ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

40 CFR Ch. I 

[EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0813, 

EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0642; FRL 9907-33-OP] 

Spring 2014 Regulatory Agenda 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda and semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the semiannual regulatory agenda 

online (the e-Agenda) at http://www.reginfo.gov and at www.regulations.gov to update the public about: 

 Regulations and major policies currently under development, 

 Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and 

 Rules and major policymakings completed or canceled since the last agenda. 

Definitions: 

 ‘‘E-Agenda,’’ ‘‘online regulatory agenda,’’ and ‘‘semiannual regulatory agenda’’ all refer to the same 

comprehensive collection of information that, until 2007, was published in the Federal Register but now 

is only available through an online database. 

 ‘‘Regulatory Flexibility Agenda’’ refers to a document that contains information about regulations that 

may have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. We continue to publish it in the 

Federal Register because it is required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980. 

 ‘‘Unified Regulatory Agenda’’ refers to the collection of all agencies’ agendas with an introduction 

prepared by the Regulatory Information Service Center facilitated by the General Service Administration. 

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 ‘‘Regulatory Agenda Preamble’’ refers to the document you are reading now. It appears as part of the 

Regulatory Flexibility Agenda and introduces both the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda and the e-Agenda. 

 “Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker” refers to an online portal to EPA’s 

priority rules and retrospective reviews of existing regulations. More information about the Regulatory 

Development and Retrospective Review Tracker appears in section H of this preamble.

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 the semiannual regulatory agenda, please contact: Caryn Muellerleile 

(muellerleile.caryn@epa.gov; 202-564-2855). 

Table of Contents 

A. Links to EPA’s Regulatory Information 

B. What Key Statutes and Executive Orders Guide EPA’s Rule and Policymaking Process? 

C. How Can You Be Involved in EPA’s Rule and Policymaking Process? 

D. What Actions Are Included in the E-Agenda and the Regulatory Agenda? 

E. How Is the E-Agenda Organized? 

F. What Information Is in the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda and the E-Agenda? 

G. How Can You Find Out About Rulemakings That Start Up After the Regulatory Agenda Is Signed? 

H. What Tools Are Available for Mining Regulatory Agenda Data and for Finding More About EPA Rules 

and Policies? 

I. Reviews of Rules with Significant Impacts on a Substantial Number of Small Entities 

J. What Other Special Attention Does EPA Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small Businesses, Small 

Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations? 

K. Thank You for Collaborating With Us 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Links To EPA’s Regulatory Information 

 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda: www.reginfo.gov/ and www.regulations.gov 

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 Semiannual Regulatory Flexibility Agenda: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/home.action 

 Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker: www.epa.gov/regdarrt/ 

B. What Key Statutes and Executive Orders Guide EPA’s Rule and Policymaking Process? 

A number of environmental laws authorize EPA’s actions, including but not limited to: 

 Clean Air Act (CAA), 

 Clean Water Act (CWA), 

 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund), 

 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 

 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 

 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 

 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and 

 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 

Not only must EPA comply with environmental laws, but also administrative legal requirements that 

apply to the issuance of regulations, such as: the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act (RFA) as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), 

the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the National 

Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA), and the Congressional Review Act (CRA). 

EPA also meets a number of requirements contained in numerous Executive Orders: 12866, 

“Regulatory Planning and Review” (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), as supplemented by Executive Order 

13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review” (76 FR 3821, Jan. 21, 2011); 12898, 

“Environmental Justice” (59 FR 7629, Feb. 16, 1994); 13045, “Children’s Health Protection” (62 FR 

19885, Apr. 23, 1997); 13132, “Federalism” (64 FR 43255, Aug. 10, 1999); 13175, “Consultation and 

Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments” (65 FR 67249, Nov. 9, 2000); 13211, “Actions Concerning 

Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use” (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). 

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In addition to meeting its mission goals and priorities as described above, EPA has begun reviewing 

its existing regulations under Executive Order (EO) 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory 

Review.” This EO provides for periodic retrospective review of existing significant regulations and is 

intended to determine whether any such regulations should be modified, streamlined, expanded, or 

repealed, so as to make the Agency's regulatory program more effective or less burdensome in achieving 

the regulatory objectives. 

C. How Can You Be Involved in EPA’s Rule and Policymaking Process? 

 You can make your voice heard by getting in touch with the contact person provided in each agenda 

entry. EPA encourages you to participate as early in the process as possible. You may also participate by 

commenting on proposed rules published in the Federal Register (FR). 

 Instructions on how to submit your comments are provided in each Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM). To be most effective, comments should contain information and data that support your position 

and you also should explain why EPA should incorporate your suggestion in the rule or other type of 

action. You can be particularly helpful and persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns 

and offer specific alternatives. 

 EPA believes its actions will be more cost effective and protective if the development process includes 

stakeholders working with us to help identify the most practical and effective solutions to problems. EPA 

encourages you to become involved in its rule and policymaking process. For more information about 

public involvement in EPA activities, please visit www.epa.gov/open. 

D. What Actions Are Included in the E-Agenda and the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda? 

 EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in the e-Agenda. However, there is no 

legal significance to the omission of an item from the agenda, and EPA generally does not include the 

following categories of actions: 

 Administrative actions such as delegations of authority, changes of address, or phone numbers; 

 Under the CAA: 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; 

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 Under FIFRA: Registration-related decisions, actions affecting the status of currently registered 

pesticides, and data call-ins; 

 Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions regarding pesticide tolerances and food 

additive regulations; 

 Under RCRA: Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste delisting 

petitions; 

 Under the CWA: State Water Quality Standards; deletions from the section 307(a) list of toxic 

pollutants; suspensions of toxic testing requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 

System (NPDES); delegations of NPDES authority to States; 

 Under SDWA: Actions on State underground injection control programs. 

The Regulatory Flexibility Agenda includes: 

 Actions likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 

 Rules the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the RFA. 

EPA has two 610 reviews ongoing at this time. 

E. How Is the E-Agenda Organized? 

 You can choose how to organize the agenda entries online by specifying the characteristics of the 

entries of interest in the desired individual data fields for both the www.reginfo.gov and 

www.regulations.gov versions of the e-Agenda. You can sort based on the following characteristics: EPA 

subagency; stage of rulemaking, which is explained below; alphabetically by title; and by the Regulation 

Identifier Number (RIN), which is assigned sequentially when an action is added to the agenda. 

Each entry in the Agenda is associated with one of five rulemaking stages. The rulemaking stages are: 

1. Prerule Stage – This section includes EPA actions generally intended to determine whether the 

agency should initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may include anything that influences or leads to 

rulemaking, such as Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs), studies, or analyses of the 

possible need for regulatory action. 

2. Proposed Rule Stage – This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are within a year of proposal 

(publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings [NPRMs]).

3. Final Rule Stage – This section includes rules that will be issued as a final rule within a year. 

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4. Long-Term Actions – This section includes rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action 

is after April 2015. We urge you to explore becoming involved even if an action is listed in the Long-Term 

category. By the time an action is listed in the Proposed Rules category you may have missed the 

opportunity to participate in certain public meetings or policy dialogues. 

5. Completed Actions – This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the 

Federal Register since publication of the fall 2013 Agenda. It also includes actions that EPA is no longer 

considering and has elected to “withdraw.” EPA also announces the results of any RFA section 610 

review in this section of the agenda. 

F. What Information Is in the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda and the E-Agenda?

 The Regulatory Flexibility Agenda entries include only the nine categories of information that are 

required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and by Federal Register Agenda printing requirements: 

Sequence Number, RIN, Title, Description, Statutory Authority, Section 610 Review, if applicable, 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required, Schedule, and Contact Person. Note that the electronic version 

of the Agenda (E-Agenda) has more extensive information on each of these actions. 

 E-Agenda entries include: 

Title: A brief description of the subject of the regulation. 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 

RFA (5 U.S.C. 610). 

Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described below. 

a. Economically Significant: Under Executive Order 12866, a rulemaking 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. 

b. 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; 

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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. 

c. Substantive, Nonsignificant: A rulemaking that has substantive impacts but is not Significant, Routine 

and Frequent, or Informational/Administrative/Other. 

d. 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 EO 12866, then we would classify the action as either 

“Economically Significant” or “Other Significant.” 

e. Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is primarily informational or pertains to an action 

outside the scope of EO 12866. 

Major: A rule is "major" under 5 U.S.C. 801 (Pub. L. 104-121) if it has resulted or is likely to result in an 

annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or meets other criteria specified in that Act. 

Unfunded Mandates: Whether the rule is covered by section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4). The Act requires that, before issuing an NPRM likely to result in a mandate that 

may result in expenditures by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private 

sector of more than $100 million in 1 year. 

Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Public Law (Pub. L.), Executive Order 

(EO), 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. 

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Timetable: The dates and citations (if available) for all past steps and a projected date for at least the next 

step for the regulatory action. A date displayed in the form 10/00/14 means the agency is predicting the 

month and year the action will take place but not the day it will occur. For some entries, the timetable 

indicates that the date of the next action is “to be determined.” 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has prepared or anticipates that it will be 

preparing a regulatory flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the RFA. Generally, such an 

analysis is required for proposed or final rules subject to the RFA that EPA believes may have a 

significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 

Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether the rule is anticipated to have any effect on small businesses, 

small governments, or small nonprofit organizations. 

Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether the rule may 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. 

Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant energy action under EO 13211. 

Sectors Affected: Indicates the main economic sectors regulated by the action. The regulated parties are 

identified by their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. These codes were 

created by the Census Bureau for collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data on the U.S. 

economy. There are more than 1,000 NAICS codes for sectors in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, 

services, and public administration. 

International Trade Impacts: Indicates whether the action is likely to have international trade or 

investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.

Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and email address, if available, of a person who is 

knowledgeable about the regulation. 

Additional Information: Other information about the action including docket information. 

URLs: For some actions, the Internet addresses are included for reading copies of rulemaking 

documents, submitting comments on proposals, and getting more information about the rulemaking and 

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the program of which it is a part. (Note: To submit comments on proposals, you can go to the associated 

electronic docket, which is housed at www.regulations.gov. Once there, follow the online instructions to 

access the docket in question and submit comments. A docket identification [ID] number will assist in the 

search for materials.) 

RIN: The Regulation Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and track rulemakings. The first four 

digits of the RIN identify the EPA office with lead responsibility for developing the action. 

G. How Can You Find Out About Rulemakings That Start Up After the Regulatory Agenda Is 

Signed? 

 EPA posts monthly information of new rulemakings that the Agency’s senior managers have decided 

to develop. This list is also distributed via email. You can find the current list, known as the Action 

Initiation List (AIL), at http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/actions-initiated-month where you will also 

find information about how to get an email notification when a new list is posted. 

H. What Tools Are Available for Mining Regulatory Agenda Data and for Finding More About EPA 

Rules and Policies? 

1. The http://www.reginfo.gov/ searchable database 

The Regulatory Information Service Center and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs have a 

Federal regulatory dashboard that allows users to view the Regulatory Agenda database 

(http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain), which includes search, display, and data transmission 

options. 

2. Subject Matter EPA Websites 

 Some actions listed in the Agenda include a URL that provides additional information about the 

action. 

3. Public Dockets 

When EPA publishes either an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) or a Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, the Agency typically establishes a docket to 

accumulate materials throughout the development process for that rulemaking. The docket serves as the 

repository for the collection of documents or information related to a particular Agency action or activity. 

