphlet gives information on lead-based paint hazards in a home, lead
testing, how to select a contractor, what precautions to take during
the renovation, and proper cleanup activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4953;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/
Agency Contact: Joshua Novikoff, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T,
Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0502
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: novikoff.joshua@epamail.epa.gov
Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ14
_______________________________________________________________________
3288. EFFECTS OF TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP ON OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 5
OF TSCA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Companies frequently transfer ownership or other rights with
respect to a chemical substance to a different company or person. These
transfers may have regulatory implications because of the transferor's
earlier submittal under the Toxic Substances Control Act (the Act) of a
premanufacture notice, a significant new use notice or an exemption
notice to EPA for the chemical substance. Either prior to or after
commencing the manufacture of the chemical substance, the company may
want to transfer the right to manufacture the chemical substance to a
new company as part of a merger, corporate reorganization or other
business transaction. The Act can be interpreted as requiring the
transferee of a right to manufacture to submit a new premanufacture
notice to the Agency, because the transferee is a new person. However,
the Agency has not always required the transferee to submit a new
notice and has allowed the transferee to manufacture the chemical
substance under the original company's authorization. Because there are
no rules or formal guidance concerning the procedure for transferring
rights to manufacture, this issue has not been addressed in a clear and
consistent manner. Furthermore, it is not clear if a transferee of a
right to manufacture is liable under the Act to the same extent as the
transferor. Therefore, to clarify these issues, EPA proposes to adopt a
rule to accomplish several purposes: (1) To provide a clear procedural
mechanism to facilitate the transfer of rights to manufacture to new
persons; (2) to require the transferee to specifically assume all of
the legal obligations associated with the transferred right to
manufacture; and (3) to provide notice to the Agency of a proposed
transfer of a right to manufacture, thereby allowing the Agency to
engage in more meaningful compliance monitoring.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4975;
Agency Contact: James Vinch, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-1256
Fax: 202 564-1256
Email: vinch.james@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________
3289. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE, PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATES (PFAS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604; 15 USC 2607; 15 USC 2625
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721.9582 (Amended)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend a significant new use rule (SNUR)
under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for
certain perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS) substances which were not
addressed by the previous PFAS SNURs (67 FR 11008, March 11, 2002; 67
FR 72854, December 9, 2002), codified at 40 CFR 721.9582. EPA is
proposing to amend the PFAS SNUR at 40 CFR 721.9582 by adding a new
Table 3 containing all PFAS chemicals currently on the TSCA Inventory
but not already subject to the PFAS SNUR. This proposed rule would
require manufacturers, including importers, to notify EPA at least 90
days before commencing the manufacture or import of these chemical
substances for the significant new uses described in this document
after January 1, 2007. EPA believes that this action is necessary
because the PFAS component of these chemical
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substances may be hazardous to human health and the environment. The
required notice will provide EPA the opportunity to evaluate intended
significant new uses and associated activities before they occur and,
if necessary, to prohibit or limit those activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4974;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm
Agency Contact: Amy Breedlove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: breedlove.amy@epa.gov
Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________
3290. [bull] CLARIFICATION ON GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVATED PHOSPHORS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is developing guidance to clarify the chemical
identification of activated phosphors for purposes of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA
Inventory). Specifically, the Agency is developing guidance to clarify
that an activated phosphor not currently listed on the TSCA Inventory
is considered a new chemical under TSCA. Prior to initiating the
manufacture or import of a new chemical, TSCA sec. 5 requires a company
to submit a premanufacture notice (PMN) to EPA. Apparently this has not
been clear and several firms have initiated the manufacture of
activated phosphor materials that are not listed on the TSCA Inventory
without having submitted the required PMN. EPA intends to seek public
comment on draft guidance in this area to ensure that the necessary
clarity is provided.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice-                         11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4984;
Agency Contact: David Schutz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9262
Fax: 202 564-9262
Email: schutz.david@epa.gov
Linda Gerber, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9262
Fax: 202 564-9262
Email: gerber.linda@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3291. LEAD FISHING SINKERS; RESPONSE TO CITIZENS PETITION AND PROPOSED
BAN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 20, 1992, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF),
Federation of Fly Fishers, Trumpeter Swan Society, and North American
Loon Fund petitioned EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA), and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), to
initiate rulemaking proceedings under section 6 of TSCA to require that
the sale of lead fishing sinkers be accompanied by an appropriate label
or notice warning that such products are toxic to wildlife. EPA granted
the petition, however, the Agency believes that a labeling provision
would not adequately address the risk of injury to waterfowl and other
birds (waterbirds), from ingestion of lead fishing sinkers. In
addition, EPA also believes that zinc fishing sinkers adversely affect
waterbirds, and can cause mortality. Therefore, EPA has proposed a rule
under section 6(a) of TSCA to prohibit the manufacturing, processing,
and distribution in commerce in the United States, of certain smaller
size fishing sinkers containing lead and zinc, and mixed with other
substances, including those made of brass. EPA intends to publish a
notice withdrawing the proposal.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          05/13/91                    56 FR 22096
NPRM-                           03/09/94                    59 FR 11122
Notice: Withdrwal of NPRM-      10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3252;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0486
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: cantor.doreen@epa.gov
Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic
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Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
3292. TEST RULE; TESTING OF CERTAIN HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV)
CHEMICALS
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 123 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________
3293. TSCA SECTION 8(A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a) ``TSCA 8(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 712
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These rules add chemicals to the list of chemicals and
designated mixtures subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances
Control Act section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (40
CFR part 712). These chemicals have been identified by the Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and other Federal
agencies, as well as recommended for testing consideration by the
Interagency Testing Committee. Manufacturers and importers are required
to submit exposure-related data (EPA Form No. 7710-35) on the
chemicals. These data will be used to monitor the levels of production,
import and/or processing of these substances and the avenues of human
and environmental exposure to these substances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final 51st ITC List-            06/11/03                    68 FR 34832
Final 53rd ITC List-            12/07/04                    69 FR 70552
Final 55th ITC List-            10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2178;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8086
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: brown.gerry@epamail.epa.gov
Joseph Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8886
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: nash.joseph@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________
3294. TSCA SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d) ``TSCA 8(d)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These rules require chemical manufacturers, importers and
processors to submit unpublished health and safety data on chemicals
added to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(d) Health
and Safety Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR part 716). These chemicals have
been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other
EPA offices, and other Federal agencies, as well as recommended for
testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC). The
Regulatory Agenda identifies the most recent rules and any anticipated
rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: 51st ITC List (has
actions from lists 43, 47, and
50)-                            05/04/04                    69 FR 24517
Final: 55th and 56th ITC Lists- 10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1139;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8086
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: brown.gerry@epamail.epa.gov
John Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8156
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: harris.john@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
3295. TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE RULE REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a) ``TSCA 8(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In this follow-on action to the Inventory Update Rule
Amendments (IURA) (RIN 2070-AC61) that was finalized in January 2003,
EPA is making additional changes to the IUR to adjust the submission
period and the reporting frequency, clarify requirements for the ``low
current interest'' partial exemption petitions, add chemicals to the
petroleum process streams partial exemption, amend the list of
commercial and consumer product use categories, separate reporting of
manufacture and import production volume, restrict reporting of
processing and use information to domestic activities only, adjust the
definition for polymer, remove the requirement to determine
confidentiality of production volume in ranges. These changes clarify
the rule and reduce the burden associated with reporting. In addition,
the Agency will amend the IUR to allow electronic submissions though
EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) system.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/26/05                     70 FR 3658
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Direct Final Action; Using CDX- 11/00/05
Final Rule-                     11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3301.1, EDocket No. OPPT-2004-0106;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal
Products Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/iur
Agency Contact: Susan Sharkey, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7406M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8789
Fax: 202 564-8893
Email: sharkey.susan@epamail.epa.gov
Robert Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7406M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8786
Fax: 202 564-8893
Email: lee.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________
3296. VOLUNTARY HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV) CHEMICAL CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq (TSCA)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: One of the key components of the Chemical Right-to-Know
(ChemRTK) Initiative is the HPV Challenge Program. The goal of this
program is to ensure that a baseline set of health and environmental
effects data on approximately 2,800 high production volume (HPV)
chemicals is made available to EPA and the public. U.S. HPV chemicals
are industrial chemicals that are manufactured or imported into the
United States in volumes of 1 million pounds or more per year. U.S.
Manufacturers and importers of HPV chemicals were invited to
voluntarily sponsor chemicals in the HPV Challenge Program. Sponsorship
entails the identification and initial assessment of the adequacy of
existing information, the conduct of new testing only if adequate
information does not exist, and making the new and existing test
results available to the public. Any needed testing on the HPV
chemicals in the HPV Challenge Program should be completed by 2004 with
all data available to the public by 2005. The Agency intends to
consider specific chemicals which are not voluntarily sponsored in the
HPV Challenge Program as candidates for test rules under Section 4 of
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Although this Initiative is
not a rulemaking, EPA has included it in the Regulatory Agenda to
inform the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice-                         12/26/00                    65 FR 81686
Notice: Initiative Complete-    07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4176; See also items identified under
the following RINs 2070-AD09; 2070-AD38; RIN 2070-AD16; RIN 2070-AC27.
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/chemrtk/volchall.htm
Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8176
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: sheridan.diane@epamail.epa.gov
Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________
3297. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); CERTAIN POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL
ETHERS (PBDES)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA sec 5''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section
5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covering certain
polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs). The SNUR would require companies
wanting to import or manufacture these chemicals for the significant
new uses described in the SNUR to submit a significant new use notice
(SNUN) to the Agency at least 90 days prior to beginning those
activities. The SNUN provides EPA the opportunity to evaluate the
intended use, and, if necessary, prohibit or limit that use before it
occurs. Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, the only United States
manufacturer of pentaBDE and octaBDE, is voluntarily phasing out of
these commercial products by the end of 2004. The chemical substances
subject to this proposed rule are these commercial products, and other
PBDE congeners that comprise these products. This proposed rule would
require manufacturers and importers to notify EPA at least 90 days
before commencing the manufacture or import of any one or more of these
chemicals on or after January 1, 2005, for any use. Environmental
monitoring programs detected several PBDEs in human breast milk, fish,
aquatic birds, and elsewhere in the environment. The exact mechanisms
or pathways by which these PBDEs end up in the environment and humans
is not known, but would include releases from manufacturing or
processing of the chemicals into products like plastics or textiles,
aging and wear of the end consumer products, and direct exposure during
use (e.g., from furniture). The limited data that is currently
available indicate the potential for adverse effects to humans and
environmental organisms, but existing hazard and exposure information
is incomplete. These factors, taken together, raise concerns for long
term potential adverse effects in people and wildlife over time if
these chemicals should continue to be
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produced, released, and built up in the environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/06/04                    69 FR 70404
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4870, EDocket No. OPPT-2004-0085;
Agency Contact: Kenneth Moss, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9232
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: moss.kenneth@epa.gov
Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________
3298. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: PFOA is a synthetic (man-made) chemical that does not occur
naturally in the environment. EPA identified data gaps regarding the
sources and exposure pathways of PFOA and is seeking additional data
concerning the potential relationship between fluoropolymer and
fluorotelomer based polymer chemicals and PFOA. EPA has invited
interested parties to monitor or participate in negotiations for
developing several industry sponsored testing programs concerning
fluoropolymers and fluorotelomer based polymers which may metabolize or
degrade to PFOA. These testing programs would be set in place
preferably as publicly negotiated enforceable consent agreements (ECAs)
under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) among EPA,
industry, and interested parties under section 4 of TSCA, but may also
be established as negotiated memoranda of understanding (MOUs) where
circumstances preclude moving forward under ECAs. The goal of the PFOA
ECA process is to better understand the sources and exposure pathways
leading to the presence of PFOA in humans and the environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: ECA and CO for
Fluoropolymer Chemicals
Incineration-                   07/08/05                    70 FR 39630
Final: ECA and CO for
Fluorotelomer- based Polymer
Chemicals Incineration-         07/08/05                    70 FR 39624
Notice; Measurement of PFOA
Generated from Thermal
Degradation of Fluoropolymer
Chemicals-                      03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.1, EDocket No. OPPT-2003-0012;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/index.htm
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________
3299. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR DIETHANOLAMINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under Section
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via
TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource
intensive than formal TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to consider
agreed-upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air
pollutants (``HAPs''), including diethanolamine (61 FR 33178, June 26,
1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997 (FRL-
5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited the
submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via ECAs,
including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure.
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Alkanolamines
Panel submitted a proposal on November 25, 1996 for alternative testing
involving PK studies. ORD/NCEA performed a technical analysis of the
proposal in November of 1997. A public meeting was held on February 24,
1998. The Alkanolamines Panel of ACC has submitted three update
letters, one in April 1999, one in May of 2003 and one in January of
2005. Under this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an
ECA that will provide health effects testing sufficient to meet the
data needs
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specified in the proposed HAPs Section 4 test rule, as amended.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: ECA and Consent Order-   09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.4;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________
3300. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under Section
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via
TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource
intensive than formal TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to consider
agreed-upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air
pollutants (``HAPs''), including hydrogen fluoride (61 FR 33178, June
26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997
(FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited
the submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via ECAs,
including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure.
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Hydrogen
Fluoride (HF) Panel submitted a proposal for alternative testing
involving PK studies for HF on November 27, 1996. EPA responded to this
proposal by letter on June 26, 1997, indicating that this approach
could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA negotiations. Under
this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an ECA for
health effects testing sufficient to meet the data needs specified in
the proposed HAPs Section 4 test rule, as amended.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: ECA and Consent Order-   09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.5;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________
3301. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under section
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via
TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource
intensive than formal TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to consider
agreed-upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air
pollutants (``HAPs''), including phthalic anhydride (61 FR 33178, June
26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997
(FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited
the submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via
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ECAs, including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure.
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Phthalic
Anydride (PA) Panel submitted a proposal for alternative testing
involving PK studies for PA on November 22, 1996. EPA responded to this
proposal by letter on July 10, 1997, indicating that this approach
could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA negotiations. Under
this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an ECA for
health effects testing sufficient to meet the data needs specified in
the proposed HAPs Section 4 test rule, as amended.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action - ECA-             09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.7;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________
3302. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE FOR GLYCOL ETHERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604; 15 USC 2607; 15 USC 2625
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (amended)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under
section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which would
require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the
manufacture, import or processing of 2-ethoxyethanol (2-EE) (CAS No.
110-80-5), 2-ethoxyethanol acetate (2-EEA) (CAS No. 111-15-9), 2-
methoxyethanol (2-ME) (CAS No.109-86-4), or 2-methoxyethanol acetate
(2-MEA) (CAS No.110-49-6) for use in a consumer product. EPA believes
that this action is necessary because 2-EE, 2-EEA, 2-ME, and 2-MEA may
be hazardous to human health and their use in a consumer product may
result in significant human exposure. The required notice would provide
EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended uses and associated
activities, and if necessary, prohibit or limit those uses and
activities before they occur. There are no anticipated impacts on small
business.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/01/05                     70 FR 9902
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4942, EDocket No. OPPT-2004-0111;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm
Agency Contact: Amy Breedlove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: breedlove.amy@epa.gov
Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________
3303. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under Section
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via
TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource
intensive than formal TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to consider
agreed-upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs), including maleic anhydride (61 FR 33178, June 26,
1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997 (FRL-
5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited the
submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via ECAs,
including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure.
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Maleic
Anhydride (MA) Panel submitted a proposal for alternative testing
involving PK studies for MA on November 8, 1996. EPA responded to the
Panel's proposal by letter on July 10, 1997, indicating that this
approach could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA negotiations.
Under this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an ECA for
health effects testing sufficient to meet the data needs specified in
the proposed HAPs Section 4 test rule, as amended.
[[Page 65318]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: ECA and Consent Order-   09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.6;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3304. ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646 ``TSCA 206''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 28, 1992.