EPA most commonly uses dockets for rulemaking actions, but dockets may also be used for RFA section 

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610 reviews of rules with significant economic impacts on a substantial number of small entities and for 

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 

(PRA), and other non-rule activities. Docket information should be in that action’s agenda entry. All of 

EPA’s public dockets can be located at www.regulations.gov.

4. EPA’s Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker 

EPA’s Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker (www.epa.gov/regdarrt/) serves 

as a portal to EPA’s priority rules, providing you with earlier and more frequently updated information 

about Agency regulations than is provided by the Regulatory Agenda. It also provides information about 

retrospective reviews of existing regulations. Not all of EPA’s Regulatory Agenda entries appear on Reg 

DaRRT; only priority rulemakings can be found on this website. 

I. Reviews of Rules with Significant Impacts on a Substantial Number of Small Entities 

 Section 610 of the RFA requires that an agency review, within 10 years of promulgation, each rule that 

has or will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA has two 610 

reviews ongoing at this time. 

Review Title RIN Docket ID #

Section 610 Review of Control of Emissions of Air 

Pollution from Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel

2060-AR91 EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0642

Section 610 Review of National Pollutant Discharge 

Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent 

Limitations Guidelines Standards for Concentrated 

Animal Feeding Operations

2040-AF46 EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0813

 EPA established an official public dockets for each 610 review under the docket identification (ID) 

numbers indicated above. All documents in the dockets are listed on the www.regulations.gov website. 

Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available; e.g., confidential business 

information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, 

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such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy 

form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through www.regulations.gov 

or in hard copy at the Air or Water dockets, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue

NW., Washington, DC 20460. The 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 Public Reading Room is (202) 

566-1744. 

J. What Other Special Attention Does EPA Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small Businesses, 

Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations? 

 For each of EPA’s rulemakings, consideration is given whether there will be any adverse impact on 

any small entity. EPA attempts 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 as amended by 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/. 

K. Thank You for Collaborating With Us

 Finally, we would like to thank those of you who choose to join with us in making progress on the 

complex issues involved in protecting human health and the environment. Collaborative efforts such as 

EPA’s open rulemaking process are a valuable tool for addressing the problems we face, and the 

regulatory agenda is an important part of that process. 

DATED: February 28, 2014. 

NAME: Sandra Connors, 

Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy.

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The 189 Regulatory Agendas

Regional Office Chicago - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Withdrawal of Federal Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System for Michigan 2005-AA02

Regional Office Seattle - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revisions to Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Country in Idaho, Oregon, and

Washington 2012-AA02

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule 2020-AA47

Office of Environmental Information - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Articles Exemption Clarification Rule 2025-AA24

Environmental Protection Agency Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update 2025-AA38

Office of Environmental Information - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Toxics Release Inventory; Addition of Nonylphenol 2025-AA34

Office of Environmental Information - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Expansion of Industry Sectors Covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Emergency Planning and Community

Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) 2025-AA33

Toxics Release Inventory; Addition of Six Phthalates 2025-AA37

Office of Environmental Information - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Modification of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements Primarily Associated with Metal Mining 2025-AA11

Administration and Resources Management - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Governmentwide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards 2030-AA99

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Water - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

NPDES Regulations to Address Water Quality Impacts From Forest Road Discharges 2040-AF43

Section 610 Review of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitations

Guidelines Standards for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations 2040-AF46

Water - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Application and Program Updates Rule 2040-AF25

Definition of "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act 2040-AF30

Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Unconventional Oil and Gas Extraction Including Coalbed Methane and Shale

Gas Extraction 2040-AF35

Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act; Analysis and

Sampling Procedures 2040-AF48

Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters; Withdrawal 2040-AF50

Rulemaking to Provide Process for Tribes to Obtain "Treatment in the Same Manner as a State" Status for the CWA

Section 303(d) Impaired Water Listing and Total Maximum Daily Load Program. 2040-AF52

Water - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Use of Sufficiently Sensitive Test Methods for Permit

Applications and Reporting 2040-AC84

Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces--Phase II 2040-AD39

Water - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs 2040-AD40

Development of Best Management Practices for Recreational Boats Under Section 312(o) of the Clean Water Act 2040-AF03

Oil and Gas Construction Stormwater Rule 2040-AF05

Stormwater Regulations Revision to Address Discharges From Developed Sites 2040-AF13

Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category 2040-AF14

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Regulatory Revisions 2040-AF15

Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions 2040-AF16

Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Estuaries and Coastal Waters 2040-AF21

Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Dental Point Source Category 2040-AF26

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Regulation of Perchlorate 2040-AF28

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Group Regulation of Carcinogenic Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) 2040-AF29

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Finished Water Storage Facility Inspection Requirements Addendum to

the Revised Total Coliform Rule 2040-AF37

Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Streams and Downstream Protection of Lakes: Remanded Provisions 2040-AF39

Rulemaking to Stay Certain Sections of the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters Final Rule 2040-AF45

Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) for Public Water Systems 2040-AF49

Water - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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Criteria and Standards for Cooling Water Intake Structures 2040-AE95

Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category 2040-AF44

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor Corrections to the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule 2040-AF51

Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule

Listing Requirements 2050-AE87

Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals 2050-AG39

Improvements to the Hazardous Waste Generator Regulatory Program 2050-AG70

Additions to List Section 241.4 Categorical Non-Waste Fuels 2050-AG74

Amending the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Provisions for Public Notices for Specific Superfund Activities 2050-AG76

Hazardous Waste Export-Import Revisions Rule 2050-AG77

National Contingency Plan Revisions to Align With the National Response Framework 2050-AG78

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Manufacturing (Import) Exemption for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) 2050-AG79

Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Residuals Generated by Commercial Electric Power Producers 2050-AE81

Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations--Revisions to Existing Requirements and New Requirements for

Secondary Containment and Operator Training 2050-AG46

Rulemaking on the Definition of Solid Waste 2050-AG62

Revisions to the Export Requirements of the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Rule 2050-AG68

Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting 2050-AF01

Revisions to Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards and Amendments to Recycling Requirements for Spent

Petroleum Refining Hydrotreating and Hydrorefining Catalysts 2050-AG34

Financial Responsibility Requirements Under CERCLA Section 108(b) for Classes of Facilities in the Hard Rock Mining

Industry 2050-AG61

Addition of Subsurface Component to the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) 2050-AG67

Hazardous Waste Management and the Retail Sector: Providing and Seeking Information on Practices to Enhance

Effectiveness to the RCRA Program 2050-AG72

Revisions to RCRA Subtitle D Research, Demonstration & Development Permit Rule 2050-AG75

Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for Electronic Manifests 2050-AG20

Hazardous Waste Management System: Conditional Exclusion for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Streams in Geologic

Sequestration Activities 2050-AG60

Air and Radiation - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Supplemental Determination for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program From Pulpwood 2060-AQ49

Revised Regulation for Environmental Radiation Protection Standard for Nuclear Power Operations 2060-AR12

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Section 610 Review of Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel 2060-AR91

Air and Radiation - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Standards for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 2060-AM08

New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Review Under CAA Section111(b)(1)(B) 2060-AO60

Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning System Servicing 2060-AO75

Standards of Performance for Grain Elevators 2060-AP06

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Subpart W: Standards for Radon Emissions From

Operating Uranium Mill Tailings: Review 2060-AP26

Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone 2060-AP38

Revision--Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings and Uranium In Situ

Leaching Processing Facilities 2060-AP43

Electronic Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for New Source Performance Standards Rulemaking 2060-AP63

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing

and Clay Ceramics Manufacturing 2060-AP69

Withdrawal of the Prior Determination or Presumption That Compliance with CAIR or the NOx SIP Call Constitutes

RACT or RACM for the 1997 8-Hr Ozone & 1997 Fine Particle NAAQS 2060-AQ07

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Production 2060-AQ11

Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer

Production National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 2060-AQ20

Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Secondary Aluminum Production National Emission

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 2060-AQ40

Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead 2060-AQ44

Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard--State Implementation Plan Requirements 2060-AQ48

Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and NSPS 2060-AQ75

Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Primary Aluminum Reduction National Emission Standard for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 2060-AQ92

National Emission Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Risk and Technology Review 2060-AQ99

Data Requirements Rule for the 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) 2060-AR19

New Source Review and Title V Operating Permit Programs--Reconsideration of PSD Requirements for Particulate

Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5) and Revision to Public Notice Requirements 2060-AR28

Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From

Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 2060-AR33

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) From Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations

Residual Risk and Technology Review 2060-AR47

Federal Plan Requirements for Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Constructed on or Before October 14, 2010 2060-AR77

NESHAP Emissions for Primary Lead Processing: Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration 2060-AR79

Performance Specification 18 for Hydrogen Chloride Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems 2060-AR81

Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified & Reconstructed Power Plants: Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions

From Modified & Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 2060-AR88

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Updates to HCFC Trade Language as Applied to Article 5 Countries; Ratification

Status of Parties to the Montreal Protocol; and Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes 2060-AR89

Air Quality: Revisions to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of 2-Amino-2Methyl-1-Propanol (AMP) 2060-AR92

General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Tribal Minor New Source Review Program 2060-AR98

Revisions to Ambient Monitoring Quality Assurance and Other Requirements 2060-AS00

Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Natural Gas Well Completion 2060-AS01

Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events--Rule Revisions 2060-AS02

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Revision of the

Venting Prohibition for Certain Refrigerant Substitutes 2060-AS04

Interstate Transport Rule for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS 2060-AS05

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional

Boilers and Process Heaters; Notice of Reconsideration 2060-AS09

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional

Boilers; Notice of Reconsideration of Final Rule and Request for Public Comment 2060-AS10

Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and

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Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; Notice of Reconsideration 2060-AS11

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration: Oil and Natural

Gas Sector 2060-AS13

National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and

Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants; Amendments 2060-AS14

Technical Amendments to Inadvertent Errors in Air Quality Designations for Fine Particles, Ozone, Lead, Nitrogen

Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide 2060-AS15

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase

2 2060-AS16

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New

Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program 2060-AS18

Maine's Request for Extending the Federal Requirement for Sale of Reformulated Gasoline in the Counties of York,

Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln. 2060-AS19

Regulation Changes to Allow for Electronic Submittal of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) 2060-AS20

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard- Reconsideration 2060-AS21

Renewable Fuel Program - 2015 Volume Standards 2060-AS22

Air and Radiation - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide 2060-AK26

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to the Venting Prohibition for Specific Substitute Refrigerants 2060-AM49

Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air

Furnaces, and New Residential Masonry Heaters 2060-AP93

Stationary Combustion Turbine New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) Amendments to Address UARG

Reconsideration Petition 2060-AQ29

Amendments to Compliance Certification Content Requirements for State and Federal Operating Permits Programs 2060-AQ71

Revisions to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, and Proposed Confidentiality Determinations Under the

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program 2060-AQ81

NESHAP Risk and Technology Review for the Mineral Wool and Wool Fiberglass Industries; NESHAP for Wool

Fiberglass Area Sources 2060-AQ90

Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating

Units 2060-AQ91

General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Tribal Minor New Source Review Program 2060-AQ95

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustments to the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import, and

Export for 2015-2019 2060-AR04

RFS Pathways II and Amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) 2060-AR21

Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country--Amendments to the Indian Country Minor New Source

Review Rule 2060-AR25

Revisions to the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements: Revisions to Lead (Pb) Reporting Threshold and Clarifications

to Technical Reporting Details 2060-AR29

Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements 2060-AR34

Heavy-Duty Highway Program: Revisions for Emergency Vehicles and SCR Maintenance 2060-AR46

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic Maxiumum Achievable Control Technology

Standards; and Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic Resins 2060-AR49

Identification of Additional Qualifying Renewable Fuel Pathways III and Modification to the Renewable Fuels Program 2060-AR50

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Residual Risk and Technology Review for Flexible

Polyurethane Foam Production 2060-AR58

Criteria for the Certification and Recertification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance With the Disposal

Regulations; Panel Closure Redesign 2060-AR60

State Implementation Plans: Response to Petition; Findings of Substantial Inadequacy; and SIP Calls to Amend

Provisions Applying to Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction 2060-AR68

RFS Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Quality Assurance Program 2060-AR72

Renewable Fuel 2014 Volume Standards 2060-AR76

Amendments and Confidentiality Determinations for Subpart L (Fluorinated Gas Production) and Amendments to

Subpart A 2060-AR78

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2014 and 2015 Critical Use Exemption From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide 2060-AR80

NESHAP for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Internal

Combustion Engines; Notice of Reconsideration 2060-AR90

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Air Quality Designations for the 2012 PM2.5 Standards 2060-AR95

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category 2060-AR96

Clarification of Requirements for Method 303 Certification Training 2060-AR97

Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)--Startup Shutdown Reconsideration 2060-AS07

Identification of Nonattainment Classification and Deadlines for Submission of State Implementation Plan (SIP)

Provisions for the 1997 Fine Particle (PM2.5) NAAQS and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 2060-AS12

Relaxation of the Summer Gasoline Volatility Standard for Florida and North Carolina 2060-AS17

Air and Radiation - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Small Municipal

Waste Combustors: Remand Response and Amendments 2060-AN17

New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for Large Municipal Waste Combustors

(MWCs). 2060-AO18

Alternative Work Practices for Leak Detection and Repair, Amendments 2060-AP66

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reasonable Possibility in

Recordkeeping; Reconsideration 2060-AP71

Supplemental Determinations for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program From Palm Oil 2060-AQ36

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of

Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions; Reconsideration 2060-AQ47

National Uniform Standards for Storage Vessel and Transfer Operations, Equipment Leaks, Closed Vent Systems and

Control Devices; Revisions to the National Uniform Emission Standards General Provisions 2060-AR00

Reconsideration of the Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AR73

Air and Radiation - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Procedure 3--Quality Assurance Requirements for Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems at Stationary Sources 2060-AH23

Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Under the 8-hour Ozone Standard for Bump-up Areas Designated

Attainment for the 1-hour Ozone Standard Prior to Revocation 2060-AN63

Ambient Ozone Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements 2060-AP15

Revisions to Test Methods and Testing Regulations 2060-AQ01

Amendments to Tribal Delegation of Authority Provisions in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program 2060-AQ55

Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards 2060-AQ86

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions: Group IV Polymers and Resins; Pesticide Active

Ingredient Productio; and Polyether Polyols Production 2060-AR02

Heavy-Duty GHG On-Highway and Non-Road Engine and Vehicle Regulation Streamlining and Technical Amendments 2060-AR48

2013 Revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Proposed Confidentiality Determinations for New or

Substantially Revised Data Elements 2060-AR52

Kraft Pulp Mills NSPS Review 2060-AR64

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Secondary Lead Smelting; Amendments 2060-AR66

Vacatur of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of PM2.5 Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant

Monitoring Concentration (SMC) 2060-AR99

Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced

After May 14, 2007 2060-AS03

Failure to Submit SIPS for the 2008 Lead NAAQS 2060-AS08

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Mixtures 2070-AJ93

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances - Proposed Rule

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Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions 2070-AJ22

Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program 2070-AJ28

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations 2070-AJ38

Nanoscale Materials; Chemical Substances When Manufactured, Imported, or Processed as Nanoscale Materials;

Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Significant New Use Rule 2070-AJ54

Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program for Public and Commercial Buildings 2070-AJ56

Pesticides; Clarifying Changes to Labeling 2070-AJ61

CBI; Reassertion and Resubstantiation of Confidentiality Claims Submitted Under TSCA 2070-AJ90

Significant New Use Rule for Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) and Related Compounds 2070-AJ91

Significant New Use Rules; Amendments to Hazard Communication Provisions 2070-AJ94

Certain Nonylphenols and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates; Significant New Use Rule 2070-AJ96

MDI and TDI; Health and Safety Data Reporting Under TSCA 8(d) 2070-AJ97

Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances; Significant New Use Rule 2070-AJ99

Lead-Based Paint Program; Amendment to Jurisdictions and Renovator Refresher Training Requirements 2070-AK02

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders 2070-AB27

Certain Polybrominated Diphenylethers; Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and Test Rule 2070-AJ08

Formaldehyde; Third-Party Certification Framework for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products 2070-AJ44

Significant New Use Rule for Glymes 2070-AJ52

Microorganisms: General Exemptions From Reporting Requirements; Revisions of Recipient Organisms Eligible for Tier I

and Tier II Exemptions 2070-AJ65

Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Benzidine-Based Dyes; Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP); and Alkanes, C12-13, Chloro 2070-AJ73

Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); HBCD (Hexabromocyclododecane) Used in Textiles 2070-AJ88

Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products 2070-AJ92

Electronic Reporting; Revisions to Notification Regulations for TSCA Section 5 Premanufacture and Significant New Use

Notification 2070-AJ98

Response to Request for Exemption of Certain Food-Related Chemical Substances From TSCA Chemical Data

Reporting (CDR) Processing and Use Information Reporting Requirements in 2016 2070-AK01

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators 2070-AJ20

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Pesticides; Satisfaction of Data Requirements; Minor Revisions to the Procedures to Ensure Protection of Data

Submitters' Rights 2070-AJ58

Electronic Reporting Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 2070-AJ75

CBI: PMN Amendments Claiming Chemical and Microorganism Identity as Confidential in Data From Health and Safety

Studies Submitted Under TSCA Prior to the Commencement of Manufacture 2070-AJ87

Office of the Administrator - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance From the Environmental Protection Agency 2090-AA39

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Regional Office Chicago ( ROCHICAGO ) RIN: 2005-AA02

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Title: Withdrawal of Federal Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System for Michigan

Abstract: On August 4, 2000, EPA specified at 40 CFR 132.6(c) that certain requirements set forth in the Water Quality

Guidance for the Great Lakes System (Guidance) at 40 CFR part 132 apply to discharges within the Great Lakes System in the

states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio had not adopted the requirements consistent with the

Guidance pertaining to whole effluent toxicity (WET). On September 19, 2005, Michigan submitted to EPA revisions to the rules

that address WET requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 132.6(c) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2015 

Direct Final Rule 12/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Pepin Environmental Protection Agency

Regional Office Chicago

WT-15J, Chicago, IL 60604

Chicago , IL 60604 

Phone: 312 886-1505 

FAX: 312 886-0168

E-Mail: pepin.robert@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Regional Office Seattle ( ROSEATTLE ) RIN: 2012-AA02

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Title: Revisions to Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Country in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

Abstract: After eight years of experience implementing the Federal Air Rules for Reservations, EPA plans to revise the original

rules to apply to all Indian Country, including new reservations in the Pacific NW. EPA also plans to revise the rules to improve

implementation, and to better address sources of air pollution on Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0373

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/r10earth/FARR.htm

Agency Contact: Nancy Helm Environmental Protection Agency

Regional Office Seattle

USEPA REGION 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Mail Code: AWT-107, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle , WA 98101 

Phone: 206 553-6908 

FAX: 206 330-6967

E-Mail: helm.nancy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance ( OECA ) RIN: 2020-AA47

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Title: NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule

Abstract: This rule is designed to save authorized state, tribe, or territorial NPDES programs resources, make reporting easier

for NPDES-regulated entities, streamline permit renewals, ensure full exchange of NPDES data between states and EPA to the

public, improve better environmental decision-making, and to protect human health and the environment. This rule changes the

mode by which NPDES information is transmitted, by requiring that NPDES-regulated entities electronically submit the following

permit and compliance monitoring information instead of using paper reports: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs); Notices of

Intent (NOIs) and similar notices to discharge in compliance with a NPDES general permit; and a variety of currently-required

NPDES program reports. Authorized NPDES programs will also electronically submit NPDES program data to EPA to ensure

that there is consistent and complete reporting nationwide, and to expedite the collection and processing of the data, thereby

making it more accurate and timely. Importantly, while the rule changes the method by which information is provided (i.e.,

electronic rather than paper-based), it does not increase the amount of information required from NPDES-regulated entities and

facilities under existing federal regulations. Based on the economic analysis performed in conjunction with the proposed rule,

EPA estimates net annual savings of almost $30 million per year after full implementation, with 97% of those net savings

accruing to the states. In addition, the rule as proposed should result in a more complete, accurate, and nationally-consistent

set of data about the NPDES program, and improved transparency of the NPDES program.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123, 403, and 501 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(i) and 1361(a); CWA sections 304(i) and 501(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/30/2013 78 FR 46005

Supplemental NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0274

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/exchange/topic/npdes

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOECA-2009-0274-0097

Agency Contact: Andrew Hudock Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance

2222A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-6032 

E-Mail: Hudock.Andrew@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: John Dombrowski Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance

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2222A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0742 

E-Mail: Dombrowski.John@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA24

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Title: Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Articles Exemption Clarification Rule

Abstract: Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting is required by Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community

Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act. The purpose of this rule is to clarify the scope of

the exemption from TRI reporting requirements for items that qualify as articles. [See 40 CFR 372.38(b).] A proposed rule was

issued on August 24, 2009.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372.38(b) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11023 et seq; 42 USC 13106 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/24/2009 74 FR 42625

Supplemental NPRM 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-TRI-2009-0602. Facilities included in the following NAICS manufacturing codes

(corresponding to SIC codes 20 through 39): 311*,312*, 313*, 314*, 315*, 316, 321, 322, 323*, 324, 325*, 326*, 327, 331, 332,

333, 334*, 335*, 336, 337*, 339*,111998*, 211112*, 212234*, 212235*, 212393*, 212399*, 488390*, 511110, 511120, 511130,

511140*, 511191,511199, 511220, 512230*, 516110*, 541710*, or 811490*. *Exceptions and/or limitations exist for these

NAICS codes. Facilities included in the following NAICS codes (corresponding to SIC codes other than SIC codes 20 through

39): 212111, 212112, 212113 (correspond to SIC 12, Coal Mining (except 1241)); or 212221, 212222, 212231, 212234, 212299

(correspond to SIC 10, Metal Mining (except 1011, 1081, and 1094)); or 221111, 221112, 221113, 221119, 221121, 221122

(Limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating power for distribution in commerce) (correspond

to SIC 4911, 4931, and 4939, Electric Utilities); or 424690, 425110, 425120 (Limited to facilities previously classified in SIC

5169, Chemicals and Allied Products, Not Elsewhere Classified); or 424710 (corresponds to SIC 5171, Petroleum Bulk

Terminals and Plants); or 562112 (Limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvent recovery services on a contract or fee basis

(previously classified under SIC 7389, Business Services, NEC)); or 562211, 562212, 562213, 562219, 562920 (Limited to

facilities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. 6921 et seq.) (correspond to SIC

4953, Refuse Systems).