Abstract: The Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act
(ASHARA) amended TSCA to require that EPA revise its asbestos model
accreditation plan (MAP) to extend training and accreditation
requirements to include persons performing certain asbestos-related
work in public or commercial buildings, to increase the minimum number
of training hours required for accreditation purposes and to effect
other changes necessary to implement the amendments. On February 3,
1994, EPA issued an interim final rule to revise the asbestos MAP to
clarify the types of persons who must be accredited to work with
asbestos in schools and public or commercial buildings; to increase the
minimum number of hours of training for asbestos abatement workers and
contractor/supervisors, including additional hours of hands-on health
and safety training; and to effect a variety of other necessary changes
as mandated by section 15(a)(3) of the ASHARA. This interim final rule
satisfied the statutory deadline. EPA will continue to consider
finalizing the MAP rule and/ or promulgating regulatory revisions to
sunset current EPA MAP accreditations granted to training providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Model Plan-                     05/13/92                    57 FR 20438
Interim Final Action-           02/03/94                     59 FR 5236
Final Action-                   05/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3148;
Sectors Affected: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
Agency Contact: Robert Courtnage, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1081
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: courtnage.robert@epamail.epa.gov
Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0514
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC51
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3305. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES; TRAINING,
ACCREDITATION, AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments and the private sector.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2682, 2684; PL 102-550 sec 402; PL 102-550 sec
404
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
mandates EPA promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint (LBP)
activities to ensure that individuals engaged in such activities are
properly trained, that LBP training programs are accredited, and that
contractors engaged in such activities are certified. In addition, EPA
must promulgate a Model State program which may be adopted by any State
which seeks to administer and enforce a State Program. EPA promulgated
regulations for training and certification of training programs for LBP
activities and child occupied facilities in 1996 (see 40 CFR 745).
Regulations for LBP activities in public and commercial buildings and
bridges and other structures are still under development.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4376;
Sectors Affected: 23411 Highway and Street Construction; 611519 Other
Technical and Trade Schools
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/
Agency Contact: Cindy Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0484
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: wheeler.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________
3306. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); DISPOSAL OF PCBS; IMPLEMENTATION
ISSUES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607 ``TSCA 6''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation will clarify and expand on
implementation issues that have arisen as a result of the publication
of the 1998 PCB Disposal Amendments (63 FR 35384). Topics will include
but not be limited to, Use Authorizations, Public Participation
Process, Appeals Process, Natural Gas Pipelines, Testing and Analysis,
Manifesting of PCB Waste, Publication Process for Validated Alternate
Decontamination Solvents and PCB Analytical Methods and Storage of
Dedicated PCB Equipment. The action to authorize certain non-liquid PCB
applications is also included in this action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4597;
Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 81 Other Services (except Public
Administration); 54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 92
Public Administration; 53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; 48-49
Transportation; 22 Utilities; 562 Waste Management and Remediation
Services
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb
Agency Contact: Sara McGurk, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0480
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: mcgurk.sara@epamail.epa.gov
Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0514
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________
3307. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES (SNURS); FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA regulates the commercial development of new chemicals
that have completed premanufacture notice (PMN) review. In a PMN
review, the Agency assesses whether or not a chemical's manufacture,
import, process, distribution, use, or disposal outside the activities
described in the PMN may present an unreasonable risk. EPA will issue
Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) requiring 90-day notification to EPA
from any manufacturer, importer, or processor who would engage in
activities that are designated as significant new uses. Under the
Expedited Follow-up Rule (EFUR) which became effective on October 12,
1989, EPA will identify such new chemicals and publish them in a batch
SNUR 3-4 times per year. Chemicals that were subject to a proposed SNUR
before the effective date of the EFUR or do not qualify under the EFUR,
may be regulated individually by notice and comment rulemaking and are
listed below.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM: 84-1056-                  06/11/86                    51 FR 21199
NPRM: 86-566-                   12/08/87                    52 FR 46496
NPRM: Aluminum Cross-linked
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose- 06/11/93                    58 FR 32628
Final: 84-1056-                 12/00/07
Final: 86-566-                  12/00/07
Final: Aluminum Cross-linked
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose- 12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1976;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal
Products Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm
Agency Contact: Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: cool.rebecca@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AA59
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3308. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); CHEMICAL-SPECIFIC SNURS TO EXTEND
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5(E) ORDERS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: When the Agency determines that uncontrolled manufacture,
import, processing, distribution, use or disposal of a premanufacture
notification (PMN) substance may present an unreasonable risk, it may
issue a section 5(e) consent order to limit these activities. However,
such orders apply only to the PMN submitter. Once the new substance is
entered on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) chemical inventory,
others can manufacture, import or process the substance without
controls. Therefore, EPA extends the controls to apply to others by
designating manufacture, import or processing of the substances for
uses without the specified controls as significant new uses. Under the
Expedited Follow-Up Rule, which became effective on October 10, 1989
(54 FR 31314), EPA routinely publishes batch SNURs containing routine
section 5(e) and non-5(e) SNURs. However, certain activities, such as
modifications, withdrawals, revocations, and SNURs upon which comments
are received in the direct final publication process, are subject to
notice and comment rulemaking and are listed below.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM: Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-
1840)-                          06/06/94                    59 FR 29255
NPRM: Alkenyl Ether of
Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458)-   12/19/94                    59 FR 65289
NPRM: Certain Chemical
Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91-
1298 91-1297)-                  06/26/97                    62 FR 34421
Final: Alkenyl Ether of
Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458)-   12/00/06
Final: Aromatic Amino Ether
(P90-1840)-                     12/00/06
Final: Certain Chemical
Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91-
1298 91-1297)-                  12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3495;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal
Products Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm
Agency Contact: Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: cool.rebecca@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
3309. VOLUNTARY CHILDREN'S CHEMICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (VCCEP)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq (TSCA)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a voluntary program to evaluate commercial chemicals
to which children may have a high likelihood of exposure. Designed with
extensive stakeholder participation, the purpose of this voluntary
program is to obtain toxicity and exposure data needed to assess the
risk of childhood exposure to commercial chemicals. EPA launched a
pilot of this program on December 26, 2000. Manufacturers of 20 of the
23 pilot chemicals have volunteered to sponsor their chemicals in tier
1 in the pilot. A workshop was held in December 2001 to provide
sponsors with additional guidance on the scope and content of the
exposure assessments they will prepare. A peer consultation process is
being used to evaluate the scientific merits of the hazard, exposure,
and risk assessments submitted by sponsors. Assessments for eight
chemicals have been evaluated in the peer consultation process.
Information on VCCEP and the chemical assessments submitted to date are
available to the public at www.epa.gov/chemrtk/vccep1. Although not
currently involving a rulemaking, EPA has included this pilot program
in the Regulatory Agenda to inform the public about activities like
this related to its chemical testing program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice: Initiation of
Stakeholder Process & Public
Meeting-                        08/26/99                    64 FR 46673
Notice: Stakeholder Involvement
Process & Public Meeting-       03/29/00                    65 FR 16590
Notice Announcing VCCEP & Pilot-12/26/00                    65 FR 81700
Notice: Status of Pilot-        12/00/06
Peer Consultation Process-       To Be                       Determined
Pilot Program Activites-         To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4876;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/chemrtk/vccep
Agency Contact: Linda Gerber, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9262
Fax: 202 564-9262
Email: gerber.linda@epa.gov
Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8172
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: roman.catherine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC27
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3310. TEST RULE; HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (HAPS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing health effects testing under TSCA section 4
in support of programs and activities required under section 112 of the
Clean Air Act (CAA), governing Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Section
112 of the CAA directs EPA to determine the risk to health and the
environment remaining after application of technology-based emissions
standards to major and area sources. Section 112 also sets forth a
mechanism for revising and modifying the statutory list of 189 HAPs
under section 112(b), and requirements for an accidental release
control program. These data will also be important for the right-to-
know program given the large release of these chemicals to the
atmosphere. In order to implement these and other programs and
requirements under section 112, EPA must identify the health and
environment effects of potential concern from exposure to HAPs,
ascertain the minimum data needed to adequately characterize those
health and environmental effects, and assess the risks posed by HAPs.
In addition, under section 103(d), EPA is required to conduct a
research program on the short- and long-term effects of air pollutants
on human health, ascertain the minimum data needed to adequately
characterize those health and environmental effects, and assess the
risks posed by HAPs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/26/96                    61 FR 33178
Supplemental NPRM-              12/24/97                    62 FR 67466
Supplemental NPRM 2-            04/21/98                    63 FR 19694
NPRM - Reproposal-              10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3487;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Rich Leukroth, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8167
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: leukroth.rich@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________
3311. TEST RULE; CERTAIN METALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2625 ``TSCA 26''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790-799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is coordinating an evaluation of the data needs for
assessing potential adverse affects that exposures to metals pose for
health and the environment with the Agency's efforts to develop a
framework for assessing potential risks from exposures to metals. This
activity is intended to lead to EPA proposing a test rule under section
4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A test rule would
require manufacturers and processors of certain metals (beryllium,
chromium, manganese, mercury, nickel, and selenium) to fulfill data
needs identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR) and EPA pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) section 104(I) and
the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112. Under CERCLA, ATSDR is to
establish a list of priority hazardous substances found at superfund
sites, develop toxicological profiles for the hazardous substances,
identify priority data needs, and establish a research program
obtaining the necessary data. This action is a component of ATSDR's
research program. Data from this action would provide specific
information about the substances for the public and scientific
communities. Data from this action would also be used to implement
several provisions of section 112 of the CAA, including determining
risks remaining after the application of technology based on standards
under section 112(d) of the CAA, estimating the risks associated with
accidental releases, and determining whether or not substances should
be removed from the CAA section (b)(1) list of HAPs (delisting).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3882;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8161
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: jones.robert@epamail.epa.gov
Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________
3312. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN OXYGENATED FUEL ADDITIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2625 ``TSCA 26''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), in the
administration of section 211 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), has requested
that OPPT use its TSCA section 4 testing authority to obtain health
effects data on a number of Oxygenated Fuel Additives (OFAs). These
data are needed by EPA and
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others to increase understanding of the toxicity of these substances
individually and in comparison to each other as well as to other OFAs
such as methyl t-butyl ether (MTBE). EPA will be soliciting interested
parties to work on an Enforceable Consent Agreement (ECA) under TSCA
section 4, through which responsible parties can agree to provide data
to EPA. Although not currently a rulemaking, EPA is including this in
the Regulatory Agenda to inform the public of this activity which will
have a regulatory impact once an ECA or other testing action is
proposed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final: ECA and Consent Order-    To Be                       Determined
Notice Soliciting Participation- To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4174;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
George Semeniuk, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8174
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: semeniuk.george@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________
3313. TEST RULE; MULTIPLE SUBSTANCE RULE FOR THE TESTING OF
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2625 TSCA 26
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799; 40 CFR 704
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 4, 1991, EPA issued a proposed TSCA Section 4 Test
Rule to require testing of 12 chemicals for developmental and/or
reproductive effects. Since issuing that proposed rule, 11 of the
subject chemical substances have been sponsored under the international
OECD HPV Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's voluntary
HPV Chemical Challenge Program, and/or the International Council of
Chemical Associations (ICCA). Information botained under these various
data collection/development programs will be used to inform EPA's
decision regarding the need to re-propose and ultimately finalize this
TSCA Section 4 Test Rule for some or all of the subject chemicals and
for which endpoints they should be tested.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM original-                  03/04/91                     56 FR 9092
NPRM - Reproposal-              12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4395;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8172
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: roman.catherine@epamail.epa.gov
Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________
3314. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON EXISTING CHEMICALS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''; 15 USC 2607 ``TSCA 8''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA monitors the commercial development of existing chemicals
of concern and/or gathers information to support planned or ongoing
risk assessments on such chemicals. As these chemicals are identified,
EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) sections 5 and/or 8 to require reporting of appropriate needed
information by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these
chemicals. Individual proposed or final rules will be published on at
least the chemicals listed below.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM: 2,4-Pentanedione-         09/27/89                    54 FR 39548
NPRM: Chloranil-                05/12/93                    58 FR 27980
NPRM: Heavy Metals-             01/15/02                     67 FR 1937
Final: Chloranil-               12/00/06
NPRM: Benzidine Congener Dyes-  12/00/06
Supp. NPRM: Benzidine Congener
Dyes-                           12/00/06
Final: Heavy Metals-            06/00/07
Supp. NPRM: 2,4-Pentanedione-   06/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1923;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum
Refineries
Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8176
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: sheridan.diane@epamail.epa.gov
Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
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Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: alwood.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
3315. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS (RCFS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''; 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to monitor the commercial
development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather
information to support risk assessments on such chemicals. As these
chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 and/or 6 to require reporting
by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/21/94                    59 FR 13294
Final Action-                   09/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3528;
Sectors Affected: 327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral
Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Robert Courtnage, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1081
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: courtnage.robert@epamail.epa.gov
Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0515
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: gimlin.peter@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________
3316. TSCA POLICY STATEMENT ON OVERSIGHT OF TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS
(INCLUDING PLANTS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As a follow-up to the final Biotechnology Rule under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) EPA intends to address TSCA
oversight of transgenic plants and other organisms. Recent information
indicates that transgenic plants and other organisms are being
developed for uses which appear to be subject to TSCA jurisdiction. For
example, plants are being genetically modified to produce industrial
grade, rather than food grade, oils. Many of these plants are subject
to oversight by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture while being tested in the
environment. Following APHIS approval of a petition for non-regulated
status filed pursuant to APHIS' regulations implementing the Federal
Plant Pest Act at 7 CFR Part 340, however, these plants cease to be
subject to regulation by USDA. Additionally, transgenic animals that
are not under the jurisdiction of FDA appear to be subject to TSCA.
Such animals may be genetically improved livestock for commercial
purposes. The policy statement would address whether EPA should
exercise jurisdiction under TSCA over such transgenic organisms prior
to their commercial use.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4598;
Agency Contact: Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8983
Fax: 202 564-9062
Email: chow.flora@epamail.epa.gov
Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: cool.rebecca@epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________
3317. LEAD-BASED PAINT; AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF
KNOWN LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS IN TARGET HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4852d
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745.100; 40 CFR 745.101; 40 CFR 745.102; 40 CFR
745.103; 40 CFR 745.107; 40 CFR 745.110; 40 CFR 745.113; 40 CFR
745.115; 40 CFR 745.118; 40 CFR 745.119
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendments will clarify to which target housing transactions
the rule applies; add or clarify definitions of important terms;
clarify the disclosure responsibilities of agents; clarify what
information must be disclosed; clarify recordkeeping requirements to
support enforcement; and will amend existing regulatory text to resolve
some inconsistent interpretations and to incorporate interpretations
that have been issued through guidance. Small businesses and state/
local/tribal governments that sell or lease target housing will be
affected in that they will need to become familiar with new/revised
requirements that apply to these transactions. Overall burden is not
expected to increase significantly.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4777;
Sectors Affected: 92511 Administration of Housing Programs; 53111
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings; 53121 Offices of Real
Estate Agents and Brokers; 522292 Real Estate Credit; 531311
Residential Property Managers
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URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/
Agency Contact: John Wilkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 566-0477
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: wilkins.john@epa.gov
Cindy Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0484
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: wheeler.cindy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________
3318. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR ARYL PHOSPHATES (ITC LIST 2)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January, 17, 1972 (57 FR 2138), EPA published a proposed
TSCA Section 4 test rule covering a number of aryl phosphate base
stocks. On March 30, 1993, EPA announced initiation of negotiations
with the Aryl Phosphates Panel of the Chemical Manufacturers
Association (now the American Chemistry Council or ACC) to develop a
TSCA Section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreement (ECA) for aryl phosphate
base stocks as an alternative approach to testing under the proposed
rule (58 FR 16669). On October 9, 1998, EPA sent letters to the Chief
Executive Officers of companies, including those who were participating
in the development of this ECA, to announce EPA's High Production
Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program. Consistent with the
international OECD Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's
HPV Challenge Program encourages US chemical producers and importers to
voluntarily provide existing screening level data, or, if none exist,
to develop such data on US HPV chemicals. Because some overlap of
testing requirements in the HPV Challenge and this ECA initiative were
identified, the industry committed to develop the screening level data
for the HPV Challenge Program before continuing with further
development of the ECA. In this way, results from the HPV Challenge
program would feed back into consideration of needs for the ECA testing
and, where possible, could avert some or all of the overlap testing
requirements. After completion of the industry's commitments under the
HPV Challenge Program, EPA will evaluate the need for any additional
testing of the subject AP base stocks under an ECA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          12/29/83                    48 FR 57452
NPRM-                           01/17/92                     57 FR 2138
Final: ECA and Consent Order-    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.2;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________
3319. TEST RULE; BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS (BFRS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On June 25, 1991 (56 FR 29140), EPA issued a proposed TSCA
Section 4 Test Rule for health and environmental effects and chemical
fate testing of 5 brominated flame retardants. Since issuing that
proposed rule, all of the subject chemical substances have been
sponsored under the international OECD HPV Screening Information Data
Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's voluntary US HPV Chemical Challenge Program,
and/or EPA's Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP).