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 212111

Agency Contact: Daniel Teitelbaum Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0964 

FAX: 202 566-0741

E-Mail: Teitelbaum.Daniel@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Ingrid Rosencrantz Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0961 

E-Mail: rosencrantz.ingrid@epamail.epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA38

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Title: Environmental Protection Agency Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency is revising its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations, 40 CFR part 2,

subpart A, which were last updated in 2002 in order to comply with the 2007 Open Government Act, to reflect EPA's business

process, and correct obsolete information.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Larry Gottesman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2822T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2162 

E-Mail: gottesman.larry@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA34

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Title: Toxics Release Inventory; Addition of Nonylphenol

Abstract: EPA is evaluating whether to add nonylphenol to the list of chemicals reportable under section 313 of the

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (i.e., the Toxics Release Inventory [TRI]). Nonylphenol is persistent in

the aquatic environment and extremely toxic to aquatic organisms. Nonylphenol has been found in environmental samples taken

from freshwater, saltwater, groundwater, sediment, soil, and aquatic biota. EPA has developed an Action Plan to address

concerns for releases of nonylphenol to the environment (http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/npnpe.html). The Action Plan includes the initiation of rulemaking to add nonylphenol to the TRI.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11023(d)(2)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/20/2013 78 FR 37176

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/tri

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Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2842T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0743 

FAX: 202 566-0677

E-Mail: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Larry Reisman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0751 

E-Mail: reisman.larry@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA33

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Title: Expansion of Industry Sectors Covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Emergency Planning and Community

Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

Abstract: In support of the goal of providing comprehensive toxic chemical release and other waste management information

to the Federal, State, local, and Tribal Governments and to the public, including citizens of communities surrounding covered

facilities, EPA is considering expanding the scope of industry sectors covered by Emergency Planning and Community Right-toKnow Act (EPCRA) section 313, also known as the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). As originally enacted, EPCRA section 313

applied only to the manufacturing industry sectors, i.e., sectors in Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 20 through 39.

The statute, however, also allows the EPA Administrator to add sectors to TRI to the extent that doing so is relevant to the

purposes of EPCRA section 313. Under this authority, the EPA in 1997 added seven additional industry sectors to the list of

sectors covered by TRI.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372.23 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11023 (EPCRA sec 313); 42 USC 13106 (PPA sec 6607)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/tri/

Sectors Affected: 812310; 812320; 812332; 212210; 812331; 493190; 212392; 562213; 221330

Agency Contact: Gilbert Mears Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0954 

FAX: 202 566-0741

E-Mail: mears.gilbert@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Cory Wagner Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1555 

FAX: 202 566-0741

E-Mail: wagner.cory@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA37

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Title: Toxics Release Inventory; Addition of Six Phthalates

Abstract: EPA is evaluating whether to add 6 phthalates (diisobutyl phthalate [DIBP], butyl benzyl phthalate [BBP], di-n-pentyl

phthalate [DnPP], di-n-octyl phthalate [DnOP], diisononyl phthalate [DINP], and diisodecyl phthalate [DIDP]) to the list of

chemicals reportable under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (i.e., the Toxics Release

Inventory [TRI]). Phthalate exposure can produce a variety of adverse effects in laboratory animals; especially on the

development of the male reproductive system, and, therefore, there are implications for human health. Phthalates are produced

in high volume and they are used in numerous industrial and consumer products. Phthalates appear in biomonitoring surveys,

such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, that provide evidence of widespread human exposure. Phthalates

are also found in the environment and in wildlife species. EPA is concerned with phthalates based on toxicity, particularly to the

development of the male reproductive system, prevalence in the environment, widespread use and human exposure, and recent

work focusing on the potential cumulative effect of mixtures of phthalates.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11023(d)(2)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2842T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0743 

FAX: 202 566-0677

E-Mail: bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Larry Reisman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0751 

E-Mail: reisman.larry@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Environmental Information ( OEI ) RIN: 2025-AA11

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Title: Modification of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements Primarily Associated with Metal Mining

Abstract: After careful consideration of the full regulatory agenda, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn a

notice of proposed rulemaking regarding reporting requirements for the metal mining industry under the Toxics Release

Inventory (TRI). EPA will continue to collect TRI information from metal mining facilities and disclose this information to the

public as before. Individual metal mining facilities will remain responsible for complying with their statutory TRI reporting

obligations under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The EPA is making

progress on a number of other rules related to the mining sector, including initiatives to address air and groundwater risks

associated with a new method of uranium mining. EPA also recently issued a proposed e-reporting rule, which would improve

the public's access to information reported on water discharges by metal mines.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 03/07/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OEI-2009-0453

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www.epa.gov/tri/programs/mining/index.htm

Agency Contact: Daniel Teitelbaum Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0964 

FAX: 202 566-0741

E-Mail: Teitelbaum.Daniel@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Gilbert Mears Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Environmental Information

2844T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0954 

FAX: 202 566-0741

E-Mail: mears.gilbert@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Administration and Resources Management ( ARM ) RIN: 2030-AA99

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Title: Governmentwide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Abstract: These regulations will adopt OMB's revised government wide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,

and Audit Requirements for Federal awards to non-Federal entities. OMB's revisions are a key component of a larger Federal

effort to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes, while ensuring the financial integrity

of taxpayer dollars in partnership with non-Federal stakeholders.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 200 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alexandra Raver Environmental Protection Agency

Administration and Resources Management

Mail Code 3903R, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington , DC 20460

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Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-5296 

E-Mail: raver.alexandra@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF43

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Title: NPDES Regulations to Address Water Quality Impacts From Forest Road Discharges

Abstract: EPA will propose to use flexible non-permitting approaches under the Clean Water Act to regulate certain discharges

of stormwater from forest roads, including logging roads, in order to address water quality impacts from those discharges. EPA

recognizes that effective best management practices (BMPs) exist that protect receiving waters and minimize impacts. EPA

plans to propose approaches that leverage effective BMP programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.26 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0195

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/forestroads Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 2040-AF42

Agency Contact: Prasad Chumble Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4203M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-0021 

E-Mail: chumble.prasad@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Allison Wiedeman Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4203M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-0901 

FAX: 202 564-6384

E-Mail: wiedeman.allison@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF46

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Title: Section 610 Review of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitations

Guidelines Standards for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Abstract: EPA promulgated revised regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on February 12, 2003

(68 FR 7175). The "2003 CAFO Rule" expanded the number of operations covered by the CAFO regulations and included

requirements to address the land application of manure from CAFOs. The 2003 CAFO Rule required all CAFOs to seek NPDES

permit coverage. EPA developed a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA) for the 2003 CAFO Rule. EPA took several

steps to minimize the impacts of the 2003 CAFO Rule on small businesses, including regulatory revisions designed to focus on

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the largest producers, eliminating the 'mixed' animal calculation for operations with more than a single animal type for

determining which Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) are CAFOs, raising the duck threshold for dry manure handling duck

operations, and adopting a dry-litter chicken threshold higher than proposed. There have been a number of changes to the

2003 regulations due to court decisions based on legal challenges to the rulemaking , however, this action only pertains to the

2003 rule. Pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, on October 31, 2012, the EPA initiated a review of the 2003

CAFO rule to determine if the provisions as they relate to small entities should be continued without change, or should be

rescinded or amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities (77 FR 65840). EPA has solicited comments on,

and will consider, the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received

from the public concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or

conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or

other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. After publication, EPA received requests for additional time to

submit comments and extended the public comment period until March 1, 2013 (78 FR 277). The results of the EPA's review

will be summarized in a report and placed in the rulemaking docket at the conclusion of this review. This review's Docket ID

number is EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0813; the docket can be accessed at www.regulations.gov.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

Legal Authority: 5 USC 610

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/12/2003 68 FR 7176

Begin Review 10/31/2012 77 FR 65840

Comment Period Extended 01/03/2013 78 FR 277

End Review 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0813

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/rfa/section-610.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOW-2012-0813-0001

Sectors Affected: 11299; 112111; 11232; 112112; 11231; 11212; 11242; 11221; 11292; 11239; 11234; 11241; 11233

Agency Contact: Hema Subramanian Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4203M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-5041 

FAX: 202 564-6384

E-Mail: subramanian.hema@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Katherine Telleen Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7933 

E-Mail: telleen.katherine@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF25

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Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Application and Program Updates Rule

Abstract: EPA plans to propose regulations that would update specific elements of the existing National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) in order to better harmonize regulations and application forms, improve permit documentation and

transparency and provide clarifications to the existing regulations. In this effort EPA plans to address application, permitting,

monitoring and reporting requirements that have become obsolete or outdated due to programmatic, technical or other changes

that have occurred over the past 35 years. Specifically, EPA plans to focus on revising the NPDES permit application forms to

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specifically include all final agency data standards, improving the consistency between the application forms, updating the

applications to better reflect current program practices, and specifically incorporate new program areas into the forms (e.g.,

Clean Water Act section 316(b) requirements for cooling water intake structures). EPA also plans to address other program

elements including permit documentation, EPA state permit objection, and public participation procedures to improve the quality

and transparency of permit development. As an example of a regulation which could be proposed to change to reduce burden,

as well as improve transparency and public access to information, EPA is considering whether to revise the public notice

requirements to allow a state to post notices of draft NPDES permits and other permit actions under the Clean Water Act on

their state agency websites in lieu of traditional newspaper posting.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 125; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2015 

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Kelley Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7004 

FAX: 202 564-9544

E-Mail: kelley.kathryn@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Hair Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2287 

FAX: 202 564-9544

E-Mail: hair.david@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF30

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Title: Definition of "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act

Abstract: After U.S. Supreme Court decisions in SWANCC and Rapanos, the scope of "waters of the US" protected under all

CWA programs has been an issue of considerable debate and uncertainty. The Act has a single definition for "waters of the

United States." As a result, these decisions affect the geographic scope of all CWA programs. SWANCC and Rapanos did not

invalidate the current regulatory definition of "waters of the United States." However, the decisions established important

considerations for how those regulations should be interpreted, and experience implementing the regulations has identified

several areas that could benefit from additional clarification through rulemaking. U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers are developing a proposed rule for determining whether a water is protected by the Clean Water Act. This rule would

make clear which waterbodies are protected under the Clean Water Act.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 110; 40 CFR 112; 40 CFR 116; 40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 230; 40 CFR 232; 40 CFR 300; 40

CFR 302; 40 CFR 401; 33 CFR 328 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/21/2014 79 FR 22187

NPRM Comment Period End 07/21/2014 

Final Rule 04/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/CWAwaters.cfm

Agency Contact: Donna Downing Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4502T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1367 

E-Mail: Downing.Donna@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Rachel Fertik Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4502T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1452 

E-Mail: Fertik.Rachel@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF35

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Title: Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Unconventional Oil and Gas Extraction Including Coalbed Methane and Shale Gas

Extraction

Abstract: In this action EPA will collect information, review existing technologies, and develop regulatory options for discharges

of pollutants from unconventional oil and gas extraction, such as directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing. In recent years

there has been substantial growth in extraction and production of oil and gas resources, including shale gas, using

unconventional technologies. This unconventional oil and gas production can generate substantial volumes of wastewater and

the regulations for discharges associated with these unconventional activities varies by state. These wastewaters have been

found to contain elevated concentrations of some or all of the following pollutants: fracturing fluid additives, salt content (often

expressed as total dissolved solids or TDS), conventional pollutants, organics, metals, and naturally occurring radioactive

material (NORM ) which, if discharged, can directly impact aquatic life and drinking water sources.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 435 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 1314; 1316; 1317; 1318; 1342; 1361

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Final Rule 04/00/2016 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0334

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/wastetech/guide/cbm_index.cfm

Sectors Affected: 213111; 213112

Agency Contact: Lisa Biddle Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4303T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0350 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: biddle.lisa@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jan Matuszko Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4303T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1035 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: matuszko.jan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF48

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Title: Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act; Analysis and Sampling

Procedures

Abstract: This regulatory action would amend "Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants" at 40

CFR part 136 to approve test procedures (analytical methods) for use by testing laboratories for water monitoring. These test

procedures are used to implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program unless an alternate

procedure is approved by a Regional Administrator. The regulation would also revise, clarify, and correct errors and ambiguities

in existing methods and the water monitoring regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 423 revision; 40 CFR 435 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311(a); 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361; CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Adrian Hanley Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1564 

E-Mail: hanley.adrian@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF50

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Title: Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters; Withdrawal

Abstract: EPA promulgated final numeric nutrient criteria for lakes, springs, and flowing waters (outside of the South Florida

Region, defined as those areas south of Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River and St. Lucie watersheds) on

November 15, 2010. This final "inland waters rule" also included numeric downstream protection values for the protection of

downstream lakes, and a provision for interested parties to derive site-specific alternative criteria. The final rule and EPA's

underlying determination that numeric nutrient criteria are necessary in Florida were subsequently challenged by a number of

parties. On February 18, 2012, the Court presiding over the case upheld EPA's determination, and upheld all challenged

portions of the final inland waters rule, with the exception of the stream criteria and default DPVs for unimpaired lakes. The

portions of the inland waters rule that were upheld by the Court became effective for CWA purposes on January 6, 2013. On

November 30, 2012, June 27, 2013, and September 26, 2013, EPA approved numeric nutrient standards adopted by the state

of Florida for certain waters in the state. Some of the water body types and provisions covered by state-adopted WQS were also

included in EPA's final inland waters rule (criteria for Florida's lakes and springs, downstream protection values (DPVs) to

protect downstream lakes, and a provision for developing Site-Specific Alternative Criteria (SSAC)). Because the State of Florida

submitted and EPA approved numeric nutrient criteria for the waters addressed in the upheld portions of EPA's final inland

waters rule, EPA is proposing to withdraw the federal criteria for those waters so the State criteria are the only criteria in effect

for CWA purposes. Finally, a January 7, 2014 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida granting EPA's

motion to modify the consent decree allows EPA to withdraw the overlapping federally-promulgated criteria so Florida can

implement their state-adopted, EPA-approved criteria to address nutrient pollution in Florida's waters.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/02/2014 79 FR 18494

NPRM Comment Period End 06/02/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Erica Fleisig Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1057 

E-Mail: Fleisig.Erica@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jim Keating Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0383 

FAX: 202 566-0409

E-Mail: Keating.Jim@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF52

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Title: Rulemaking to Provide Process for Tribes to Obtain "Treatment in the Same Manner as a State" Status for the CWA

Section 303(d) Impaired Water Listing and Total Maximum Daily Load Program.

Abstract: EPA is leading the development of a proposed rulemaking to provide more opportunities to fully engage tribes in the

Clean Water Act section 303(d) Impaired Water Listing and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program by clarifying the

process for tribes to obtain Treatment in a Similar Manner as a State authority for the Impaired Water Listing and TMDL

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Program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 130.7; 40 CFR 130.6(d); 40 CFR 131.8 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313(d); 33 USC 1361(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 10/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sarah Furtak Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4503T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1167 

E-Mail: furtak.sarah@epa.gov

Agency Contact: John Goodin Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4502T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1373 

FAX: 202 566-1375

E-Mail: Goodin.John@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AC84

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Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Use of Sufficiently Sensitive Test Methods for Permit

Applications and Reporting

Abstract: EPA launched an effort to update specific elements of the existing NPDES regulations in order to provide

clarifications related to the NPDES permit application and NPDES permit monitoring analytical detection level requirements.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 136 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/23/2010 75 FR 35712

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15254.pdf

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Kelley Environmental Protection Agency

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Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7004 

FAX: 202 564-9544

E-Mail: kelley.kathryn@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Hair Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2287 

FAX: 202 564-9544

E-Mail: hair.david@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AD39

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Title: Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces--Phase II

Abstract: CWA section 312(n) directs EPA and the Department of Defense to establish national discharge standards for

discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel of the Armed Forces. The proposed standards will apply to

approximately 6,000 vessels of the Armed Forces, and are intended to reduce the adverse environmental impacts associated

with the discharges, stimulate the development of improved pollution control devices, and advance the development of

environmentally-sound ships by the military.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1700 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1322; 33 USC 1361

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/03/2014 79 FR 6117

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/rules/UNDS

Agency Contact: Katherine Weiler Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4504T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1280 

E-Mail: weiler.katherine@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Benson Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4504T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2954 

E-Mail: benson.robert@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AD40

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Title: Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs

Abstract: The regulations at 40 CFR part 147 codify each State's UIC program description and incorporates by reference the

rules and regulations that the respective primacy State will implement. This includes codifying programs upon which EPA

directly implements. The primary reason for part 147 is to incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations the

State program authorities and regulations so EPA may bring a direct enforcement action if the State fails to comply with the

State UIC program. This update is necessary to ensure that the CFR accurately reflects current approved State UIC programs,

and that requirements of those programs are federally enforceable. 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 EPA will merely be incorporating by reference elements of already approved

State programs.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 147 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h-1; SDWA 1422; 42 USC 300h-4; SDWA 1425

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 

Additional Information: SAN No. 4236

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert-Eu Smith Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4606M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3895 

FAX: 202 564-3756

E-Mail: smith.robert-eu@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jeff Jollie Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code WTR9, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3886 

FAX: 415 947-3549

E-Mail: jollie.jeff@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF03

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Title: Development of Best Management Practices for Recreational Boats Under Section 312(o) of the Clean Water Act

Abstract: This action is for the development of regulations by EPA to implement the Clean Boating Act (Public Law 110-288),

which was signed by the President on July 29, 2008. The Clean Boating Act amends section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)

to exclude recreational vessels from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements. In addition, it

adds a new CWA section 312(o) directing EPA to develop regulations that identify the discharges incidental to the normal

operation of recreational vessels (other than a discharge of sewage) for which it is reasonable and practicable to develop

management practices to mitigate adverse impacts on waters of the United States. The regulations also need to include those

management practices, including performance standards for each such practice. Following promulgation of the EPA

performance standards, new CWA section 312(o) directs the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations governing the design,

construction, installation, and use of the management practices. Following promulgation of the Coast Guard regulations, the

Clean Boating Act prohibits the operation of a recreational vessel or any discharge incidental to their normal operation in waters

of the United States, and in waters of the contiguous zone (i.e., 12 miles into the ocean), unless the vessel owner or operator is

using an applicable management practice meeting the EPA-developed performance standards.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 140 (Revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2015 

Final Rule 12/00/2016 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 713990; 336612; 441222; 483212; 713930; 441221; 488330; 487210

Agency Contact: Brian Rappoli Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4504T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1548 

E-Mail: rappoli.brian@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Benson Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4504T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2954 

E-Mail: benson.robert@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF05

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Title: Oil and Gas Construction Stormwater Rule

Abstract: On June 12, 2006, EPA published a final rule to address a new provision added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The 2006 regulation effectively exempted from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements

stormwater discharges of sediment from construction activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing,

or treatment operations, or transmission facilities unless the relevant facility had a discharge of stormwater resulting in a

discharge of a reportable quantity of oil or hazardous substances. Shortly thereafter, the Natural Resources Defense Council

(NRDC) petitioned the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit) for direct review of EPA's action. On May 23, 2008, the

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in NRDC v. U.S. EPA, 526 F.3d 591 (9th Cir. 2008), vacating EPA's 2006 oil

and gas construction stormwater regulation. On July 21, 2008, EPA filed a petition for rehearing in this case. On November 3,

2008, the Ninth Circuit issued its order denying EPA's request for rehearing of the Court's decision vacating EPA's 2006 oil and

gas construction stormwater regulation. This action should be included as part of EPA's Stormwater Regulations Revision to

Address Discharges from Developed Sites (RIN 2040-AD13). EPA plans to: (1) remove the codified 2006 rule from the Code of

Federal Regulations consistent with the court vacatur and; (2) codify the revised 2005 Energy Policy Act definition of "oil and

gas exploration, production, processing, treatment, and transmission operations" to clarify that certain uncontaminated

discharges from oil and gas construction activities are exempt from permitting, as identified in section 402(I)(2) of the Clean

Water Act.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.26(a)(2)(ii) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1342(l) and 1362(24)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

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Additional Information: SAN No. 5330

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Bryan Rittenhouse Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-0577 

FAX: 202 564-6431

E-Mail: rittenhouse.bryan@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Connie Bosma Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-6773 

FAX: 202 564-6431

E-Mail: bosma.connie@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF13

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Title: Stormwater Regulations Revision to Address Discharges From Developed Sites

Abstract: Stormwater discharges from developed areas are a major cause of degradation of surface waters. Stormwater

conveys pollutants to nearby waterbodies, and can impact the hydrology of waterbodies because of increased stormwater

discharge volumes and velocities. Current stormwater regulations were promulgated in 1990 and 1999. In 2006, the Office of

Water asked the National Research Council (NRC) to review the stormwater program and recommend ways to strengthen it.

The NRC Report, which was finalized in October 2008, found that the current stormwater program ...is not likely to adequately

control stormwater's contribution to waterbody impairment and recommended that EPA take action to address the harmful

effects of stormwater. This action could propose requirements for managing stormwater discharges from newly developed and

redeveloped sites, and may propose regulating additional municipal separate storm sewer systems.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.26; 40 CFR 122.30-37 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Settlement Agreement for NPRM - Fowler, et al. v. EPA; # 09-0005; D.

D.C.; as per 6/10/2013 modification 06/17/2013 

Other Judicial Settlement Agreement for Final Action - Fowler, et al. v. EPA; # 09-

0005; D. D.C.; as per 6/28/2012 modification 12/10/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0817.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: Undetermined

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater

Agency Contact: Connie Bosma Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

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Phone: 202 564-6773 

FAX: 202 564-6431

E-Mail: bosma.connie@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Janet Goodwin Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1060 

E-Mail: goodwin.janet@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF14

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Title: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category

Abstract: EPA establishes national technology-based regulations, called effluent limitations guidelines and standards, to

reduce discharges of pollutants from industries to waters of the U.S. These requirements are incorporated into National

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permits issued by EPA ,and States, and through the national

pretreatment program. The steam electric effluent limitations guidelines and standards apply to steam electric power plants using

nuclear or fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. There are about 1,200 nuclear- and fossil-fueled steam electric power

plants nationwide; approximately 500 of these power plants are coal-fired. In a study completed in 2009, EPA found that the

current regulations, which were last updated in 1982, do not adequately address the pollutants being discharged, and have not

kept pace with changes that have occurred in the electric power industry over the last three decades. The rulemaking may

address discharges associated with coal ash waste and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) air pollution controls, as well as other

power plant waste streams. Power plant discharges can have major impacts on water quality, including reduced organism

abundance and species diversity, contamination of drinking water sources, and other effects. Pollutants of concern include

metals (e.g., mercury, arsenic, and selenium), nutrients, and total dissolved solids. The proposed rule was published in the

Federal Register on June 7, 2013 (Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point

Source Category, 78 FR 34431).