Information obtained under these various data collection/development
programs will be used to inform EPA's decision regarding the need to
re-propose and ultimately finalize this TSCA Section 4 Test Rule for
some or all of the subject chemicals and for which endpoints they
should be tested.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/25/91                    56 FR 29140
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.3;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest
Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: schweer.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Dave R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8179
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AJ08
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3320. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT: MODIFICATION
TO THE THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY METHODOLOGY FOR THE EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES THAT ARE SOLIDS IN SOLUTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering an alternative approach for the threshold
planning quantity (TPQ) for chemicals on the Extremely Hazardous
Substances (EHS) List that are handled as solids in solution. The
current TPQ for solids in solution is based on the assumption that the
entire quantity of the solid chemical at a facility could potentially
be released to air in event of an accident. EPA will propose a rule
that would revise the TPQ for solids in solution and seek comment on an
alternative approach. EPA is pursuing this proposal in part based on
industry's request to revisit the TPQ rationale for the chemical
paraquat dichloride (handled as a solid in aqueous solution). If the
TPQ for solids in solution is raised, it would result in relieving some
facilities (number and type unknown at this time) from the regulatory
emergency planning and notification requirements under Section 302-304
of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). EPA
intends to evaluate various experimental data for accidental air
releases of solutions containing solid chemicals when developing
revised TPQs. EPA would also seek public comment on the appropriateness
of considering aerosol size as a factor for potential off-site exposure
to communities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4753;
Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7987
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: franklin.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________
3321. TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY REPORTING BURDEN REDUCTION RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2025-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
3322. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO DELETE CHROMIUM, ANTIMONY, TITANATE
FROM THE METAL COMPOUND CATEGORIES LISTED ON THE TOXICS RELEASE
INVENTORY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 ``EPCRA 313''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to
delete chromium, antimony, titanate from the list of toxic chemicals
reportable under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act (EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either
granting or denying the petition. If EPA grants the petition a notice
of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, if
EPA denies the petition a notice of petition denial will be published.
Chromium, antimony, titanate is reportable under the chromium and
antimony compound categories, the deletion of this chemical would
eliminate all the reporting requirements under the Toxic Chemical
Release Reporting Rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Response-                       12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.4; Split from RIN 2025-AA00.
Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: Within 180 days
of receipt the Agency must either initiate rulemaking or explain why
not in the Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in SIC codes 20-
39 plus the following industries and SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code
10 except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12
except SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 4931, 4939);
Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); Chemicals and
Allied Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Terminals and
Plants (SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389).
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________
3323. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO DELETE ACETONITRILE FROM THE TOXICS
RELEASE INVENTORY LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 ``EPCRA 313''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to
delete acetonitrile from the list of toxic chemicals reportable under
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
(EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either granting or denying
the petition. If EPA grants the petition a notice of proposed
rulemaking will
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be published in the Federal Register, if EPA denies the petition a
notice of petition denial will be published. The deletion of this
chemical would eliminate all the reporting requirements under the Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting Rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Response-                       02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.3; Split from RIN 2025-AA00.
Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: Within 180 days
of receipt the Agency must either initiate rulemaking or explain why
not in the Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in SIC codes 20-
39 plus the following industries and SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code
10 except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12
except SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 4931, 4939);
Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); Chemicals and
Allied Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Terminals and
Plants (SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389).
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3324. RULEMAKING TO CHANGE TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS FROM STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) CODES TO
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Federal
Register Notice of final decision (62 FR 68) to adopt the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the United States.
This rulemaking initiates the conversion from TRI Reporting using
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes to TRI Reporting using
NAICS codes. The TRI Program will convert to NAICS without producing
any changes in the facilities that are now subject to TRI reporting.
Therefore, there should be no increased burden resulting from this
action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/21/03                    68 FR 13872
Final Action-                   11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4595;
Sectors Affected: 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas); 221 Utilities; 562
Waste Management and Remediation Services; 422 Wholesale Trade,
Nondurable Goods
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Judith Kendall, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0750
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: kendall.judith@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
3325. ADDITION OF TOXICITY EQUIVALENCY (TEQ) REPORTING AND QUANTITY DATA
FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE DIOXIN AND DIOXIN-LIKE COMPOUNDS CATEGORY
UNDER EPCRA, SECTION 313
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) (i.e., the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)),
dioxin and dioxin-like compounds are reported in units of grams for the
category. This project will add toxic equivalency (TEQ) reporting for
the category and quantity data for individual members of the category
to the grams only reporting currently required for the category under
EPCRA section 313. TEQs are a weighted quantity measure based on the
toxicity of each dioxin congener relative to the most toxic dioxin
congeners, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 1,2,3,7,8-
pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. The addition of TEQ reporting will allow
better understanding of the releases and waste management quantities
currently reported to the TRI for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. TEQ
reporting will also make it easier to compare TRI data on dioxin and
dioxin-like compounds with other EPA activities which present data on
dioxin and dioxin-like compounds in terms of TEQs. Several industry
groups have written OMB supporting the addition of TEQ reporting to
TRI.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/07/05                    70 FR 10919
Final Action-                   01/00/06
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4692; TRI has not converted to NAICS so
the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes are listed: SIC Code
10 Metal Mining (except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094), SIC Code 12
Coal Mining (except SIC code 1241), SIC Code 20-39 Manufacturing, SIC
Codes 4911, 4931, and 4939 Electric Utilities (limited to facilities
that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating power for
distribution in commerce), SIC Code 4953 Commercial Hazardous Waste
Treatment (limited to facilities regulated under the RCRA, subtitle C,
42 U.S.C. section 6921 et seq.), SIC Code 5169 Chemicals and Allied
Products-Wholesale, SIC Code 5171 Petroleum Bulk Terminals and Plants,
SIC Code 7389 Solvent Recovery Services (limited to facilities
primarily engaged in solvent recovery services on a contract or fee
basis).
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3326. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT: AMENDMENTS AND
STREAMLINING RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11002; 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC
11021; 42 USC 11022
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355; 40 CFR 370
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will address the remaining issues from the proposed
rule of June 8, 1998. (Reporting thresholds for gasoline and diesel
fuel at retail gas stations were included in a separate final rule; 64
FR 7031, February 11, 1999.) This supplemental proposal will address
reporting thresholds for chemicals that pose minimal risk. The final
rule to the June 8, 1998 proposal and this supplemental proposal will
address: Reporting thresholds for rock salt, sand, gravel and other
chemicals that pose minimal risk; plain language rewrite; and may
consider reporting thresholds for facilities with some similarities to
gas stations (motor pools, marinas, etc.) and guidance on approaches to
State flexibility. This supplemental rule, when finalized, will
minimize burden for those facilities that are currently reporting
chemicals that pose minimal risk under sections 311 and 312 of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. This rule, when
finalized, may also reduce the number of facilities subject to these
reporting requirements. The reporting requirements under sections 311
and 312 are intended to enhance communities' and emergency response
officials' awareness of chemical hazards; to facilitate the development
of State and local emergency response plans; and to aid communities and
emergency response officials in preparing for and responding to
emergencies safely and effectively. By proposing to provide relief from
routine reporting of substances with minimal hazards and minimal risk,
state and local officials can focus on chemicals that may pose more
significant hazard or may present greater risks to the community.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/08/98                    63 FR 31268
Supplemental NPRM-               To Be                       Determined
Final-                           To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215;
Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov
Vanessa Rodriquez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7913
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________
3327. CLARIFY TRI REPORTING OBLIGATIONS UNDER EPCRA SECTION 313 FOR THE
METAL MINING ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTION AND BENEFICIATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) currently requires
reporting from metal mining facilities if they manufacture or process
25,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical or otherwise use 10,000
pounds or more of a listed chemical. These mining facilities engage in
the removal of naturally occurring materials from the earth. EPA had
considered naturally occurring materials to be manufactured by natural
processes. A recent court order set aside EPA's interpretation of
manufacture stating that naturally occurring ores can not be
manufactured within the meaning of EPCRA section 313. EPA is
considering clarifying how the definitions of manufacturing and
processing under EPCRA section 313 apply to the mining sector processes
of extraction and beneficiation. This action will not affect the coal
extraction activities exemption.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/00/07
Final Action-                   04/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4616;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Marc Edmonds, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0758
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: edmonds.marc@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
3328. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO ADD DIISONONYL PHTHALATE TO THE
TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 ``EPCRA 313''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to add
diisononyl phthalate to the list of toxic chemicals reportable under
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
(EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either granting or denying
the petition. If EPA grants the petition a notice of proposed
rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, if EPA denies the
petition a notice of petition denial will be published. The addition of
this chemical would make it subject to all the reporting requirements
under the Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/05/00                    65 FR 53681
Notice of Data Availability-    06/14/05                    70 FR 34437
Final Action-                   12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.1; Split from RIN 2025-AA00.
Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: Within 180 days
of receipt the Agency must either initiate rulemaking or explain why
not in the Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in SIC codes 20-
39 plus the following industries and SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code
10 except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12
except SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 4931, 4939);
Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); Chemicals and
Allied Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Terminals and
Plants (SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389).
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri
Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-0816
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: smith.ben@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3329. TRI REPORTING FORMS MODIFICATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action                    07/12/05                    70 FR 39931
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Shelley Fudge
Phone: 202-566-0674
Fax: 202-566-0741
Email: fudge.shelley@epamail.epa.gov
Kevin Donovan
Phone: 202-566-0676
Fax: 202-566-0715
Email: donovan.kevin-e@epa.gov
RIN: 2025-AA15
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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3330. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS: DETERMINATION OF EQUIVALENT TREATMENT
FOR MACROENCAPSULATION OF RADIOACTIVE LEAD SOLIDS; DEFINITION OF
MACROENCAPSULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6924
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268.42
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA anticipates taking action to grant a national
determination of equivalent treatment petition at the request of the
Department of Energy. Currently the use of containers is prohibited for
the disposal of radioactive lead solids. This necessitates the
segregation and separation of radioactive lead solids from other
debris. Containers of high density polyethylene (HDPE) can be
constructed that provide a resistant barrier to degradation by the
wastes and materials into which it may come into contact after
disposal. We believe these changes in disposal practices will promote
more efficient cleanup of contaminated sites by removing a regulatory
distinction between radioactive lead solids and other forms of
hazardous debris, reduce worker exposures, and promote further
advancement in new technologies for disposal. The use of containers are
expected to be less costly than extrusion coatings and, therefore, this
action would be cost neutral to cost beneficial to the Department of
Energy and other generators of radioactive lead solids.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Data Availability-    03/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4743; Action is of equivalent
regulatory stringency. States and Tribes will not be required to adopt.
Agency Contact: Juan Parra, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0478
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: parra.juan@epa.gov
Hugh Davis, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 306-0206
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: davis.hugh@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3331. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES GENERATED
BY COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCERS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6944(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is for the development of non-hazardous waste
regulations under subtitle D of the RCRA statute. The regulations will
apply to landfill and surface impoundment facilities that manage coal
combustion wastes generated by steam electric power generators, i.e.,
electric utilities and independent power producers. This action results
from EPA's regulatory determination for fossil fuel combustion wastes
(see 65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000), which concluded that waste management
regulations under RCRA are appropriate for certain coal combustion
wastes. The utility industry has made significant improvement in its
waste management practices over recent years, and most State regulatory
programs are similarly improving. However, public comment and other
analyses have convinced the Agency that coal combustion wastes could
pose significant risks to human health and the environment if they are
not properly managed. There is sufficient evidence that adequate
controls may not be in place. For example, 62 percent of existing
utility impoundments do not have groundwater monitoring; thus, their
impact on ground and surface waters cannot be evaluated in light of
numerous damage cases identified by the Agency that involve management
of these wastes. The intended benefits of this action will be to
prevent contamination or damage to ground waters and surface waters,
thereby avoiding risk to human health and the environment, including
ecological risks. The Agency is currently analyzing the human health
and eco risks, costs, and economic impact of this action as it develops
the proposed regulation. The Agency has considered alternatives to this
action, including regulating these wastes as hazardous wastes under
subtitle C of RCRA, but has rejected this approach as discussed in the
regulatory determination (see 65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000). EPA has also
considered issuing guidance instead of regulations to industry and
State and local governments to focus on these remaining waste
management issues but concluded that there will probably continue to be
some gaps in practices and controls and is concerned at the possibility
that these will go undressed. The Agency also believes the timeframe
for improvement of current practices is likely to be longer in the
absence of Federal regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4470; This rule may also impact
Federal, State, local or tribal governments that own coal-burning
commercial electric power generating facilities.
Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
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Agency Contact: Alexander Livnat, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7251
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: livnat.alexander@epamail.epa.gov
Steve Souders, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8431
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: souders.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________
3332. INCREASE METALS RECLAMATION FROM F006 WASTE STREAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Many metal finishers and other industrial sectors generate an
electroplating sludge as part of their production process that is
amenable to recycling; i.e., the sludge contains economically
recoverable amounts of metals such as copper, nickel, zinc, etc. These
sludges (F006) are listed hazardous wastes subject to RCRA regulations.
Many generators continue to send these sludges for treatment and
disposal when they could be recycled. Similarly, generators currently
sending their sludges for recycling receive no economic benefit for
this practice. Since the mid-1990's, EPA has been working with industry
and the States to create incentives for safe recycling and has
promulgated rules to foster this practice. EPA is currently evaluating
several options that would provide regulatory relief to generators and
handlers of F006. All options would reduce regulatory costs to
generators and handlers relative to the current RCRA Subtitle C
regulatory program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4651;
Agency Contact: Jim OLeary, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8827
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: oleary.jim@epamail.epa.gov
Charlotte Mooney, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7025
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: mooney.charlotte@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________
3333. REVISIONS FOR TRANSBOUNDARY SHIPMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR
RECOVERY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND
DEVELOPMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262 subpart H (Revision); 40 CFR 262.58; 40 CFR
264.12(a)(2); 40 CFR 265.12(a)(2)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is considering changing the existing regulation 40
CFR 262 subpart H, which regulates transboundary movement of hazardous
waste within all countries that are members of the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is in response to the
fact that there is now approximately $30-40 billion in annual trade
among developed countries in waste recyclables, with the United States
having a positive trade balance. Because each of the developed
countries (the OECD countries) had a different system for controlling
the exports and imports of waste, including recyclables, the
international recycling market was not as efficient as it could be. A
more streamlined, uniform system for exports and imports will also
increase recycling and lessen disposal. The United States was actively
involved in the negotiation of a legally-binding OECD multilateral
agreement to create a more streamlined system. OECD Member countries
are then obligated to transfer the terms of the multilateral agreement
to their domestic regulations in order for the multilateral agreement
to have legal authority. This regulation would be amended to comply
with changes passed by the OECD Council. Existing waste lists may be
restructured to comply with the new OECD waste lists. As such,
previously existing waste lists may be renamed according to adopted
OECD terminology. Shipments of small waste amounts destined for
laboratory analysis may be exempted from filing certain paperwork
requirements that are otherwise required. A certificate of recovery may
be required upon final recovery of wastes and timeframes for recovery
operations may be changed to reflect the decisions made by the OECD
Council. This needs to have a Federal solution because international
exports and imports are overseen at the Federal level due to the
foreign powers authority clause. Many alternatives were considered by
government and industry during the intensive negotiations on the
legally binding multilateral agreement, with the United States having a
great deal of influence over which alternatives were in the final
agreement. The Agency plans to codify the streamlining provisions of
the OECD multilateral agreement, regulating exporters and importers of
waste recyclables. Exporters and importers of waste recyclables will
need to implement the international uniform procedures of the OECD
multilateral agreement, however these costs will be less than would be
needed to deal with different national export and import systems. In
addition, some common existing export and import procedures were
streamlined so that the new procedures are even more efficient than was
common in the past. The benefits are greater administrative efficiency
for United States exporters and importers in the international
recycling market, and a lower level of waste disposal in the United
States since there is more efficient access to other recycling markets.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4606;
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Agency Contact: Marc Thomas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0023
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: thomas.marc@epa.gov
Frank McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8196
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: mcalister.frank@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________
3334. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE (F019 LISTING AMENDMENT IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SLUDGES
FROM ZINC PHOSPHATING PROCESSES IN AUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY PLANTS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.31; 40 CFR 302.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Automobile manufacturers are adding aluminum or aluminized
components to automobiles to reduce the weight of vehicles to increase
fuel economy. When aluminum components are added to the automobile
assembly process, the current Federal regulations require that the
wastewater treatment sludges generated from this conversion coating
process be managed as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act. EPA intends to reduce burden on the regulated
community by revising the current RCRA regulations that apply to the
wastewater treatment sludges from the chemical conversion coating (zinc
phosphating) of aluminum.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4834;
Agency Contact: James Michael, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8610
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: michael.james@epa.gov
Gail Cooper, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8419
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: cooper.gailann@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________
3335. RULEMAKING TO STREAMLINE LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC
AND RESEARCH LABORATORIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The College and University Laboratory rulemaking is focusing
on the ways to make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act a better
fit for the laboratory setting and to improve reuse, recycling, and the
overall management of chemicals in the laboratory settings. EPA
recognizes the unique aspects of academic laboratories compared with
large manufacturing processes. For example, academic laboratories
generate small amounts of many different wastes while large
manufacturing processes tend to generate large amounts of a few wastes.