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: State, Local, Or Tribal Governments;

Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 423 revision (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33 USC 1318; 33 USC 1342; 33 USC 1361

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Consent Decree 04/19/2013 

Other Judicial Consent Decree - Defenders of Wildlife v. Jackson, 10-1915, D. D.C. 05/22/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2013 78 FR 34431

Final Rule 09/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/wastetech/guide/steam_index.cfm

Sectors Affected: 22111; 221112; 221113

Agency Contact: Ronald Jordan Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1003 

FAX: 202 566-1053

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E-Mail: jordan.ronald@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jezebele Alicea Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1755 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: alicea.jezebele@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF15

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Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Regulatory Revisions

Abstract: Beginning in 2004, EPA conducted a wide-ranging review of implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to

determine if there is a national problem related to elevated lead levels. EPA's comprehensive review consisted of several

elements, including a series of workshops designed to solicit issues, comments, and suggestions from stakeholders on

particular issues; a review of monitoring data to evaluate the effectiveness of the LCR; and a review of the LCR implementation

by States and water utilities. As a result of this multi-part review, EPA identified seven targeted rule changes and EPA

promulgated a set of short-term regulatory revisions and clarifications on October 10, 2007, to strengthen implementation of the

existing Lead and Copper Rule. In developing the short-term revisions, EPA identified several regulatory changes to be

considered as part of the more comprehensive changes to the rule. These considerations are longer-term in nature as they

require additional data collection, research, analysis, and stakeholder involvement to support decisions. This action addresses

the remaining regulatory revisions to be completed. Changes will be made to make the rule more cost effective and more

protective of public health.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2015 

Final Rule 03/00/2017 

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/lcr/index.cfm

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Kempic Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4607M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-4880 

FAX: 202 564-3760

E-Mail: kempic.jeffrey@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF16

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Title: Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions

Abstract: EPA proposed changes to the water quality standards (WQS) regulation to improve its effectiveness in helping

restore and maintain the Nation's Waters. The core of the current WQS regulation has been in place since 1983. Since then, a

number of issues have been raised by stakeholders or identified by EPA in the implementation process that will benefit from

clarification and greater specificity. The proposed rule addresses the following six key areas: 1) Administrator's determination

that new or revised WQS are necessary, 2) designated uses, 3) triennial review requirements, 4) antidegradation, 5) variances

to water quality standards, and 6) compliance schedule authorizing provisions. These revisions will allow EPA, states and

authorized tribes to better achieve program goals by providing clearer more streamlined requirements to facilitate enhanced

water resource protection.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131(Revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 07/30/2010 75 FR 44930

NPRM 09/04/2013 78 FR 54517

Final Rule 05/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2010-0606

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://epa.gov/waterscience/standards

Agency Contact: Shari Barash Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4305T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0996 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: barash.shari@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Janita Aguirre Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4305T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1149 

FAX: 202 566-0409

E-Mail: aguirre.janita@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF21

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Title: Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Estuaries and Coastal Waters

Abstract: Consistent with the terms of a 2009 303(c)(4)(B) determination and Consent Decree, on November 30, 2012, EPA

signed proposed criteria for Florida's estuaries and coastal waters not otherwise covered by EPA-approved state numeric

nutrient criteria, and inland flowing waters in the South Florida Nutrient Watershed Region (77 FR 74923). On November 30,

2012, June 27, 2013, and September 26, 2013, EPA approved numeric nutrient standards adopted by the state of Florida for

certain waters in the state. Finally, a January 7, 2014 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida granting

EPA's motion to modify the consent decree allows EPA to withdraw the overlapping federally-promulgated criteria so Florida

can implement their state-adopted, EPA-approved criteria to address nutrient pollution in Florida's waters.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

11/30/2012- NPRM -- Consent Decree (As per extension approved

7/16/2012 (Florida Wildlife Federation v. EPA #08-324 USDC Northern

District of Florida). Original Deadline was 11/14/2011 

11/30/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 12/18/2012 77 FR 74924

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2010-0222. http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/florida_coastal.cfm

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Erica Fleisig Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1057 

E-Mail: Fleisig.Erica@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Corey Buffo Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1279 

E-Mail: Buffo.Corey@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF26

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Title: Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Dental Point Source Category

Abstract: EPA is developing pretreatment standards for pollutant discharges from dental offices. When dentists place or

remove amalgam fillings, mercury and other contaminants are flushed into the sewer. Dental amalgam contains mercury and

other metals that have the potential to pass through or interfere with municipal wastewater treatment at Publicly Owned

Treatment Works (POTWs). EPA's technology assessment will focus on best management practices, such as use of amalgam

separators, as a regulatory requirement.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 441 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314 33 USC 1317(b)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/wastetech/guide/dental/

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Sectors Affected: 339116; 621210

Agency Contact: Damon Highsmith Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4303T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2504 

E-Mail: Highsmith.Damon@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jan Matuszko Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4303T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1035 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: matuszko.jan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF28

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Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Regulation of Perchlorate

Abstract: EPA is developing a national regulation for perchlorate in drinking water.The Safe Drinking Water Act describes

EPA's requirements for regulating contaminants. In accordance with these requirements, EPA will consider the Science Advisory

Board's guidance on how to best interpret perchlorate health information to derive a Maximum Contaminant Level Goal for

perchlorate. The agency is also evaluating the feasibility and affordability of treatment technologies to remove perchlorate from

drinking water and will examine the costs and benefits of a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and alternative MCLs. EPA is

also seeking input through informal and formal processes from the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, the Department of

Health and Human Services, State and Tribal drinking water programs, the regulated community (public water systems), public

health organizations, academia, environmental and public interest groups, and other interested stakeholders on a number of

issues relating to the regulation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 40 CFR 142 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory SDWA requires NPRM not later than 24 months after determination to

regulate. 02/11/2013 

Other Statutory SDWA requires Final Action within 18 months of NPRM; may be

extended up to 9 months. 08/11/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2016 

Final Rule 10/00/2017 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2011-03331

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/unregulated/perchlorate.cfm

Agency Contact: Daniel Olson Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-5239 

E-Mail: Olson.Daniel@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Eric Burneson Environmental Protection Agency

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Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-5250 

E-Mail: burneson.eric@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF29

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Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Group Regulation of Carcinogenic Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs)

Abstract: EPA announced in February 2011 that it plans to develop one national primary drinking water regulation (NPDWR)

covering up to 16 carcinogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). EPA will propose a regulation to address carcinogenic VOC

contaminants as a group, rather than individually, in order to provide public health protections more quickly and also to allow

utilities to more effectively and efficiently plan for improvements. PCE and TCE, which EPA determined to be candidates for

regulatory revision under the second six year review of the existing NPDWRs, will be included in the VOC drinking water

standard. Besides PCE and TCE, the group may include up to six additional regulated VOCs; and up to eight unregulated

VOCs from the EPA's Contaminant Candidate List 3. The Safe Drinking Water Act, section 1412(b)(1)-(6), describes EPA's

requirements for regulating contaminants. In accordance with these requirements, EPA will evaluate the health effects of

carcinogenic VOCs, the feasibility of treatment, the affordability of treatment for small systems, and the costs and the benefits

(as part of the Health Risk Reduction Cost Analysis). EPA has reached out to stakeholders via multiple meetings and the Web

before deciding to develop the carcinogenic VOC group rule. EPA also plans to seek input from the Science Advisory Board,

the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, the Department of Health and Human Services, and State and tribal drinking

water programs prior to issuing a proposed rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 40 CFR 142 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300(f) et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2015 

Final Rule 06/00/2016 

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/dwstrategy/index.cfm

Agency Contact: Kesha Forrest Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3632 

FAX: 202 564-3760

E-Mail: forrest.kesha@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Rajiv Khera Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-4881 

E-Mail: Khera.Rajiv@epamail.epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF37

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Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Finished Water Storage Facility Inspection Requirements Addendum to the

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Abstract: EPA is planning to propose an addendum to the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) to strengthen public health

protection by including finished water storage facility inspection (SFI) requirements. In the preamble to the July 2010 proposed

RTCR (75 FR 40926), EPA requested comment on the value and cost of storage facility inspection and cleaning. EPA received

comments regarding unsanitary conditions and contamination that can be found in finished water storage facilities that are not

routinely inspected and cleaned, including breaches and accumulation of sediment, animals, insects, and other contaminants.

The Agency is developing an SFI proposal in order to allow interested parties to again comment and provide any additional

relevant information. EPA is planning to propose and request comment on requirements for public water systems to, at a

minimum, periodically inspect the interior and exterior of their finished water storage facilities and to correct any sanitary defects

found. Potential requirements would apply to all public water systems that have one or more finished water storage facilities.

Like the 2013 final RTCR, the proposed storage tank inspection requirements would maintain or improve public health protection

by reducing cases of illnesses, and possibly deaths, due to exposure to waterborne pathogens.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 142 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0878. Split from RIN 2040-AD94.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/tcr/regulation_revisions.html

Related RINs: Related to 2040-AD75

Agency Contact: Sean Conley Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1781 

FAX: 202 564-3767

E-Mail: conley.sean@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Julie Javier Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4607M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2335 

E-Mail: javier.julie@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF39

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Title: Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Streams and Downstream Protection of Lakes: Remanded Provisions

Abstract: Consistent with a February 18, 2012 court ruling, which remanded to the EPA two portions of its numeric water

quality standards for nutrients in Florida that were promulgated and published on December 6, 2010. On November 30, 2012,

EPA signed proposed criteria for Florida's streams not otherwise covered by EPA-approved state numeric nutrient criteria, as

well as approaches for developing downstream protection values (77 FR 74985). On November 30, 2012, June 27, 2013, and

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September 26, 2013, EPA approved numeric nutrient standards adopted by the state of Florida for certain waters in the state.

Finally, a January 7, 2014 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida granting EPA's motion to modify

the consent decree allows EPA to withdraw the overlapping federally-promulgated criteria so Florida can implement their stateadopted, EPA-approved criteria to address nutrient pollution in Florida's waters.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: Per court order the final rule must be signed 30 days after the judge's ruling unless the judge grants EPA's

motion to modify the consent decree for these waters.

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 11/30/2012 - Consent Decree deadline for NPRM - Florida Wildlife

Federation v. EPA, #08-324, USDC Northern District of Florida 11/30/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 12/18/2012 77 FR 74985

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0596. http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/florida_inland.cfm

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 31-33; 2123; 22132

Agency Contact: Mario Sengco Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2676 

FAX: 202 566-9981

E-Mail: sengco.mario@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Corey Buffo Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1279 

E-Mail: Buffo.Corey@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF45

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Title: Rulemaking to Stay Certain Sections of the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters Final Rule

Abstract: Consistent with the terms of a 2009 303(c)(4)(B) determination and Consent Decree, EPA promulgated final numeric

nutrient criteria for lakes, springs, and flowing waters (outside of the South Florida Region, defined as those areas south of Lake

Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River and St. Lucie watersheds) on November 15, 2010. This final "inland waters rule"

also included numeric downstream protection values ("DPVs") for the protection of downstream lakes, and a provision for

interested parties to derive site-specific alternative criteria. The final rule and EPA's underlying determination that numeric

nutrient criteria are necessary in Florida were subsequently challenged by a number of parties. On February 18, 2012, the Court

presiding over the case upheld EPA's determination, and upheld all challenged portions of the final inland waters rule, with the

exception of the stream criteria and default DPVs for unimpaired lakes. EPA's final inland waters rule was originally scheduled

to take effect on March 6, 2012, except for the site-specific alternative criteria provision, which took effect on February 4, 2011.