Our goal is to improve the program to better protect human health and
the environment, through standards that are harmonious with the way
academic laboratories operate. Our aim is to improve compliance, not by
relaxing the standards, but by improving the fit through regulatory
changes to 40 CFR 262.34.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4920; No legal deadline.
Sectors Affected: 6112 Junior Colleges; 6113 Colleges, Universities and
Professional Schools
Agency Contact: Patricia Mercer, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8408
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: mercer.patricia@epa.gov
Anna Tschursin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8805
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: tschursin.anna@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________
3336. EXPANDING THE COMPARABLE FUELS EXCLUSION UNDER RCRA
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 117 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________
3337. [bull] CRITERIA FOR SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTIVE USE OF
GRANULAR MINE TAILINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Public Law 109-59
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, The 2005
Transportation Equity Act requires the Agency to establish criteria
within 180 days of enactment.
Abstract: The 2005 Transportation Equity Act requires EPA to establish
criteria for the safe and environmentally protective use of granular
mine tailings (chat) from the Tar Creek, Oklahoma Mining District in
cement and concrete products and in transportation construction
projects.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/05
Final Action-                   02/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 5019;
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Agency Contact: Stephen Hoffman, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, OS-323, 5307W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8413
Fax: 703 605-0595
Email: hoffman.stephen@epa.gov
Richard Kinch, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8214
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: kinch.richard@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________
3338. RCRA INCENTIVES FOR PERFORMANCE TRACK MEMBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR
279
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Performance Track program provides recognition and
incentives for facilities that demonstrate to the Agency that they are
top environmental performers. Performance Track is a voluntary,
facility-based program that reviews applicants twice a year for
conformance to four core criteria. These criteria are: a commitment to
continuous improvement, a well-functioning Environmental Management
system in place for at least one year, a solid record of compliance,
and a commitment to community outreach and annual public reporting.
Currently there are about 300 members in Performance Track. In this
action, EPA plans to propose a streamlined process for permit
modifications, performance based standards for tanks, new capabilities
for standardized permits, and reduced duplication between RCRA and CAA
standards. These incentives will be available only to facilities that
are members of the Performance Track program. Should a facility choose
to leave the program, any regulatory benefits they receive will no
longer be available. Performance Track facilities commit to
environmental improvements that reach beyond regulatory compliance, and
as such benefits are quantifiable via each member facilities' annual
report, and in aggregate through EPA's progress reports on the program.
In EPA's first Performance Track progress report, member facilities
collectively reduced: Energy use by 3.1 million MMBTUs; water use by
775 million gallons; hazardous materials use by 17,996 tons; solid
waste by 176,126 tons; hazardous waste by 6,558 tons; emissions of
greenhouse gases by 40,193 tons; emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by
2,152 tons; emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) by 13,621 tons; and toxic
discharges to water by 6,834 tons. Members also increased their use of
reused and recycled materials by 13,760 tons and preserved or restored
4,485 acres of habitat.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           01/00/06
Final Action-                   03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4828;
Agency Contact: Robert Sachs, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2884
TDD Phone: 202 566-2884
Fax: 202-566-0966
Email: sachs.robert@epamail.epa.gov
David Guest, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2872
TDD Phone: 202 566-2872
Fax: 202 566-2985
Email: guest.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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3339. REVISIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF
PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RCRA section 6002 and E.O. 13101 require EPA to prepare
guidelines in the Federal Register which designate items that are or
can be made with recovered materials and to issue recommendations for
Government procurement of these items. Once designated, procuring
agencies are required to purchase these items with the highest
percentage of recovered materials practicable. Government procurement
of EPA-designated items containing recovered materials fosters markets
for recovered materials, and thereby closes the recycling loop. To
date, EPA has designated 61 items under four Comprehensive Procurement
Guidelines (CPG1, CPG2, CPG3, and CPG4). EPA has also issued a
Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) with each CPG which provides
recommendations on buying the designated items.The E.O. requires EPA to
update the CPG every two years. EPA has proposed one new and one
revised item designation in CPG5.
Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-CPG1-                      04/20/94                    59 FR 18892
Final CPG1-                     05/01/95                    60 FR 21370
NPRM CPG2-                      11/07/96                    61 FR 57748
Final CPG2-                     11/13/97                    62 FR 60962
NPRM-CPG3-                      08/26/98                    63 FR 45558
Final-CPG3- RMAN3-              01/19/00                     65 FR 3069
NPRM CPG4-                      08/28/01                    66 FR 45256
NPRM-CPG5-                      12/10/03                    68 FR 68813
Final-CPG4- RMAN4-              04/30/04                    69 FR 24028
Final CPG 5-                    04/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3545, www.epa.gov/edocket;
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Sectors Affected: 92119 All Other General Government; 92111 Executive
Offices
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/cpg
Agency Contact: Susan Nogas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0199
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: nogas.sue@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________
3340. RCRA BURDEN REDUCTION INITIATIVE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 127 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________
3341. REGULATION OF HAZARDOUS OIL-BEARING SECONDARY MATERIALS FROM
PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY AND OTHER HAZARDOUS SECONDARY MATERIALS
PROCESSED IN A GASIFICATION SYSTEM TO PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6927; 42 USC
6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC 6939;
42 USC 6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering
finalizing revisions to the RCRA hazardous regulations to exclude oil-
bearing secondary materials, generated by the petroleum refining
industry and others, from the definition of solid waste if the
materials are destined to be processed in a gasification device
manufacturing synthesis gas fuel. We are considering this exclusion in
order to clarify and simplify RCRA jurisdiction, and to be consistent
with other comparable existing exclusions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/25/02                    67 FR 13684
Final Action-                   08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4411; This is an extension of a
previous notice that contained the following RIN 2050-AD88.
Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries
Agency Contact: Michael Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0126
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: wheeler.michaelm@epa.gov
Larry Gonzalez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8605
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: gonzalez.larry@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________
3342. MODIFICATIONS TO RCRA RULES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLVENT-CONTAMINATED
INDUSTRIAL WIPES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposed to modify the RCRA regulations for management of
solvent-contaminated industrial wipes in response to stakeholder
concerns that industrial wipes are over-regulated because they pose
little threat to human health and the environment. Industrial wipes are
used with solvents across industry in various ways; EPA estimates that
there are approximately 471,000 users of industrial wipes in 13
economic sub-sectors, but many users use small numbers of wipes with
small amounts of solvents on them. If finalized, this regulation would
provide regulatory relief for two types of solvent-contaminated
industrial wipes: (1) Disposable wipes, which are disposed of in a
landfill or by combustion after use, and (2) reusable wipes, which are
laundered after use to remove the solvent and then are used again. EPA
proposed to conditionally exclude disposable industrial wipes from the
definition of hazardous waste and to conditionally exclude reusable
industrial wipes from the definition of solid waste. The regulation, if
finalized, is estimated to result in $34 million of savings throughout
the economy and has been developed with conditions to ensure that
management of these solvents remains protective of human health and the
environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/20/03                    68 FR 65586
Notice of Data Availability-    08/00/06
Final Action-                   08/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4091, EDocket No. RCRA-2003-0004;
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 334 Computer and
Electronic Product Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product
Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 333
Machinery Manufacturing; 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; 812
Personal and Laundry Services; 323 Printing and Related Support
Activities; 811 Repair and Maintenance; 336 Transportation Equipment
Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Teena Wooten, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8751
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: wooten.teena@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________
3343. RECYCLING OF CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRTS): CHANGES TO HAZARDOUS WASTE
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923;
42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will ultimately revise the existing Federal
hazardous waste regulations to encourage recycling and better
management of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) by providing
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a conditional exclusion from the definition of solid waste for CRTs
being recycled. A CRT is the display component of a television or
computer monitor. A CRT is made largely of specialized glasses, some of
which contain lead to protect the user from X-rays inside the CRT. Due
to the lead, when they are disposed of or reclaimed, some CRTs are
hazardous wastes under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/12/02                    67 FR 40508
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4092, EDocket No. RCRA-2004-0010 (CRTs)
RCRA-2004-0012 (Mercury devices);
Sectors Affected: 334411 Electron Tube Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Marilyn Goode, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8800
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: goode.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________
3344. REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 128 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________
3345. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE IBM SEMICONDUCTOR
MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NEW YORK
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking provides a site-specific exclusion from the
regulatory definition of solid waste for certain wastewater treatment
sludges (otherwise designated as Hazardous Waste No. F006) when they
are used as ingredients in the production of cement. Without this
exclusion, the sludges being legitimately recycled as substitutes for
raw materials would remain subject to hazardous waste regulatory
requirements, including the need for a storage permit by the cement
manufacturer, which is a major disincentive to recycling the sludges in
this manner. This XL project tests the presumption that these sludges
can be safely recycled without regulatory oversight.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/06/01                    66 FR 30349
Supplemental NPRM-              04/14/03                    68 FR 18042
Final Action-                   01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4565;
Agency Contact: Sandra Panetta, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of the Administrator, 1807, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2184
Fax: 202 566-2200
Email: panetta.sandra@epamail.epa.gov
Andrew Baca, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the
Administrator, 5301W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-6787
Fax: 703 308-0513
Email: baca.andrew@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3346. MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT KILN DUST (CKD)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a) ``RCRA 2002(a)''; 42 USC 6921(a) ``RCRA
3001(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 256; 40 CFR 259; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In December 1993, EPA submitted a Report to Congress with its
findings on the nature and management practices associated with cement
kiln dust (CKD). In 1995, EPA determined that some additional control
of CKD was needed and published a regulatory determination (60 FR 7366,
2/7/95). On August 20, 1999, EPA issued a proposed rule (64 FR 45632)
outlining the Agency's preferred regulatory approach (i.e., an
exemption from hazardous waste listing for properly managed CKD) and
several optional approaches including requirements solely under RCRA
Subtitle D. On July 25, 2002, the Agency published a notice (67 FR
48648) to announce the availability for public inspection and comment
of recently acquired data on CKD. The Agency is now considering an
approach whereby it would finalize the proposed option of issuing the
protective CKD management standards as described in the August 20, 1999
proposal as a RCRA Subtitle D rule. The Agency would temporarily
suspend its active consideration of the proposed listing of mismanaged
CKD as a hazardous waste, and assess how CKD management practices and
state regulatory programs evolve over the next three to five years.
Based on this assessment, EPA will then proceed to either formally
withdraw or promulgate the portion of the 1999 proposal that classifies
as a RCRA hazardous waste CKD that has been egregiously mismanaged. EPA
will be promoting pollution prevention, recycling, and safer disposal
of CKD by considering finalization of protective management standards
for this waste. The Agency believes that these management standards are
a creative, affordable, and common sense approach that can protect
human health and the environment without imposing unnecessary
regulatory burdens on the cement industry. These standards provide a
new, tailored framework that
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safeguards ground water and limits risk from releases of dust to air.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Regulatory Determination-       02/07/95                     60 FR 7366
NPRM-                           08/20/99                    64 FR 45632
Notice - Extend Comment Period- 10/28/99                    64 FR 58022
NoDA 1-                         07/25/02                    67 FR 48648
Notice -Extend Comment Period-  11/08/02                    67 FR 68130
Final Action-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3856;
Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Jana Englander, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8711
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: englander.jana@epa.gov
Steve Souders, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8431
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: souders.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________
3347. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES--NON-POWER
PRODUCERS AND MINEFILLING
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6944
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is for the development of non-hazardous waste
regulations under subtitle D of the RCRA statute. The regulations will
apply to landfill and surface impoundment facilities that manage coal
combustion wastes generated by non-utility combustors. Non-utility
combustors are commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities
that burn coal in boilers to generate steam. The regulations will also
apply to mine facilities where any coal combustion wastes are managed,
(i.e., backfilled into mined areas). This action results from EPA's
regulatory determination for fossil fuel combustion wastes (see 65 FR
32214, May 22, 2000), in which the Agency concluded that coal
combustion wastes could pose significant risks to human health and the
environment if they are not properly managed. As described in the
regulatory determination, there is sufficient evidence that adequate
controls may not be in place. The intended benefits of this action will
be to prevent contamination or damage to ground waters and surface
waters, thereby avoiding risk to human health and the environment,
including ecological risks. The Agency has completed information
collection efforts and is currently analyzing this information. The
Agency will also analyze the human health and eco risks, costs, and
economic impact of this action as it develops the proposed regulations.
The Agency has considered alternatives to this action, including
regulating these wastes as hazardous wastes under subtitle C of RCRA,
but has rejected this approach as discussed in the regulatory
determination (see 65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000). EPA has also considered
issuing guidance to industry and state and local governments to focus
on the waste management issues but concluded that there will probably
continue to be some gaps in practices and controls and is concerned at
the possibility that these will go unaddressed. The Agency is
considering alternatives to regulation of mine placement under RCRA per
this action, including consulting with the U.S. Department of the
Interior on appropriate measures under the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act (SMCRA) or some combination of both SMCRA and RCRA. The
schedule has been deferred pending results of a National Academy of
Sciences study of the health and environmental risks associated with
placement of power plant coal combustion byproducts in coal mines.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4469; This rule may also impact
Federal, State, local or tribal governments that own/operate coal-
burning facilities (excluding facilities that primarily generate
electric power for sale) or coal mines that accept coal combustion
wastes.
Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 2121 Coal Mining; 22112
Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution; 311 Food
Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 62
Health Care and Social Assistance; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 331 Primary
Metal Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 336 Transportation Equipment
Manufacturing
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/other/fossil/index.htm
Agency Contact: Bonnie Robinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8429
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: robinson.bonnie@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________
3348. REVISIONS TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CRITERIA--LEACHATE RECIRCULATION
ON ALTERNATIVE LINERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6944; 42 USC 6949a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA plans to propose a rule amending the Federal criteria for
municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLF) to allow leachate recirculation
over alternative liner systems which meet the performance standard
specified by the MSWLF criteria. The performance determination would be
made by the state director of an approved MSWLF program. EPA also plans
to propose a new section to
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the MSWLF criteria that will allow the alternative of clean closure of
landfills rather than require the installation of a landfill cap. This
would allow the solid waste in the MSWLF to be totally removed from the
site and be properly disposed of at another site. Finally, EPA plans to
propose an additional factor for determining the frequency of ground
water monitoring for the detection monitoring program specified in this
subpart. The additional factor for consideration concerns liner
performance where there is some direct system for determining liner
performance. However, the minimum monitoring frequency would still be
no less than once a year as stated in the existing regulation. The
Federal role is to establish minimum protective criteria. This proposal
would allow additional flexibility for facility managers of municipal
landfills to achieve compliance with the criteria. By providing
additional flexibility this proposal will reduce potential costs while
providing alternative means of environmental protection.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NODA-                           04/06/00                    65 FR 18014
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4230;
Sectors Affected: 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services
Agency Contact: Craig Dufficy, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9037
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: dufficy.craig@epa.gov
Deborah Hanlon, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-5824
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: hanlon.deborah@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________
3349. RCRA SMARTER WASTE REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921 to 6927; 42
USC 6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937 to 6939; 42 USC 6944;
42 USC 6949(a); 42 USC 6974; PL 104-13
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260.31; 40 CFR 261.4; 40 CFR 261.38; 40 CFR
264.16; 40 CFR 264.52; 40 CFR 264.56; 40 CFR 264.73; 40 CFR 264.98 et
seq; 40 CFR 265.16; 40 CFR 265.52; 40 CFR 265.56; 40 CFR 265.73; 40 CFR
265.98 et seq; 40 CFR 266.103; 40 CFR 268.7; 40 CFR 268.9; 40 CFR
270.16; 40 CFR 270.17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As part of its response to the Paperwork Reduction Act, EPA
formed the RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative. The Agency is reviewing
additional Burden Reduction opportunities, some of which were proposed
but not included in the Burden Reduction Initiative final rule.