EPA extended the March 6 effective date to July 6, 2012 and again to January 6, 2013. On December 14, 2012, EPA published

a proposed rule to temporarily stay the upheld portions of the inland waters rule to November 15, 2013. These upheld portions

included two of the three approaches for deriving DPVs (DPVs derived using a technical model, and default DPVs using the

downstream lake criteria when the downstream lake is impaired) as well as criteria for Florida's lakes and springs. On January

7, 2014, the Court granted EPA's motion to modify the Consent Decree.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 12/14/2012 77 FR 74449

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Tracy Bone Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4601M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-5257 

FAX: 202 564-3753

E-Mail: Bone.Tracy@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Claudia Fabiano Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4305T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0446 

E-Mail: Fabiano.Claudia@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF49

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Title: Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) for Public Water Systems

Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as amended in 1996, requires that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) establish criteria for a program to monitor not more than 30 unregulated contaminants every five years. EPA published

the first Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 1) in the Federal Register on September 17, 1999 (64 FR 50556), the

second (UCMR 2) on January 7, 2007 (72 FR 367), and the third (UCMR 3) on May 2, 2012 (77 FR 26072). This action meets

the SDWA requirement by establishing the terms for the next cycle of monitoring, and identifying the new unregulated

contaminants to be monitored during the UCMR 4 period of 2017-2021.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 40 USC 300j-4

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Interim Final Rule 12/00/2016 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/ucmr/index.cfm

Agency Contact: Brenda Parris Environmental Protection Agency

Water

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USEPA, Cincinnati, OH 45268

Cincinnati , OH 45268 

Phone: 513 569-7961 

FAX: 513 569-7191

E-Mail: Parris.Brenda@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jillian Toothman Environmental Protection Agency

Water

USEPA, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Code 140, Cincinnati, OH 45268

Cincinnati , OH 45268 

Phone: 513 569-7393 

E-Mail: toothman.jillian@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AE95

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Title: Criteria and Standards for Cooling Water Intake Structures

Abstract: Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires the EPA to ensure that the location, design, construction, and

capacity of cooling water intake structures reflect the best technology available (BTA) for minimizing adverse environmental

impacts. In July, 2004, the EPA promulgated Phase II which covered large existing electric generating plants. In July 2007, the

EPA suspended most of the Phase II rule following a decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Several

parties petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review that decision, and the Supreme Court granted the petitions, limited to the

issue of whether the Clean Water Act authorized the EPA to consider the relationship of costs and benefits in establishing

316(b) standards. On April 1, 2009, the Supreme Court held that EPA has the authority to consider costs and benefits under

Section 316(b). In June 2006, the EPA promulgated the Phase III regulation, covering small existing electric generating plants,

new offshore oil and gas facilities, and all existing manufacturing facilities. In 2010 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

granted the request of the EPA and environmental petitioners to remand the existing facility portion of the rule to the Agency.

The EPA entered a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in two lawsuits concerning the section 316(b) rulemakings. Under

the settlement agreement, the EPA agreed to sign a notice of a proposed action, and notice of a final decision pertaining to

issuance of requirements for implementing section 316(b) of the CWA at existing facilities. After a number of subsequent

modifications to the settlement agreement, the EPA and the plaintiffs agreed that a notice of proposed rulemaking would be

signed by March 28, 2011 and that a final decision would be signed by April17, 2014. The EPA's proposed regulation includes

standards for all existing facilities to prevent fish from being trapped against screens (impingement), and for existing facilities

and new units at existing facilities to prevent fish from being drawn through cooling systems (entrainment). The EPA issued two

Notices of Data Availability in June 2012 that described measures to provide additional flexibility that EPA was considering for

the impingement mortality standard and that described the preliminary results of surveys of households' willingness to pay for

incremental reductions in fish mortality. In light of the Supreme Court 2009 decision and its recognition that the EPA has broad

discretion in what factors to consider in developing its 316(b) regulations, the EPA initiated consultation with the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. EPA and the

Services began informal consultation in 2012, and concluded in 2013 that formal consultation was necessary.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 125 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CWA 101; CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 308; CWA 316; CWA 401; CWA 402; CWA 501; CWA 510

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

NPRM: 3/28/2011 - Settlement Agreement - As per 14 day extension

granted 3/10 (or 4 days if no CR). Riverkeeper v. EPA, 06-12987,

SDNY (signed 11/22/2010). 

03/28/2011 

Other Judicial Settlement Agreement - Riverkeeper v. EPA 04/17/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/20/2011 76 FR 22174

Notice 06/11/2012 77 FR 34315

Notice 06/12/2012 77 FR 34927

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0667

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/316b/index.cfm

Sectors Affected: 336412; 332999; 321999; 324199; 326299; 331521; 331524; 331315; 311313; 313210; 311312; 327310;

611310; 333120; 333922; 331525; 339914; 211111; 321912; 332211; 312140; 221121; 221122; 331112; 313320; 333111;

311225; 221112; 332212; 332510; 221111; 212210; 331111; 221210; 211112; 221113; 332323; 221119; 332618; 332439;

332919; 321918; 312229; 333923; 322130; 324110; 325992; 333315; 212391; 332117; 331312; 331419; 333911; 336510;

321219; 326192; 331221; 322291; 321113; 331492; 337215; 321212; 311222; 221330; 331222; 111991; 111930; 311311;

326211; 312210; 311221

Agency Contact: Tom Born Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1001 

FAX: 202 566-1053

E-Mail: born.tom@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Julie Hewitt Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1031 

E-Mail: hewitt.julie@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF44

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Title: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category

Abstract: This action revises the effluent guidelines and standards for the construction and development point source category

40 CFR 450.The C&D rule was issued on December 1, 2009 and became effective on February 1, 2010. This action revises

several of the non-numeric portions of the rule and withdraw the numeric portion of the rule (which is currently stayed) in

response to litigation. These revisions, proposed on April 15, 2013 are of limited scope and may reduce regulatory burden.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 450 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1312; CWA 302; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1341; 33 USC 1342; 33 USC

1361; 33 USC 1370

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial 

Settlement Agreement deadline for Final Action - Wisconsin Builders

Ass'n v. EPA, 7th Cir., No. 09-4113, as per 12/21/2012 settlement

agreement. 

02/28/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/01/2013 78 FR 19434

Final Rule 03/06/2014 79 FR 12661

Final Rule Effective 05/05/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-2010-0884

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 236; 237

Agency Contact: Jesse Pritts Environmental Protection Agency

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Water

4303T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1038 

E-Mail: Pritts.Jesse@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Janet Goodwin Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1060 

E-Mail: goodwin.janet@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Water ( WATER ) RIN: 2040-AF51

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Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor Corrections to the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule

Abstract: The Minor Corrections to the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule, a direct final rule and parallel proposal have been

finalized and were published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2014.The corrections are consistent with the

recommendations of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee (TCRDSAC). This action corrects

typographical errors and clarifies other areas to provide better understanding of the rule and reduce confusion. The final

Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) was published on February 13, 2013, and incorporated the recommendations of the

TCRDSAC and consideration of public comments received on the proposed rule (published July 2010).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/26/2014 79 FR 10752

Direct Final Rule 02/26/2014 79 FR 10665

Direct Final Rule Effective 04/28/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sean Conley Environmental Protection Agency

Water

4607M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1781 

FAX: 202 564-3767

E-Mail: conley.sean@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Julie Javier Environmental Protection Agency

Water

Mail Code 4607M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2335 

E-Mail: javier.julie@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AE87

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Title: Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing

Requirements

Abstract: The Clean Water Act requires EPA to prepare a schedule identifying dispersants, other chemicals, and other spill

mitigating devices and substances, if any, that may be used in carrying out the National Contingency Plan (NCP); and the

waters and quantities in which they may be used. EPA is considering revising subpart J of the NCP to address the efficacy,

toxicity, and environmental monitoring of dispersants, other chemical and biological agents, and other spill mitigating

substances, as well as public, state, local, and federal officials concerns on their authorization and use. Specifically, the Agency

is considering revisions to the technical product requirements under subpart J, including amendments to the effectiveness and

toxicity testing protocols, and establishing new effectiveness and toxicity thresholds for listing certain products on the Schedule.

Additionally, the Agency is considering amendments to area planning requirements for agent use authorization and advanced

monitoring techniques. The Agency is also considering revisions to harmonize 40 CFR part 110.4 with the definitions for

chemical and biological agents proposed for subpart J. These changes, if finalized, will help ensure that chemical and biological

agents have met rigorous efficacy and toxicity requirements, that product manufacturers provide important use and safety

information, and that the planning and response community is equipped with the proper information to authorize and use the

products in a judicious and effective manner.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 110 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(d)(2); 33 USC 1321(b)(3); 33 USC 1321(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPA-2006-0090

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/oem/

Sectors Affected: 325; 424; 211; 541; 562

Agency Contact: Vanessa Principe Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5104A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7913 

FAX: 202 564-2625

E-Mail: principe.vanessa@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Craig Matthiessen Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5104A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8016 

FAX: 202 564-2625

E-Mail: mattheissen.craig@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG39

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Title: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals

Abstract: A small portion of pharmaceuticals are regulated as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act when discarded. Healthcare (and associated) facilities that generate hazardous waste pharmaceuticals have

reported having difficulties complying with the manufacturing-oriented framework of the subtitle C hazardous waste regulations

for a number of reasons. First, under the current hazardous waste regulatory scheme, healthcare workers, whose primary focus

is to provide care for patients, are often involved in the implementation of the regulations. Second, a healthcare facility can have

thousands of items in its formulary, making it difficult to ascertain which ones are hazardous wastes when disposed. Third, some

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active pharmaceutical ingredients are listed as acute hazardous wastes, which are stringently regulated even in small amounts.