Additionally, EPA will look for opportunities for burden reduction
within the Biennial Report. Moving from a paper system to an electronic
system focused on information gathered and generated by Treatment,
Storage, and Disposal Facilities may provide for significant Burden
Reduction savings.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4735;
Agency Contact: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-5477
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: vyas.peggy@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________
3350. E-CYCLING PILOT PROJECT FOR REGION 3 STATES (ECOS); STREAMLINING
RCRA REGULATIONS TO ENCOURAGE REUSE, RECYCLING, AND RECOVERY OF
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a)(24); 40 CFR 261.40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project is the result of an Environmental Council of
States (ECOS) partnership agreement that EPA Region 3 entered into with
the six State environmental agencies. As part of the partnership
agreement, the Region agreed to prepare a regional rule and to expedite
its promulgation by using the direct final rulemaking process. By using
this innovative approach to have a regional e-Cycling Pilot Project,
EPA Region 3 and the Mid-Atlantic States (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV) will
be able to provide additional information about EPA's national proposed
cathode ray tube (CRTs) exclusion from the definition of solid waste
(e.g., CRTs are the video display components of televisions and
computer monitors). The Regional e-Cycling Pilot Project could serve as
a model for electronic recycling nationwide and the states believe that
the recycling program will function effectively as a result of this
regulatory flexibility.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/26/02                    67 FR 78761
Direct Final-                   12/26/02                    67 FR 78718
Direct Final Withdrawn-         02/24/03                     68 FR 8553
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4701;
Agency Contact: Marie Holman, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional
Office Philadelphia, 3EI00, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-814-5463
Fax: 215 814-2782
Email: holman.marie@epamail.epa.gov
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Sandra Panetta, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office
Philadelphia, 1807T, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 202-566-2184
Fax: 202 566-2218
Email: panetta.sandra@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2003-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
3351. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MEDIA AND DEBRIS FROM
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 ``RCRA 3001''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the final hazardous waste Toxicity Characteristic (TC)
rule published in June 1990, EPA decided to temporarily defer
application of the TC rule to petroleum-contaminated media and debris,
such as soils and groundwater, that result from underground storage
tank (UST) corrective actions. This rule is part of the Agency's
commitment to make a final determination regarding the UST temporary
deferral. The temporary deferral was, in part, based on the Agency's
concern that without such a deferral, UST cleanup procedures would be
adversely affected, resulting in delays in remedial action and
increases in remediation costs. Since this action is deregulatory,
there are no adverse effects on small businesses, or on State, local,
or tribal governments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/12/93                     58 FR 8504
Final Action-                   12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3189;
Agency Contact: Sammy Ng, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste
and Emergency Response, 5401G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-603-7166
Fax: 703 603-0175
Email: ng.sammy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________
3352. HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR PROGRAM EVALUATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6921-6930; 42 USC 6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is in the process of evaluating comments associated with
the effectiveness and efficiency of RCRA's hazardous waste generator
regulatory program. These comments were submitted in response to an
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comment on a
series of questions associated with the current program, as well as on
a series of questions associated with the current program, as well as
identifying areas for improvement. Once these comments have been
evaluated, EPA will develop a program strategy, subject to resource
availability, that strives to improve both the efficiency and
effectiveness of the RCRA hazardous waste generator regulatory program.
As part of this strategy future milestones will be identified.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          04/22/04                    69 FR 21801
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4824;
Agency Contact: Jim OLeary, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8827
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: oleary.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________
3353. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6926
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 280; 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA's regulations require companies to provide financial
assurance for environmental obligations, and allow companies that meet
certain requirements to self insure their environmental obligations for
closure, post-closure care and third party liability. EPA proposed a
revised financial test because the revised test would be better at
predicting which firms will enter bankruptcy and not be able to cover
their financial assurance obligations at hazardous waste treatment,
storage and disposal facilities. If such a firm were to enter
bankruptcy, the Government could incur the clean up liability. EPA's
regulations set the minimum national standards for State hazardous
waste programs, and so a change in federal requirements would be
necessary to ensure consistent improvements in the test. Without
rulemaking, States would have the option of not adopting these changes,
and so the improvement in the test would not be implemented in States
that cannot have regulations that are more stringent than Federal
standards. The proposal considered several alternative financial tests,
and the analysis supporting the original proposal found that the
savings from the proposed alternative would be $19 million in public
and private costs. If EPA promulgates a revised financial test, it may
affect companies that treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste. EPA
has suspended work on this rulemaking because it has asked the
Environmental Financial Advisory Board (a Federal advisory committee)
to evaluate the financial test proposed in 1991 as one means of
complying with the requirements for financial assurance for closure and
post-closure under RCRA Subtitle C. Specifically, EPA has asked the
Board, ``Should EPA adopt the financial test proposed in 1991 for
hazardous waste, or have advancements in financial analysis provided
better potential tests in the meantime?'' The Agency will evaluate the
report of the Board before deciding how to proceed with the 1991
proposed rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Original-                  07/01/91                    56 FR 30201
NPRM-                           10/12/94                    59 FR 51523
Final-                           To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2647;
Sectors Affected: 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical
Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing;
33299 All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333999 All
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 325998 All Other
Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor
Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 331311 Alumina Refining; 4411 Automobile
Dealers; 323110 Commercial Lithographic Printing; 334 Computer and
Electronic Product Manufacturing; 22111 Electric Power Generation;
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring;
325193 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power
Generation; 45431 Fuel Dealers; 4471 Gasoline Stations; 811111 General
Automotive Repair; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic
Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 33271 Machine Shops; 56292 Materials
Recovery Facilities; 333319 Other Commercial and Service Industry
Machinery Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32511
Petrochemical Manufacturing; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and
Terminals; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325211 Plastics Material and
Resin Manufacturing; 323114 Quick Printing; 22132 Sewage Treatment
Facilities; 48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking,
Local; 311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing; 336 Transportation
Equipment Manufacturing; 56211 Waste Collection; 56221 Waste Treatment
and Disposal
Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5303W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8192
Fax: 703 308-8609
Email: ruhter.dale@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________
3354. REVISIONS OF THE LEAD-ACID BATTERY EXPORT NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR subpart G 266.80 (a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, generators, transporters and facilities that
reclaim but do not store spent lead-acid batteries are exempt from
hazardous waste management requirements, as specified in 40 CFR Part
266 subpart G. Spent lead-acid batteries destined for export/
reclamation are not, therefore, subject to RCRA manifesting or export
notification and consent requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 262.
Allowing the export of spent lead-acid batteries without prior notice
and consent of the receiving country is not consistent with widely-
accepted international practices. Similarly, the exemption contrasts
with more recent Universal Waste requirements in 40 CFR Part 262, which
require export notice and consent for comparable waste streams. The
purpose of this regulation is to modify the spent lead-acid battery
exemption to require appropriate notice and consent for those batteries
intended for export.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4778;
Agency Contact: Kiana Sarraf, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8489
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: sarraf.kiana@epa.gov
Frank Mcalister, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8196
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: mcalister.frank@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________
3355. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REVISIONS--STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR
ELECTRONIC MANIFESTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6926; PL
105-277
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is aimed at continuing the development of
regulatory standards and procedures that will govern the initiation,
signing, transmittal, and retention of hazardous waste manifests using
electronic documents and systems. EPA proposed electronic manifest
standards in May 2001, as part of a more general manifest revision
action that also addressed standardizing the paper manifest form's data
elements and procedures for its use across all states. The Manifest
Form Revisions was decoupled from action on the electronic manifest,
and the Final Form Revisions Rule was published on March 4, 2005. The
May 2001 proposed rule included: (1) Electronic file formats for the
manifest data elements; (2) electronic signature options; and (3)
computer security controls aimed at ensuring data integrity and
reliable systems. Subsequently in May 2004, a stakeholder meeting
collected additional stakeholder views on the future direction of the
electronic manifest. Based on the record developed for the proposed
standards and the additional views from stakeholders at the May 2004
meeting, EPA is considering final action on the proposed standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/22/01                    66 FR 28240
Notice of Public Meeting-       04/01/04                    69 FR 17145
Final Action-                   04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3147.1; Split from RIN 2050-AE21.
Sectors Affected: 323 Printing and Related Support Activities; 325
Chemical Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing;
331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product
Manufacturing; 482 Rail Transportation; 483 Water Transportation; 484
Truck Transportation; 2111 Oil and Gas Extraction; 2122 Metal Ore
Mining; 2211 Electric Power Generation,
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Transmission and Distribution; 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills;
5621 Waste Collection; 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal
Agency Contact: Rich Lashier, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8796
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: lashier.rich@epa.gov
Bryan Groce, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703-308-8750
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: groce.bryan@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3356. STANDARDIZED PERMIT FOR RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 267; 40 CFR 270
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   09/08/05                    70 FR 53420
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Jeff Gaines
Phone: 703 308-8655
Fax: 703 308-8609
Email: gaines.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________
3357. METHODS INNOVATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 171; 40 CFR 258; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR
261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 279
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/30/02                    67 FR 66252
Final Action-                   06/14/05                    70 FR 34538
Correction Notice-              08/01/05                    70 FR 44150
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland
Phone: 703 308-0490
Fax: 703 308-0511
Email: kirkland.kim@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________
3358. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 271
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/22/01                    66 FR 28240
Final Action-                   03/04/05                    70 FR 10776
Final Action- Corrections-      06/16/05                    70 FR 35034
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Rich Lashier
Phone: 703-308-8796
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: lashier.rich@epa.gov
Bryan Groce
Phone: 703-308-8750
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: groce.bryan@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________
3359. REVISION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
MIXTURES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iv)(A)-(G)(Revision)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   10/04/05                    70 FR 57769
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Agency Contact: Lisa Lauer
Phone: 703 308-7418
Fax: 703 308-0522
Email: lauer.lisa@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________
3360. NESHAPS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR HAZARDOUS
WASTE COMBUSTORS (PHASE I FINAL REPLACEMENT STANDARDS AND PHASE II)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   10/12/05                    70 FR 59402
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Michael Galbraith
Phone: 703 605-0567
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: galbraith.michael@epamail.epa.gov
Frank Behan
Phone: 703 308-8476
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: behan.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________
3361. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; MODIFICATION OF THE HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAM: MERCURY-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 273
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   08/05/05                    70 FR 45508
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Katherine Blanton
Phone: 703 605-0761
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: blanton.katherine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________
3362. PROJECT XL -- ORTHO-MCNEIL PILOT PROJECT ALLOWING ON-SITE
TREATMENT OF LOW-LEVEL MIXED WASTES WITHOUT RCRA PERMIT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/24/01                    66 FR 38395
Final Action-                   06/27/05                    70 FR 36850
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sandra Panetta
Phone: 202-566-2184
Fax: 202 566-2200
Email: panetta.sandra@epamail.epa.gov
Gerald Filbin
Phone: 202 566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2090-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3363. REVISIONS TO THE SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE
(SPCC) RULE, 40 CFR PART 112
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________
3364. REGULATORY ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NOTICES OF DATA
AVAILABILITY ON THE SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC)
RULE, 40 CFR PART 112
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________
3365. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES:
PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300.425
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise the sites included on the National
Priorities List (NPL) of uncontrolled waste sites in the National
Contingency Plan (NCP). CERCLA requires that the Agency revise the NPL
at least annually. Periodic revisions will allow EPA to include sites
on the NPL with known or threatened hazardous substance releases and to
delete sites that have been cleaned up.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final 20-                       03/06/98                    63 FR 11332
NPRM 24-                        03/06/98                    63 FR 11340
Final 21-                       07/28/98                    63 FR 40182
NPRM 25-                        07/28/98                    63 FR 40247
Final Tex-Tin-                  09/18/98                    63 FR 49855
Final 22-                       09/29/98                    63 FR 51848
NPRM 26-                        09/29/98                    63 FR 51882
Final 23-                       01/19/99                     64 FR 2942
NPRM 27-                        01/19/99                     64 FR 2950
NPRM Midnight Mine-             02/16/99                     64 FR 7564
NPRM 28-                        04/23/99                    64 FR 19968
Final 24-                       05/10/99                    64 FR 24949
NPRM Almeda-                    05/10/99                    64 FR 24990
Final 25-                       07/22/99                    64 FR 39878
NPRM 29-                        07/22/99                    64 FR 39886
NPRM 30-                        10/22/99                    64 FR 56992
Final Action-                   10/22/99                    64 FR 56966
Final 26-                       02/04/00                     65 FR 5435
NPRM 31-                        02/04/00                     65 FR 5468
Final 28-                       05/11/00                    65 FR 30482
NPRM 32-                        05/11/00                    65 FR 30489
Final 29-                       07/27/00                    65 FR 46096
NPRM 33-                        07/27/00                    65 FR 46131
NPRM Alabama/Malone-            08/24/00                    65 FR 51567
Final 30-                       12/01/00                    65 FR 75179
NPRM 34-                        12/01/00                    65 FR 75215
NPRM 35-                        01/11/01                     66 FR 2380
Final 31-                       06/14/01                    66 FR 32235
NPRM 36-                        06/14/01                    66 FR 32287
Final 32-                       09/13/01                    66 FR 47583
NPRM 37-                        09/13/01                    66 FR 47612
NPRM Libby/Omaha-               02/26/02                     67 FR 8836
Final adds 19 sites-            09/05/02                    67 FR 56757
NPRM 38-                        09/05/02                    67 FR 56794
Final Action--                  10/24/02                    67 FR 65315
Final Action---                 04/30/03                    68 FR 23077
NPRM 1-                         04/30/03                    68 FR 23094
Final 35 (adds 12 sites)-       09/29/03                    68 FR 55875
NPRM 40-                        03/08/04                    69 FR 10646
Final 36-                       07/23/04                    69 FR 43755
NPRM-Vieques-                   08/13/04                    69 FR 50115
Final 37-                       09/23/04                    69 FR 56949
NPRM 41-                        09/23/04                    69 FR 56970
Final - Vieques-                02/11/05                     70 FR 7184
Final 38-                       04/27/05                    70 FR 21644
NPRM 42-                        04/27/05                    70 FR 21718
Final 39-                       11/00/05
NPRM 43-                        11/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3439;
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/superfund
Agency Contact: Terry Jeng, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8852
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: jeng.terry@epa.gov
Victoria Roden, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 603-8833
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: vanroden.victoria@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AD75
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_______________________________________________________________________
3366. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN AIR RELEASES OF NOX
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 114 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________
3367. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN REVISIONS TO ALIGN WITH THE NATIONAL
RESPONSE PLAN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to revise the National
Contingency Plan (NCP) to align it with the National Response Plan
(NRP), as required by the Department of Homeland Security. The purpose
of the NCP is to provide the organizational structure and procedures
for preparing for and responding to discharges of oil and releases of
hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants. (see 40 CFR 300.1).
The purpose of the NRP is to provide a common organizational structure
and procedures for Federal departments and agencies to provide
emergency and disaster assistance to State, tribal, and local
governments for incidents of national significance. The NRP was
developed by the Department of Homeland Security, in close consultation
with federal (including EPA), state, Tribal, local governments, first
responder organizations, private sector preparedness and relief groups.
Alignment of the NCP with the NRP will facilitate smooth integration of
emergency response activities under the NCP with the NRP when both
plans are activated. The NRP does not alter the existing authorities of
Federal departments and agencies, but rather, establishes the
coordinating structures, processes, and protocols required to integrate
the authorities of various agencies into an all-hazard approach to
incident management. EPA is making another minor revision to the NCP.
The descriptions of Federal agency capabilities are being updated, and
modifications are being made, where appropriate to reflect the new
Department of Homeland Security organization.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4971;
Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov
Jean Schumann, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington DC, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1977
Fax: 202 564-2620
Email: schumann.jean@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
_______________________________________________________________________
3368. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES AND CARBAMATE-
RELATED HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAMS; REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR
INORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS WASTE (K178)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602(a); 42 USC 11004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA listed carbamate waste streams and certain inorganic
chemical manufacturing process waste as hazardous wastes under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). RCRA listed wastes, by
statute, automatically become hazardous substances under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) and are assigned a one pound statutory reportable quantity
(RQ) until EPA adjusts them. These substances also become subject to
reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) with a one pound threshold. EPA proposed RQ
adjustments for these carbamates and wastes. Most RQ adjustments are
greater than one pound. Raising the RQs for these substances will
decrease the burden on 1) the regulated community for complying with
the reporting requirements under CERCLA and EPCRA; 2) Federal, State,
and local authorities for program implementation; and 3) Federal,
State, or local authorities, if they release hazardous substances at
the RQ level or greater. In addition, we proposed an RQ adjustment for
the inorganic chemical manufacturing process waste (K178) (66 FR 58258,
11/20/01). The comment period for the proposed rule closed February 2,
2004. EPA is in the process of addressing the few comments received and
going forward with the final rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/04/03                    68 FR 67916
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3423;
Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________
3369. STANDARDS AND PRACTICES FOR CONDUCTING ALL APPROPRIATE INQUIRIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 et seq
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 312
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 11, 2004, Small Business
Liability Protection Act section 223, CERCLA 101(35)(B)(2)(ii).
Abstract: The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields
Revitalization Act (the ``Brownfields Amendments'') amended a number of
provisions in CERCLA including section 101(35)(B) and includes, among
other things, new provisions regarding CERCLA liability protections for
certain landowners. As part of these provisions, the Brownfields
Amendments require bona fide prospective purchasers, contiguous
property owners, and innocent landowners to conduct ``all appropriate
inquiries'' into prior ownership and use of the property at the time
the party acquires the property. In the Brownfields Amendments,
Congress directed EPA to promulgate regulations establishing standards
and practices for conducting ``all appropriate inquiries.'' Section 101
(35)(B)(iii) of CERCLA, as amended, includes criteria that EPA is
required to address in setting these standards and practices. This
regulation, when finalized, will establish the federal standards for
conducting ``all appropriate inquiries,'' pursuant to the statute.
Recipients of Brownfields Assessment Grants awarded under section
104(k)(2)(B) of CERCLA also will be regulated by the final action.
Purchasers of contaminated properties seeking any of the protections
from CERCLA liability will be required to follow the promulgated
procedures and standards. EPA developed the proposed Federal standard
for all appropriate inquiries under a negotiated rulemaking process.
EPA published a proposed rule based upon the Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee's consensus-based regulatory language on August 26, 2004. The
public comment period for the proposal ended November 30, 2004.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/26/04                    69 FR 52542
Final Action-                   10/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4739; State, local and tribal
governments affected if they are grant recipients.
Agency Contact: Patricia Overmeyer, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5105T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2774
Fax: 202-566-2757
Email: overmeyer.patricia@epamail.epa.gov
Helen Keplinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 2272A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4221
Fax: 202 229-3954
Email: keplinger.helen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
_______________________________________________________________________
3370. CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGNATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER CERCLA
SECTION 102(A)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will address the development of evaluation
criteria for the designation of substances as hazardous under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA). It is necessary to develop evaluation criteria because the
Agency has the authority under CERCLA 102(a) to designate substances as
hazardous; however, the Agency does not have criteria to do so. To date
the only substances designated as CERCLA hazardous substances are as a
result of their appearance on other Acts' lists defined under CERCLA
101(14). Using CERCLA designation criteria the Agency may establish
CERCLA hazardous substances independently from other Acts, in the
interest of public health and the environment. The purpose of this
action is to have well thought-out criteria for designating hazardous
substances that may be applied to individual substances for evaluation
and decision as to whether or not the substance should be appropriately
designated a CERCLA 102(a) hazardous substance. The Agency already has
the authority to designate substances as hazardous; in this action,
criteria will be developed to implement that authority.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                           To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4201;
Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________
3371. CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND ADJUSTMENT OF CERCLA REPORTABLE
QUANTITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602-9603
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is considering a proposal for corrections and
other changes to 40 CFR 302.4, the Designation of Hazardous Substances.
The proposal may include the correction of entries for individual
substances, entries for F-and K- waste streams and entries in Appendix
A of 40 CFR 302.4. Other aspects of the proposal may include additional
substances as entries in Table 302.4, Appendix A to Section 302.4, and
the table in Section 302.6(b)(iii); removal of other entries from these
lists; and amendments to certain footnotes that explain entries in
Table 302.4.
[[Page 65343]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4737;
Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________
3372. REVISE 40 CFR PART 35 SUBPART O: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND
SUPERFUND STATE CONTRACTS FOR SUPERFUND RESPONSE ACTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 to 9675
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35 subpart O
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 40 CFR part 35 subpart O is the Superfund Administrative
Regulation that governs awarding of Superfund cooperative agreements
(CAs) to States, Indian tribes, and territories of the United States.
Subpart O covers State-led, site-specific cooperative agreements for
non-time-critical removal, preremedial, remedial, and enforcement
actions, and site-specific management assistance for federal-lead
projects. Also covered by subpart O are non-site-specific Core Program
and Voluntary Cleanup Program State infrastructure development, as well
as Brownfields pilots, and Brownfields assessments. The requirements
for Superfund State contracts, financial administration, property,
procurement, reporting, recordkeeping, and close-out are provided in
subpart O. Subpart O was promulgated 6/5/1990, and became effective on
7/5/1990. Many changes in the Superfund program have occurred over the
past almost 15 years and these need to be reflected in subpart O. The
six categories of CAs presently used in subpart O need greater
flexibility to accommodate the new types of CAs that have developed.
For example, the number of Block Funding Reform pilots, begun in 1997,
to consolidate several of the cooperative agreements offered in subpart
O, has grown to about 16 for fiscal year 2000, and have generated at
least 60 approved deviation requests from subpart O and 40 CFR part 31.
These pilot projects offer considerable administrative relief to
States, tribes, and EPA by reducing reporting requirements, broadening
scope changes without amendment, increasing the ability to move monies
within and among CAs, and relaxing application requirements regarding
site-specific identification of cooperative agreement funds to certain
activities, while maintaining site-specific drawdown requirements
needed for cost recovery and Superfund accounting. Subpart O also needs
to be conformed with part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements). EPA expects to institutionalize the
combining of CA types, create more flexible reporting requirements,
permit greater scope changes without amendment, provide more flexible
money movement within and among CAs, and promote other policy advances
in State/tribal/EPA interaction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final-                  12/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4177;
Agency Contact: Angelo Carasea, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8828
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: carasea.angelo@epa.gov
Victoria Roden, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 603-8833
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: vanroden.victoria@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3373. REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN; SUBPART J PRODUCT SCHEDULE LISTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(d)(2); CWA 311(d)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will propose revisions to subpart J of the
National Contingency Plan (NCP). The Clean Water Act requires EPA to
prepare a schedule of dispersants, other chemicals, and other spill
mitigating devices and substances, if any, that may be used in carrying
out the NCP. Under subpart J, respondents wishing to add a product to
the Product Schedule must submit technical product data to EPA. This
rulemaking will propose revisions to subpart J to clarify and change
protocols for effectiveness and toxicity testing. It will clarify EPA
authority to remove products from the Product Schedule. These changes
will help ensure protection of the environment when these products are
used to clean up and mitigate oil spills (1) into or upon navigable
waters, adjoining shorelines, the waters of the contiguous zone, or (2)
which may affect natural resources belonging to or under the exclusive
management authority of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4526;
[[Page 65344]]
Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 325 Chemical
Manufacturing; 3259 Other Chemical Product Manufacturing; 54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oilspill
Agency Contact: William Nichols, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1970
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: nichols.nick@epa.gov
Leigh DeHaven, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1974
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: dehaven.leigh@epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________
3374. UNIFORM NATIONAL DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR VESSELS OF THE ARMED
FORCES--PHASE II
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1322; 33 USC 1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1700
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 10, 2001.
Abstract: This action is Phase II of implementing regulations on
Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces.
In 1996 the Clean Water Act was amended to create section 312(n),
Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces.
Section 312(n) directs EPA and DOD to work together to provide Armed
Forces vessels with a nationally uniform set of discharge standards,
which preempt State discharge standards for these vessels. The purpose
of the statute is to allow DOD to plan, design and build
environmentally sound vessels, to encourage innovative pollution
control technology, and to improve operational flexibility. EPA and DOD
jointly promulgated Phase I of these regulations, 40 CFR part 1700, on
May 10, 1999 (64 FR 25126). The Phase I rulemaking concluded that 25
discharges from Armed Forces vessels would require control devices.
Some of these discharges have the potential to introduce oil or other
organics into receiving waters (such as bilge water); some have the
potential to introduce copper or other metals (such as hull coating
leachate); and some have the potential to introduce nonindigenous
invasive aquatic species (such as ballast water). Phase II will
establish performance standards for control devices for these 25
discharges. The Phase II performance standards will be promulgated in
five ``batches.'' Each batch will address several performance
standards. Once DOD implements rules for achieving the standards set in
Phase II, covered discharges from Armed Forces vessels will be required
to meet these standards, and will not be subject to discharge standards
established by States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Final Action-                   10/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4357;
Agency Contact: Brian Rappoli, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1548
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: rappoli.brian@epa.gov
Jonathan Amson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504F, 4504T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1276
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: amson.jonathan@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________
3375. REGULATIONS FOR GRAY AND BLACK WATER DISCHARGES FROM CRUISE SHIPS
OPERATING IN CERTAIN ALASKAN WATERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-554, sec 1404 to 1407
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title XIV: Certain Alaska Cruise Ship Operations (HR 4577)
authorizes EPA to establish effluent standards for black and gray water
from cruise ships into the waters of Alaska, the Alexander Archipelago,
and the Kachemak Bay National Marine Estuarine Research Reserve. EPA
will develop those standards based on the best available scientific
information on the environmental effects of the regulated discharges
and the availability of new technologies for wastewater treatment. The
implementation of these regulations will reduce the environmental
impacts of cruise ships operating in the waters of Alaska, the
Alexander Archipelago, and the Kachemak Bay National Marine Estuarine
Research Reserve.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           06/00/06
Final Action-                   06/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4746; This rule was formerly known as
``Regulations for Cruise Ships Operating in Alaskan Waters''
Sectors Affected: 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger
Transportation; 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Kim, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1270
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: kim.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov
David Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1288
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: redford.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________
3376. 2006 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PROGRAM PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CWA 301, 304, 306, 307
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 2, 2006.
Abstract: EPA publishes a final Effluent Guidelines Plan every other
year after taking comment on a
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preliminary plan, as required by Section 304(m) of the Clean Water Act.
This Federal Register notice presents EPA's preliminary Effluent
Guidelines Program Plan for 2006. This notice also discusses EPA's
annual review of effluent limitations guidelines and standards
undertaken pursuant to sections 304(b), 304(g), and 307(b). EPA's 2006
final Effluent Guidelines Program Plan will identify guidelines that
may be revised or new guidelines that may be developed, and will
provide a schedule for such rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposal-                       08/29/05                    70 FR 51042
Comment Period End-             10/28/05
Final Plan-                     09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4965, EDocket No. OW-2004-0032;
Agency Contact: Carey Johnston, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1014
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: johnston.carey@epa.gov
Janet Goodwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1060
Email: goodwin.janet@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________
3377. [bull] CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CWA 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, 402, 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122 and 40 CFR 412
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to the Second Circuit's
February 28, 2005, decision in Waterkeeper Alliance vs. EPA, which
vacated provisions in the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
rule found at 40 CFR 412. Two vacatures from the case affect the 1)
duty that all CAFOs need to apply for an NPDES permit, and 2)
provisions that nutrient management plans (NMPs) need only be kept on-
site. In accordance with the court's decision, this proposed rule will
remove the duty to apply for all CAFOs and replace it with a
requirement for CAFOs to apply for a permit if they discharge or
propose to discharge. The proposed rule also will establish a process
to address the court's concerns that the information within NMPs be
available for public comment, reviewed by the permit authority, and
incorporated into the permit. It is EPA's intention to make only those
changes necessary to address the issues raised by the court.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/06
Final Action-                   03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4996;
Agency Contact: George Utting, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0744
Email: utting.george@epamail.epa.gov
Gregory Beatty, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0724
Email: beatty.gregory@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________
3378. [bull] OIL AND GAS PHASE II STORM WATER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CWA 402(p)(11)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On Monday, August 8, President Bush signed into law The
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. 6, ``the Energy Bill''). Section 323 of
the legislation modifies section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to define the term ``oil and gas exploration, production,
processing, or treatment operations, or transmission facilities'' to
mean ``all field activities or transmission facilities, including
activities necessary to prepare a site for drilling and for the
movement and placement of drilling equipment, whether or not such field
activities or operations may be considered to be construction
activities.`` EPA interprets this statutory language change as
excluding all construction activities associated with oil and gas
exploration and production operations from NPDES storm water permit
requirements. Reflecting the changes in the new law, EPA expects to
propose modifications to its current regulations governing construction
site storm water discharges for oil and gas activities regulated by the
Phase I and Phase II storm water rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/05
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4979;
Agency Contact: Jeff Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0652
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: smith.jeff@epa.gov
Deborah Nagle, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1185
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: nagle.deborah@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE81
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3379. TEST PROCEDURES: NEW AND UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a); 42 USC 300f; 42 USC 300g-
1; 42 USC 300j-4; 42 USC 300j-9(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would amend the ``Guidelines
Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants'' under 40
CFR Part 136 and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under
40 CFR part 141 to approve new and updated EPA methods for wastewater,
ambient water quality, and drinking water, including new and updated
versions of methods from voluntary consensus standards bodies and other
organizations. These methods are used to comply with monitoring
requirements in the wastewater, ambient water quality and/or drinking
water programs, as authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe
Drinking Water Act. The proposal included new methods for metals, such
as Method 200.8 (which utilizes ICP/MS), new methods for chemical
pollutants (e.g., Method 245.7), updated methods for chemical
pollutants (e.g., Methods 300.1 and 200.7), including methods from
voluntary consensus standards bodies, and from other external
organizations submitted under EPA's alternate test procedure program.
The new and updated methods include methods from organizations such as
the American Society for Testing and Materials, International Standard
Methods, and the Association of Official Analytical Chemists-
International.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/06/04                    69 FR 18166
NODA-                           02/16/05                     70 FR 7909
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4540; This action incorporates the
following analytical methods that had previously been tracked
independently: 1. RIN 2040-AC95, SAN 3155 - Test Procedures for the
Analysis of Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and Volatile Organics Under
the Clean Water Act, Phase One 2. RIN 2040-AD12, SAN 4089 - Test
Procedures for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and
Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two, and 3. RIN
2040-AD52, SAN 4377 - Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mercury Under
the Clean Water Act (Method 245.7).
Agency Contact: Meghan Hessenauer, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1040
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: hessenauer.meghan@epa.gov
Marion Kelly, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1045
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: kelly.marion@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________
3380. MINIMIZING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM COOLING WATER INTAKE
STRUCTURES AT EXISTING FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN
WATER ACT, PHASE 3
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL
104-4.
Legal Authority: CWA 101, 304, 308, 401, 402, 510
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 2004.
Final, Judicial, June 1, 2006.
Abstract: This rulemaking will affect existing facilities that use
cooling water intake structures, and whose intake flow levels exceed a
minimum threshold to be determined by EPA during this rulemaking. The
rule would address existing facilities in the following industries if
they meet the specified threshold levels: Pulp and paper manufacturing
facilities; chemicals and allied products manufacturing facilities;
petroleum and coal products manufacturing facilities; primary metals
manufacturing facilities: and any other existing facility not already
subject to Phase 2 regulations. EPA will also consider developing
regulations for certain new offshore facilities not included in the
Phase I rule, such as offshore and coastal oil and gas extraction
facilities. Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act provides that any
standard established pursuant to sections 301 or 306 of the Clean Water
Act and applicable to a point source shall require that the location,
design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures
reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse
environmental impact. A primary purpose of this action is to minimize
the impingement and entrainment of fish and other aquatic organisms by
cooling water intake structures. Impingement occurs when fish and other
aquatic life are trapped against cooling water intake structures.
Entrainment occurs when aquatic organisms, eggs and larvae are drawn
into a cooling system and then pumped back out, resulting in
significant injury or mortality to the entrained organisms.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           11/24/04                    69 FR 68444
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. 4543; Split from RIN 2040-AC34.
Sectors Affected: 312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing; 325
Chemical Manufacturing; 61131 Colleges, Universities and Professional
Schools; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 211111
Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction; 22111 Electric Power
Generation; 335 Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component
Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 311 Food
Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 211112 Natural
Gas Liquid Extraction; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing;
322 Paper Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing;
326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal
Manufacturing; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning
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Supply; 313 Textile Mills; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing;
321 Wood Product Manufacturing
Agency Contact: Paul Shriner, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303 T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1076
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: shriner.paul@epa.gov
Martha Segall, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1041
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: segall.martha@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________
3381. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF E. COLI, ENTEROCOCCI, FECAL
COLIFORMS, AND SALMONELLA UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h); 33 USC 1345; 33
USC 1361(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR sec 136.3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would propose to amend the
``Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants'' under 40 CFR Part 136 to approve several microbiological
methods for monitoring wastewater and biosolids for use by testing
laboratories. The proposal will include several analytical methods for
monitoring E. coli and Enterococci in wastewater and several analytical
methods for monitoring fecal coliforms and salmonella in biosolids.
This proposed regulations would approve test procedures to be available
for use by testing laboratories. Test procedures in part 136 must be
used in implementing the NPDES program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/16/05                    70 FR 48256
Final Action-                   06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4950;
Agency Contact: Robin Oshiro, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1075
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: oshiro.robin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________
3382. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES FOR THE IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURING POINT
SOURCE CATEGORY (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 308; CWA 402; CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 420
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In October 2002, EPA promulgated revisions to the Iron and
Steel Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines rule (40 CFR 420) which, among
other things, prohibited establishing alternative limits for oil and
grease under the ``water bubble.'' The October 2002 revisions did not
fully reflect the fact that some facilities already had permits that
allowed ``water bubble'' oil and grease limitations. The October 2002
revisions also contained incorrect construction dates for determining
when the new source standards apply. This action will amend the final
rule to restore the option of establishing alternative limitations for
oil and grease under certain circumstances and to correct the new
source construction dates. All other pollutant limitations and
requirements from the October 2002 final rule will remain unchanged.
This action will not change the cost or impact estimates associated
with the October 2002 final rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/10/05                    70 FR 46459
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/05
Final Action-                   12/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4947;
Sectors Affected: 3311 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy
Manufacturing; 3312 Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Agency Contact: Elwood Forsht, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1025
Email: forsht.elwood@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________
3383. [bull] RULEMAKING ON DIRECT APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES TO WATERS OF
THE UNITED STATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIFRA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is working to codify its February 1, 2005, proposed
rulemaking and interpretive statement entitled ``Application of
Pesticides to Waters of the United States in Compliance with FIFRA.''
The proposed rulemaking and interpretive statement proposed to revise
the NPDES permit program regulations to incorporate the substance of
the interpretive statement, which clarifies when pesticides are applied
to waters of the United States in compliance with FIFRA, an NPDES
permit is not required in two circumstances: (1) The application of
pesticides directly to waters of the United States in order to control
pests. Examples of such applications include applications to control
mosquito larvae, aquatic weeds or other pests that are present in the
waters of the United States; (2) The application of pesticides to
control pests that are present over waters of the United States,
including near such waters, that results in a portion of the pesticides
being deposited to waters of the United States; for example, when
insecticides are aerially applied to a forest canopy where waters of
the United States may be present below the canopy or when pesticides
are applied over, including near, water for control of adult mosquitoes
or other pests.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           02/01/05                     70 FR 5093
Final Action-                   01/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: State
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4995;
Agency Contact: Connie Roberts, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-2756
Fax: 202 564-6384
Email: roberts.connie@epa.gov
Allison Wiedeman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, 4203M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0901
Fax: 202 564-6384
Email: wiedeman.allison@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Clean Water Act (CWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3384. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND
PAPERBOARD POINT SOURCE CATEGORY, DISSOLVING KRAFT AND DISSOLVING
SULFITE SUBCATEGORIES (PHASE III)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33
USC 1318; 33 USC 1342; 33 USC 1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430.10 to 430.18; 40 CFR 430.40 to 430.48
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On December 17, 1993, EPA proposed revised effluent
limitations, guidelines and standards, and best management practices
regulations for the Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite
Subcategories of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category
(40 CFR part 430). EPA refers to this rulemaking as Pulp and Paper
Phase III. EPA is considering the public comments on the proposed rule
and the new data acquired since proposal. EPA will consider as part of
its effluent guidelines review process under CWA section 304 (b)
whether to proceed with the rulemaking or whether assistance to States
will more appropriately address any concerns with discharges from these
facilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/17/93                    58 FR 66078
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4370;
Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Agency Contact: Donald Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1021
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: anderson.donaldf@epamail.epa.gov
Ahmar Siddiqui, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1044
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: siddiqui.ahmar@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________
3385. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS UNDER THE CLEAN
WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314 ``CWA 304''; 33 USC 1361(a) ``CWA 501
(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposal would amend the Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR part 136 to
approve new EPA methods for the determination of trace metals at EPA's
water quality criteria levels. These methods are necessary for the
implementation of water quality-based permits under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) of the Clean Water Act.
Water quality-based permits are necessary when technology-based
controls do not ensure that a particular water body would meet the
State's designated water quality standard. Because the methods
currently approved under 40 CFR part 136 were designed to support
primarily technology-based permitting needs, and because these
technology-based levels are as much as 280 times higher than water
quality-based criteria for metals. EPA is pursuing approval of new test
procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3702;
Agency Contact: William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1061
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: reding.richard@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________
3386. TEST PROCEDURES: INCREASED METHOD FLEXIBILITY FOR TEST PROCEDURES
APPROVED FOR CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314 ``CWA 304''; 33 USC 1361(a) ``CWA 501
(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering preparation of a document that would
highlight the flexibility already contained in some EPA Methods that
are currently approved for Clean Water Act compliance monitoring under
40 CFR part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the
Analysis of Pollutants. These methods typically contain a statement
that, in recognition
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of advances that are occurring in analytical technology, and to allow
the analyst to overcome sample matrix interferences, the analyst is
permitted certain options to improve separations or lower the costs of
measurements. These options include alternate extraction,
concentration, cleanup procedures, and changes in columns and
detectors. The methods further require the analyst to demonstrate that
the method modifications will not adversely affect the quality of data
by generating quality control results that meet the specifications
contained in the method. Despite this stated flexibility, the Agency
has found that many NPDES and pretreatment permitting authorities are
not aware of this flexibility when issuing or enforcing NPDES and
pretreatment permits. Therefore, this regulatory action will highlight
the existing method flexibility and clarify EPA's position regarding
its application. This action will also extend this flexibility to other
methods currently approved under 40 CFR part 136. The purpose of
extending this flexibility to other methods is to (1) increase
consistency between methods, (2) provide for increased recognition of
advances in analytical technology, and (3) reduce costs associated with
analytical measurements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule                To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3714;
Agency Contact: Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: reding.richard@epa.gov
William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1061
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________
3387. TEST PROCEDURES: PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (PBMS)
PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE FOR CLEAN WATER ACT TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish performance-based measurement
procedures and guidance for use in Clean Water Act compliance
monitoring under 40 CFR part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants. The new procedures would
also discuss the format, content, quality assurance/quality control,
and data validation requirements for use of test methods. It would also
describe EPA's planned steps to provide additional information through
technical bulletins, and/or guidance documents geared towards
clarifying technical and policy issues associated with the use of test
methods approved for use in the program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/28/97                    62 FR 14975
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3713;
Agency Contact: Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: reding.richard@epa.gov
William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1061
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________
3388. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CO-PLANAR AND MONO-ORTHO-
SUBSTITUTED POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposal would amend the Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR parts 136 and
503 to approve EPA Method 1668 for the congener-specific determination
of co-planar and mono-ortho-substituted polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) in effluent, ambient water, and sludge. This method is necessary
for the implementation of water quality-based permits under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) of the Clean
Water Act. Water quality-based permits are necessary when technology-
based controls do not ensure that a particular water body would meet
the State's designated water quality standard. At present there is no
EPA analytical method for determination of these PCBs at the levels of
concern.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4049;
Agency Contact: William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1061
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: reding.richard@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD09
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3389. NPDES APPLICATIONS REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 ``CWA 301''; 33 USC 1312 ``CWA 302''; 33
USC 1314 ``CWA 304''; 33 USC 1316 ``CWA 306''; 33 USC 1318 ``CWA 308'';
33 USC 1342 ``CWA 402''; 33 USC 1361 ``CWA 501''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA plans to revise NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123, and
124 to eliminate redundant regulations, provide clarification, and
remove or streamline unnecessary procedures. Revisions under
consideration in this rule include modifying and streamlining existing
permit application requirements. Other revisions may be considered as
work on this rule progresses. This rulemaking is expected to affect
entities which implement the NPDES program or are regulated by it. This
includes small businesses and State, tribal and local governments. Most
of these effects are expected to be deregulatory or streamlining in
nature.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/07
Final Action-                   04/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3786;
Agency Contact: Pravin Rana, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-1909
Fax: 202 564-9544
Email: rana.pravin@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Laverty, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, EN-336, 4203M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-7974
Fax: 202 564-9544
Email: laverty.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________
3390. NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL SANITARY AND COMBINED
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS, MUNICIPAL SATELLITE COLLECTION SYSTEMS,
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS, AND PEAK EXCESS FLOW TREATMENT FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311``CWA 301''; 33 USC 1314``CWA 304''; 33 USC
1318``CWA 308''; 33 USC 1342``CWA 402''; 33 USC 1361``CWA 501(a)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.38; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.42
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering whether to develop a notice of rulemaking
outlining a broad-based regulatory framework for sanitary sewer
collection systems under the NPDES program. The Agency is considering
proposing standard permit conditions for inclusion in permits for
publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and municipal sanitary sewer
collection systems. The standard requirements would address reporting,
public notification, and recordkeeping requirements for sanitary sewer
overflows (SSOs), capacity assurance, management, operation and
maintenance requirements for municipal sanitary sewer collection
systems; and a prohibition on SSOs. The Agency is also considering
proposing a regulatory framework for applying NPDES permit conditions,
including applicable standard permit conditions, to municipal satellite
collection systems. Municipal satellite collection systems are sanitary
sewers owned or operated by a municipality that conveys wastewater to a
POTW operated by a different municipality.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           09/00/07
Final Action-                    To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3999; Note: This rule was formerly
known as ``Revisions to NPDES Requirements for Compliance Reporting and
Collection System Discharges.''
Sectors Affected: 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/npdes
Agency Contact: Jennifer Molloy, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0742
Fax: 202 564-6392
Email: molloy.jennifer@epa.gov
Kevin Weiss, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0742
Fax: 202 564-6392
Email: weiss.kevin@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________
3391. POLICY REGARDING NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT DURING WET
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311, 1318, 1342, 1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.41(m)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: During periods of wet weather, wastewater flows received by
municipal sewage treatment plants can significantly increase, which can
create operational challenges for sewage treatment facilities. Where
peak flows approach or exceed the design capacity of a treatment plant
they can seriously reduce treatment efficiency or damage treatment
units. In addition to hydraulic concerns, wastewater associated with
peak flows may have low organic strength, which can also decrease
treatment efficiencies. One engineering practice that some facilities
use to protect biological treatment units from damage and to prevent
overflows and backups elsewhere in the system is referred to as wet
weather blending. Wet weather blending occurs during peak wet weather
flow events when flows that exceed the capacity of the biological units
are routed around the biological units and blended with effluent from
the biological units prior
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to discharge. Regulatory agencies, sewage treatment plant operators,
and representatives of environmental advocacy groups have expressed
uncertainty about National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) requirements addressing such situations. EPA requested public
comment on a proposed policy published on November 7, 2003. Based on a
review of all the information received, EPA has no intention of
finalizing the blending policy as proposed in November 2003. EPA will
continue to review policy and regulatory options to manage this issue
and look forward to working with Congress, communities and citizens on
effective and efficient approaches that protect communities and ensure
compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Draft Policy-                   11/07/03                    68 FR 63042
Final Policy -                   To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4690;
Sectors Affected: 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities
URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/npdes
Agency Contact: Kevin Weiss, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0742
Fax: 202 564-6392
Email: weiss.kevin@epa.gov
Mohammed Billah, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-0729
Fax: 202 564-0717
Email: billah.mohammed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________
3392. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: RECODIFICATION OF VARIOUS
EFFLUENT GUIDELINES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Clean Water Act 301; Clean Water Act 304; Clean Water
Act 306; Clean Water Act 307; Clean Water Act 308; Clean Water Act 402;
Clean Water Act 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 401; 40 CFR 419
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Several years ago, OW conducted a comprehensive review of
effluent guidelines and removed from the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) provisions contained in a number of regulations that were
obsolete or redundant (FR 60 33926, June 29, 1995). In addition to
removing these provisions, EPA's Office of Water identified additional
opportunities for further streamlining some of the effluent guidelines.
This action would recodify the effluent limitations and standards for
one point source category and the general definitions without making
any legally substantive changes in the requirements. The revised and
shorter format will enable Federal, State and local regulators and the
regulated community to more easily read, understand and implement the
regulations. By reducing the number of pages in Title 40, the new
format will also afford some long-term savings in the annual cost of
printing these regulations. The point source category which would be
recodified by this action is Petroleum Refining (part 419). The
revisions would also expand the list of general definitions in section
401.11.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 4822;
Agency Contact: Debra Nicoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1020
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: nicoll.debra@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________
3393. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEICING
OPERATIONS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 307; CWA 308; CWA 402;
CWA 501
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In EPA's 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, we announced that we
would begin development of a regulation to control the pollutants
discharged from airport deicing operations. Based on preliminary study
and on public comments, discharges from deicing operations have the
potential to cause fish kills, algae blooms, and contamination to
surface or ground waters. The likely source of pollutants is aircraft
deicing fluid (ADF) that is not properly recaptured, re-used or treated
before discharge. Deicing agents typically contain glycols and
additives. There is great disparity among airports in terms of
wastewater treatment and also in terms of discharge permits. Based on
preliminary estimates, airports annually discharge approximately 21
million gallons of ADF. Early estimates of potential reductions from
treatment technology and from pollution prevention practices indicate
that those discharges could be lowered to 4 million gallons. Effluent
guidelines for these operations would apply only to wastewaters that
are considered point source discharges. Discharges that are non-point
sources (e.g., ADF shedding from the airplane after it leaves the
airport) would not be subject to any potential effluent guidelines.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           10/00/06
Final Action-                   09/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4948, EDocket No. OW-2004-0038;
Agency Contact: Eric Strassler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1026
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: strassler.eric@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE69
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3394. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR DRINKING WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: CWA 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, 402, 501
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In EPA's 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, we announced that we
would begin development of a regulation to control the pollutants
discharged from drinking water treatment plants. Based on preliminary
study and on public comments, discharges from drinking water facilities
have the potential to discharge significant quantities of conventional
and toxic pollutants, including metals, chlorine, and salts. Some of
the sources of these pollutants are treatment sludges and reverse
osmosis reject wastewaters. The preliminary data is not conclusive, and
additional study and analysis of treatability is necessary to determine
whether pollutant reductions are technologically feasible and
economically achievable. The early steps of regulatory development,
especially gathering additional discharge data, will be critical to
better-informed decisions on how to proceed. EPA is preparing to
conduct a study of a representative sample of the industry, along with
wastewater sampling of facilities representing different size
categories and treatment technologies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           04/00/07
Final Action-                   09/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4949, EDocket No. OW-2004-0035;
URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/dw/index.htm
Agency Contact: Tom Born, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1001
Fax: 202 566-1054
Email: born.tom@epamail.epa.gov
Nick Bouwes, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1002
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: bouwes.nick@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________
3395. NEW/REVISED AMBIENT WATER QUALITY CRITERIA (AWQC) FOR RECREATIONAL
WATERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 5, 2005.
Abstract: Under the BEACHES Amendments to the Clean Water Act the USEPA
is required to provide new or revised AWQC for recreational waters by
October 5, 2005. A number of activities, also required under the
BEACHES Amendments, are in progress or completed. These provide
improved approaches for beach water quality monitoring and health
assessments, including: Better understanding of the temporal and
spatial aspects of water quality determinations at beach water sites;
application of rapid (<2hr) molecular methods to determine bacterial
(fecal indicator) water quality; epidemiological assessments to better
understand the relationship of bacterial indicator occurrence to rates
of acute gastrointestinal disease for persons who swim in designated
recreational waters. Additional studies are being conducted to better
express, numerically, the relationship of the indicators to disease
incidence both for single sample determinations of water quality at the
beach at any given time and for long term determinations of general
water quality to characterize the water quality's attainment of the
designated recreational use. Additional efforts are being conducted to
prepare ``Methodology for Deriving Ambient Water Quality Criteria for
the Protection of Human Health'' specific to the development of these
and other microbiological criteria. The results of four fresh water
(Great Lakes) epidemiology studies and companion rapid fecal indicator
validation studies will be analyzed using the above human health
methodology to establish the criteria. Draft criteria will be peer
reviewed both internal and external to the USEPA prior to FAR and OMB
review and approval.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Draft Guidance-                  To Be                       Determined
Final Guidance-                  To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4967;
Agency Contact: Stephen Schaub, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4304T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1126
Fax: 202 566-1126
Email: stephen.schaub@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________
3396. [bull] EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE VINYL
CHLORIDE AND CHLOR-ALKALI POINT SOURCE CATEGORIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 30 USC 1311 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 414 (Revision) ; 40 CFR 415 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering possible revision of the existing effluent
guidelines and standards for vinyl chloride manufacturing and chlor-
alkali manufacturing. Currently, wastewater discharges from vinyl
chloride manufacturing are subject to the Organic Chemicals, Plastics,
and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) Point Source Category (40 CFR part 414),
and wastewater discharges from chlor-alkali manufacturing are subject
to the Inorganic Chemicals Point Source Category (40 CFR part 415).
Based on preliminary study, discharges from vinyl chloride and chlor-
alkali manufacturing might contain significant quantities of toxic
pollutants, including dioxin, and in the 2004 Effluent Guidelines
Program Plan, EPA identified these two industrial sectors as candidates
for possible regulatory revision. In a 2004 study (see section 6 of
http://www.epa.gov/ost/guide/304m/tsd.pdf), EPA found that vinyl
chloride and chlor-alkali manufacturing are
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often located at the same site. The background study includes an
industrial profile, a listing of the targeted facilities, information
on the manufacturing processes, information on dioxin generation, and
limited information on ways to reduce toxic dioxin discharges.
Preliminary estimates of the scope of the rulemaking are for 50 to 60
facilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           03/00/08
Final Action-                   03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4980;
Agency Contact: Samantha Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4303 T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1058
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: lewis.samantha@epa.gov
Paul Shriner, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1076
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: shriner.paul@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Clean Water Act (CWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3397. STREAMLINING THE GENERAL PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXISTING AND
NEW SOURCES OF POLLUTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action-                   10/14/05                    70 FR 60134
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Greg Schaner
Phone: 202-564-0721
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: schaner.greg@epamail.epa.gov
Jan Pickrel
Phone: 202-564-7904
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: pickrel.jan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3398. UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING REGULATION FOR PUBLIC WATER
SYSTEMS REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141.40
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2004, 5 years after UCMR 1.
Abstract: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require
the Agency to publish, every 5 years, a revised listing of the
contaminants to be monitored under the UCMR. The purpose of this
proposed action is to meet that requirement by revising the National
Primary Drinking Water Regulations for the UCMR by making minor
modifications to the current UCMR program to improve its
implementation, to revise the lists of analyses to permit a second
round of monitoring,and to approve the analytical methods needed to
perform this monitoring.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/22/05                    70 FR 49093
NPRM Comment Period End-        10/21/05
Final Action-                   06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4770;
Agency Contact: Dave Munch, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, MS
140, Cincinatti, OH 45268
Phone: 513-569-7843
Fax: 513 569-7191
Email: munch.dave@epamail.epa.gov
Dan Hautman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, MS 140,
Cincinatti, OH 45268
Phone: 513-569-7274
Fax: 513 569-7191
Email: hautman.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________
3399. DRINKING WATER: REGULATORY DETERMINATIONS REGARDING CONTAMINANTS
ON THE SECOND DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-1(b)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 6, 2006, The 1996 SDWA
Amendments require EPA to publish the second regulatory determinations
by August 2006.
Abstract: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
require EPA to publish a list of non-regulated contaminants every five
years, which may warrant regulation due to their health effects and
their potential for occurrence in public water
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systems (PWSs). The first Contaminant Candidate List (CCL), was
published in the Federal Register on March 2, 1998 (63 FR 10247). The
second CCL was published on February 22, 2005 (70 FR 9017). In addition
to publishing the drinking water CCL, the SDWA also requires the Agency
to select five or more contaminants from the second CCL and determine
whether to regulate these contaminants with a National Primary Drinking
Water Regulation (NPDWR). In order to make a determination of whether
to develop an NPDWR for a contaminant, the SDWA requires three
statutory tests be met: 1) The contaminant may have an adverse effect
on the health of persons; 2) the contaminant is known to occur or there
is a substantial likelihood that the contaminant will occur in public
water systems with a frequency and at levels of public health concern;
and 3) in the sole judgment of the Administrator, regulation of the
contaminant presents a meaningful opportunity for health risk reduction
for persons served by public water systems. Using these three statutory
tests to make regulatory decisions, there are three possible outcomes:
1) Regulate the contaminant with an NPDWR; 2) develop guidance (e.g.,
Health or Consumer Advisory); or 3) determine no action is necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Preliminary Notice-             02/00/06
Final Notice-                   10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4821;
Agency Contact: Wynne Miller, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, 4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4887
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: miller.wynne@epamail.epa.gov
Thomas Carpenter, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4885
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: carpenter.thomas@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________
3400. [bull] NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND
COPPER: SHORT-TERM REGULATORY REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: SDWA: 42 USC sec 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141, 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is minor as it makes minor additions and
clarifications to an existing regulation. EPA undertook several
activities in 2004 to determine whether a national problem exists
related to elevated drinking water lead levels comparable to that in
the District of Columbia. This evaluation, while it did not reveal a
national problem comparable to D.C., highlighted areas for improvement
and clarification to the existing lead and copper rule and associated
guidance materials. Several short-term actions will be initiated in
2005 and completed during the 2005-2006 time frame. EPA also identified
several regulatory changes that will be considered as part of
identifying more comprehensive changes to the rule. These
considerations are longer-term as they require additional data
collection, research, analysis, and stakeholder involvement to support
decisions. These longer-term regulatory changes will be examined by a
separate workgroup under an additional regulatory action. This action
addresses the regulatory revisions to be completed in the 2005-2006
time frame. Regulatory changes to be addressed include clarifications
about sample collection; clarifications to definitions for monitoring
and compliance periods; modifications regarding public water system
notification to their State of treatment changes 60 days prior to the
change; revisions to language related to criteria for reduced
monitoring; revisions to language regarding consideration of lead
service line replacement for compliance purposes; revisions to language
related to flushing guidance; and additional requirements for consumer
notification of lead monitoring results.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM                            12/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4981;
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Kempic, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4880
Email: kempic.jeffrey@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3401. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: GROUND WATER RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 129 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
3402. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: LONG TERM 2 ENHANCED
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 130 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________
3403. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: STAGE 2 DISINFECTION
BYPRODUCTS RULE
 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 131 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AD38
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3404. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: RADON
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq``SDWA1412''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 1999, Publish radon
health risk reduction and cost analysis.
NPRM, Statutory, August 6, 1999.
Final, Statutory, November 2, 2000.
Abstract: The Radon rule complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA) requirement to reduce exposure to radon in homes. In 1999, EPA
proposed regulations for radon which provide flexibility in how to
manage the health risks from radon in drinking water. The proposal was
based on the unique framework in the 1996 SDWA. The proposed regulation
would provide for either a maximum contaminant level (MCL), or an
alternative maximum contaminant level (AMCL) with a multimedia
mitigation (MMM) program to address radon in indoor air. Systems would
also be able to develop a State approved MMM program in the absence of
a State program. Under the proposal, public water systems in States
that adopted qualifying MMM programs would be subject to the AMCL,
while those in States that did not adopt such programs would be subject
to the MCL.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-                          09/30/86                    51 FR 34836
NPRM original-                  07/18/91                    56 FR 33050
Notice 99-                      02/26/99                     64 FR 9560
NPRM-                           11/02/99                    64 FR 59246
Final Action-                   12/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Additional Information: SAN No. 2281;
Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Agency Contact: Rebeccak Allen, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4689
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: allen.rebeccak@epamail.epa.gov
Ann Codrington, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4688
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: codrington.ann@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
3405. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ALDICARB
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA promulgated MCLs for aldicarb, aldicarb sulfoxide, and
aldicarb sulfone in the Phase II rulemaking in 1991 at levels of 0.003,
0.004, and 0.002 ug/l, respectively. In response to an administrative
petition from the manufacturer Rhone-Poulenc, the Agency issued an
administrative stay of the effective date. EPA will reexamine risk
assessment and occurrence data on aldicarb and make a determination of
what further action is appropriate.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3238;
Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Agency Contact: Dan Olson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5239
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: olson.daniel@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________
3406. NATIONAL SECONDARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NSDWR): METHYL
TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NSDWR
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 143 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is an automobile fuel
additive, introduced in the late 1970s during lead phase-out as an
octane enhancer. It has been used in increasing quantity in the 1990s
to meet the requirement of the Federal Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and
Oxyfuels programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
However, MTBE has been detected in ground water and drinking water in a
number of States due to leaking underground storage tanks and leaking
pipelines. Although most of these detections are at levels well below
health concern, MTBE's distinctive turpentine-like taste and odor can
be detected at low levels. EPA is required to make a regulatory
determination for at least five unregulated contaminants by August
2006. Presently, the Water program is collecting and analyzing research
information on occurrence, health effects, method sensitivity, and
treatment effectiveness. A proposed regulatory determination, which
will evaluate information on MTBE as well as a number of other
contaminants, is anticipated for Drinking Water: Regulatory
Determination on the Second Contaminants Candidate List.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                            To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4404;
Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Agency Contact: Irene Dooley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4699
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: dooley.irene@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD54
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3407. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: REVISIONS TO THE
TOTAL COLIFORM MONITORING AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments and the private sector.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is revising the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), which was
published in 1989. On July 18, 2003, EPA published a Federal Register
(68FR42907) Notice of Intent to Revise the TCR. EPA intends revisions
to the TCR to maintain or provide for greater human health protection
than under the existing TCR while improving system efficiency. A
Federal Advisory Committee recommended that EPA, as part of the TCR 6-
year review process, ``initiate a process for addressing cross-
connection control and backflow prevention requirements and consider
additional distribution system requirements related to significant
health risks. ``The original TCR, promulgated in 1989, protects human
health by requiring microbial monitoring in drinking water distribution
systems. The TCR does not include distribution system corrective or
protective requirements to reduce contamination from coliforms and
other contaminants. Since then, EPA has gained a better understanding
of distribution system impacts on human health and, therefore, intends
to strengthen the TCR by adding distribution system requirements. The
process to do so involves a performance evaluation, development of
issue papers on both distribution systems and total coliform,
stakeholders meetings, and proposed and final rules.
Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           07/00/07
Final Action-                   10/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4775;
Agency Contact: Kenneth Rotert, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5280
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: rotert.kenneth@epamail.epa.gov
Jennifer Mclain, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5248
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: mclain.jennifer@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD94
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3408. DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST 3
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-1(b)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 2008, The 1996 SDWA
Amendments require EPA to publish the third list of candidate
contaminants by February 2008. Not a rulemaking.
Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) as amended in 1996
requires EPA to publish a list every five years of contaminants that
are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems, and which
may require regulation under the SDWA. The purpose of this action is to
prepare and publish the third Contaminant Candidate List (CCL). In
preparing the third list, EPA will evaluate the classification approach
recommended by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research
Council (NRC) and, as applicable, use the NRC approach to identify and
narrow a very broad universe of potential contaminants into a smaller,
more focused list for future CCLs. If we identify additional
contaminants early in the evaluation process, we may consider those
contaminants in the regulatory determinations for 2006.
Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-Preliminary Notice-        02/00/07
Final Notice-                   02/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4745;
Agency Contact: Thomas Carpenter, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-4885
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: carpenter.thomas@epamail.epa.gov
Yvette Selby, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-5245
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: selby-mohamadu.yvette@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD99
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3409. UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL: UPDATE OF STATE PROGRAMS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h-1``SDWA 1422''; 42 USC 300h-4``SDWA 1425''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 147 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA provides a place in part 147 of its UIC regulations where
all the State UIC programs are summarized. Included in this
summarization are all the authorities and regulations used by the
States to implement the UIC program, as well as all other documents
that are relevant to the program. The primary reason for this is to
provide one place where all the UIC programs nationwide are presented.
A second reason, more importantly, is to allow EPA to incorporate by
reference into the Code of Federal Regulations the State program
authorities. Current citations to State regulations in 40 CFR part 147
are out of date for many States. This update is necessary to ensure
that the CFR accurately reflects current approved State UIC programs
and that elements of those programs are federally enforceable if
necessary. EPA Regional Offices will be submitting State revision
packages as they are completed. Part 147 will then be updated in
several stages. This is the first stage. This effort should have no
impact on the regulated community because we will merely be
incorporating by reference elements of already effective State
programs.
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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule-               To Be                       Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4236;
Agency Contact: Bruce Kobelski, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4606M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-3888
Fax: 202 564-3756
Email: kobelski.bruce@epa.gov
Denny Cruz, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606M, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202-564-3879
Fax: 202 564-3756
Email: cruz.denny@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD40
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3410. [bull] DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The action is to tailor drinking water rule requirements to
the unique characteristics of aircraft to ensure that the water
passengers drink while on an airplane is safe. This action is necessary
because aircraft public water systems are very different from
traditional public water systems. Aircraft fly to multiple destinations
throughout the course of any given day and may board water from
different sources along the way. Depending on the quality of the water
that is boarded from these multiple sources and the care used to board
the water, contamination could be introduced. This increases the
vulnerability of the aircraft's water system to contamination when
compared to a typical public water system. In the United States water
loaded aboard passenger aircraft comes from public water systems. The
water provided by public water systems that are regulated by state and
federal authorities is among the safest in the world; however, a
significant percentage of passenger aircraft travel includes
international destinations. These aircraft may board water from foreign
sources which are not subject to EPA drinking water standards.
Therefore, this action also will address the boarding of foreign water
by U.S. aircraft.
Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           12/00/06
Final Action-                   12/00/08
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism:  Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4966;
Agency Contact: Rick Naylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4606M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3847
Fax: 202 564-3847
Email: naylor.richard@epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AE84
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3411. SHORE PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 2601 ``Shore Protection Act of 1988''; PL 100-
688 ``4103(b)''
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 237
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement the Shore Protection Act (SPA) and
is designed to prevent the deposit of municipal and commercial waste
into U.S. Coastal Waters. This rule establishes minimum waste handling
practices for vessels and waste handling facilities involved in the
transport of municipal or commercial wastes in the coastal waters of
the United States. The rule may require certain vessels and waste
handling facilities to develop an operation and maintenance manual that
identifies procedures to prevent, report, and clean up deposits of
waste into coastal waters. Local governments and businesses involved
with the vessel transportation and shore side handling of these wastes
would be affected by this rule. Currently no tribes are known to be
involved in waste handling of this type; therefore none would be
affected by this rule. With regard to small businesses, EPA has
provided guidance on development of operation and maintenance manuals
and encourages the use and documentation of existing industry practices
that meet or exceed the EPA proposed minimum waste handling standards.
All indications are that this regulation as proposed would have a
minimal economic impact. This regulation will result in reduction of
municipal and commercial wastes deposited in coastal waters.
Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-                           08/30/94                    59 FR 44798
Final Action-                   08/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2820;
Agency Contact: David Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-566-1288
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: redford.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB85
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