To facilitate compliance and to respond to these concerns, EPA is proposing to revise the regulations to improve management

and disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. The revisions are also intended to clarify regulation of a major mechanism

used by healthcare facilities for management of unused and/or expired pharmaceuticals, known as reverse distribution. In 2008,

the Agency proposed to address pharmaceutical hazardous waste management issues by adding them to the Universal Waste

rule. However, in order to address the adverse comments received on the 2008 proposal, EPA is now considering re-proposing

healthcare facility-specific regulations for the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals in order to provide a regulatory

scheme that is adapted to the unique issues that hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare-related facilities face.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270 (To

search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921-6939

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/02/2008 73 FR 73520

Second NPRM 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2007-0932

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/waste/hazard/generation/pharmaceuticals.htm

Public Comment URL: NPRM:

http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPAWASTE/2008/December/Day-02/f28161.pdf

Sectors Affected: 622110; 562112; 562211; 562219; 562119; 446110; 562111; 562213; 562212; 541940

Agency Contact: Mary Jackson Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8453 

E-Mail: Jackson.Mary@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kristin Fitzgerald Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8286 

FAX: 703 308-0522

E-Mail: fitzgerald.kristin@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG70

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Title: Improvements to the Hazardous Waste Generator Regulatory Program

Abstract: This rule would make various changes to the hazardous waste generator regulatory program to improve its clarity

and effectiveness. One improvement under consideration would consolidate all of the hazardous waste generator regulations,

where appropriate, in part 262 of title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Another possible improvement would require small

and large quantity generators to include additional information on container labels to better communicate risks associated with

its contents. In order to provide generators with greater flexibility in complying with the RCRA regulations, another improvement

under consideration would allow generators to maintain their regulatory status even though, because of an episodic event, they

moved into a higher regulatory status temporarily. This improvement would allow episodic generators to follow streamlined

requirements that are fully protective of human health and the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 273; 40 CFR 258; 40 CFR 260 to 265 (To search for a specific CFR, visit

the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6927; 42 USC 6907; 42

USC 6930

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 31-33; 44-45; 48-49; 22

Agency Contact: Jim O'Leary Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8827 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: oleary.jim@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kathy Lett Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

Mail Code 5304P, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 605-0761 

E-Mail: blanton.katherine@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG74

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Title: Additions to List Section 241.4 Categorical Non-Waste Fuels

Abstract: In the 2013 Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials (NHSM) final rule, the Agency established a rulemaking process for

categorical determinations for adding NHSMs as non-waste fuels. In addition, EPA identified several NHSMs that it considered

to be good candidates for a categorical listing. Rulemakings for adding NHSMs to the list of categorical non-wastes will have to

demonstrate how the NHSMs successfully meet the criteria listed in 40 CFR 241.4(b)(5).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 241 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6903; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 7429; RCRA sec 1004

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 04/14/2014 79 FR 21005

NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2013-0110

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/nonhaz/define/

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Sectors Affected: 32731; 236; 561730; 31-33; 713930; 322; 488310; 482; 321113; 487110; 238910; 562111; 562213; 562212;

221; 321114; 321

Agency Contact: Jesse Miller Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5302P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-1180 

E-Mail: Miller.Jesse@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: George Faison Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5303P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 305-7652 

FAX: 703 308-0509

E-Mail: faison.george@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG76

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Title: Amending the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Provisions for Public Notices for Specific Superfund Activities

Abstract: EPA is considering amending the National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) to add

language to broaden ways the Agency can inform the public of site-related activities. By modifying the NCP, it will allow the

regions to adopt a communications approach that is most appropriate for the community and stage of the Superfund process. In

some cases, publishing a public notice in a major local newspaper may be the most economical and effective way to inform the

public. However, in other cases, other outreach methods may be more appropriate, e.g., direct mailings to individual homes, email notifications, etc. These changes will give Superfund site teams the flexibility to design a communications approach suitable

for the community and the situation.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(c)(2); 42 USC 9601-9657; EO 12777; 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR; 1991 Comp p 351; EO 12580; 52

FR 2923; 3 CFR; 1987 Comp p 193

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/osweroe1/content/lawsregs/ncpover.htm

Agency Contact: Jean Farrell Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5204P, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-8780 

E-Mail: farrell.jean@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Suzanne Wells Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5204G, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-8863 

FAX: 703 603-9100

E-Mail: wells.suzanne@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG77

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Title: Hazardous Waste Export-Import Revisions Rule

Abstract: EPA is considering the development of proposed revisions to the hazardous waste export-import related

requirements in 40 CFR parts 262 to 265 for the purpose of (1) making existing export and import related requirements more

consistent with the current import-export requirements required for shipments between members of the Organization for

Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); (2) enabling electronic submittal of all export and import-related documents

(e.g., export notices, export annual reports); and (3) enabling electronic validation of export shipment data prior to exit.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262 to 265 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 6938

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Sectors Affected: 325199; 452990; 441310; 483113; 334; 483111; 2211; 335; 332; 484121; 562112; 482111; 333; 713930;

562920; 325411; 339; 423120; 441110; 481212; 562119; 324; 331; 423930; 481112; 562111; 484230; 4842; 335911; 441320;

336

Agency Contact: Laura Coughlan Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-0005 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: coughlan.laura@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG78

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Title: National Contingency Plan Revisions to Align With the National Response Framework

Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to revise the National Contingency Plan (NCP) to align it with the National

Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). 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

substance, pollutants, and contaminants. The purpose of the NRF is to provide a guide that describes how the nation conducts

all-hazard response to domestic incidents. The NRF does not alter the existing authorities of federal departments and agencies,

but rather, establishes the coordinating framework to integrate the authorities of various agencies into an all-hazard approach to

incident management. The NRF is based on NIMS, which provides a consistent nationwide template for the management of

domestic incidents. The NRF and NIMS were developed by the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with other

federal agencies (including EPA) and incident response organizations. Alignment of the NCP with the NRF and NIMS will

facilitate smooth integration of emergency response activities under the NCP with the NRF and NIMS. EPA is making other

minor revisions to the NCP. The revisions will update the description of federal agency organizational structures and capabilities

and how they operate, as well as, recognize the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321; 42 USC 9601 to 9657

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5104A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1965 

FAX: 202 564-2625

E-Mail: beasley.lynn@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jean Schumann Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5104A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1977 

FAX: 202 564-2620

E-Mail: schumann.jean@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG79

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Title: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Manufacturing (Import) Exemption for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Abstract: With certain exceptions, section 6(e)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) bans the manufacture,

processing, and distribution in commerce of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). For purposes of TSCA, "manufacture" is defined

to include import into the Customs Territory of the United States. One of these exceptions is TSCA section 6(e)(3)(B), which

gives EPA authority to grant petitions to perform these activities for a period of up to 12 months, provided EPA can make

certain findings by rule. On April 23, 2013, the EPA received a petition from the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),

a component of the United States Department of Defense (DOD), to import foreign-manufactured PCBs that DOD currently

owns in Japan for disposal in the United States. EPA plans to grant DLA's petition through a direct final rule with an

accompanying proposed rule. This decision to grant the petition allows DLA to import certain PCBs for disposal.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2606(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/02/2014 79 FR 18497

Direct Final Rule 04/02/2014 79 FR 18471

NPRM Comment Period End 05/02/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2013-0396

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kelly Greene Environmental Protection Agency

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Solid Waste and Emergency Response

6143G, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2996 

FAX: 202 566-1648

E-Mail: greene.kelly@epa.gov

Agency Contact: William Noggle Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 347-8769 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: noggle.william@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AE81

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Title: Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Residuals Generated by Commercial Electric Power Producers

Abstract: On June 21, 2010, EPA proposed to regulate coal combustion residuals generated from the combustion of coal at

electric utilities and independent power producers to address risks from the disposal of coal combustion residuals in surface

impoundments and landfills. EPA sought public comments on two approaches available under the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act (RCRA). One proposed option would be to list these residuals as "special wastes," and draws from remedies

available under subtitle C of RCRA, which creates a comprehensive program of federally enforceable requirements for waste

management and disposal. The other proposed option included remedies under subtitle D of RCRA, which gives EPA authority

to set disposal standards for waste management facilities. Under both options, EPA proposed not to regulate the beneficial use

of coal combustion residuals, such as its use in concrete. In addition, this rule would not address coal combustion residuals

generated from non-utility boilers burning coal, nor would it address the placement of coal combustion residuals in mines or

non-minefill uses of coal combustion residuals at coal mine sites. Since the publication of the proposed rule, EPA has issued

three Notices of Data Availability (NODAs) seeking public comment on additional data and information obtained by EPA. In the

most recent NODA, issued on August 2, 2013, EPA invited comment on additional information to supplement the Regulatory

Impact Analysis and risk assessment; information on large scale fill; and data on the surface impoundment structural integrity

assessments. With this NODA, EPA also sought comment on two issues associated with the requirements for coal combustion

residual management units.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: State, Local, Or Tribal

Governments; Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257; 261; 264; 265; 268; 271; 302 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations

) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6906; 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6912(a)(1); 42

USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6925(j); 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6936; 42 USC

6937; 42 USC 6944(a); 42 USC 6949a(c); 33 USC 1345(d); 33 USC 1345(e)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial Consent Decree 12/19/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 08/29/2007 72 FR 49714

NPRM 06/21/2010 75 FR 35128

Notice 07/15/2010 75 FR 41121

Notice 10/12/2011 76 FR 63252

Notice 08/02/2013 78 FR 46940

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2009-0640, EPA-HQ-RCRA-2011-0392.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQ-RCRA-2009-0640

Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State;

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/special/fossil/ccrrule/index.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPAHQ-RCRA-2011-0392

Sectors Affected: 221112

Agency Contact: Alexander Livnat Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-7251 

FAX: 703 605-0595

E-Mail: Livnat.Alexander@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Steve Souders Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8431 

FAX: 703 605-0595

E-Mail: souders.steve@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG46

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Title: Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations--Revisions to Existing Requirements and New Requirements for

Secondary Containment and Operator Training

Abstract: The Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations were first promulgated in 1988 primarily to prevent releases from

retail petroleum marketers (gas stations) and other facilities into the environment. These regulations have reduced the incidents

of contamination. However, there is a need to revise the regulations to incorporate changes to the UST program from the

Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as to update outdated portions of the regulations due to changes in technology since the

1980s. On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). Title XV, subtitle B of this act (entitled

the Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2005), amends subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the original

legislation that created the UST program. There are key provisions of the EPAct that apply to states receiving federal UST

funding but do not apply in Indian Country, including requirements for secondary containment and operator training. EPA will

also use our knowledge of the program gained over the last 20 years to update and revise the regulations to make targeted

changes to improve implementation and prevent UST releases. In the NPRM, EPA proposed: adding secondary containment

requirements for new and replaced tanks and piping; adding operator training requirements; adding periodic operation and

maintenance requirements for UST systems; removing certain deferrals; adding new release prevention and detection

technologies; updating codes of practice; making editorial and technical corrections; and updating state program approval

requirements to incorporate these new changes.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280 to 281 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6991 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/18/2011 76 FR 71708

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/15/2012 77 FR 8757

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-UST-2011-0301

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oust/fedlaws/proposedregs.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQUST-2011-0301-0001

Sectors Affected: 72; 481; 48811; 112; 111; 2211; 447; 622; 31-33; 486; 44-45; 485; 484; 483; 42

Agency Contact: Elizabeth McDermott Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5401P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-7175 

FAX: 703 603-0175

E-Mail: McDermott.Elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Paul Miller Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5401P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-7165 

FAX: 703 603-0175

E-Mail: Miller.Paul@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG62

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Title: Rulemaking on the Definition of Solid Waste

Abstract: EPA's reexamination of the 2008 definition of solid waste final rule identified areas that could be improved to better

protect public health and the environment with a particular focus on communities adjacent to hazardous waste recycling

facilities. Potential regulatory changes should improve accountability and oversight of hazardous materials recycling, while

allowing flexibility to promote economic and environmental benefits. Facilities affected include those that send hazardous waste

off-site to be recycled and those that recycle hazardous waste on-site.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6903; RCRA sec 1004

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial The settlement agreement requires signature of the proposed rule by

June 30, 2011. 06/30/2011 

Other Judicial The settlement agreement requires signature of the final rule by

December 31, 2012. 12/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/22/2011 76 FR 44094

Notice 08/26/2011 76 FR 53376

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2010-0742

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/dsw/rulemaking.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQRCRA-2010-0742-0001

Sectors Affected: 61; 31-33; 54; 92

Agency Contact: Tracy Atagi Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

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5304-P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8672 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: atagi.tracy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG68

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Title: Revisions to the Export Requirements of the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Rule

Abstract: The Agency is considering revising the cathode ray tube (CRT) final rule published on July 28, 2006 (71 FR 42927)

to address certain implementation concerns. We are considering adding a definition of "exporter," which will clarify the liabilities

of intermediaries, such as brokers, in fulfilling the export-related requirements of the rule. We are also considering including

additional items to the notification required for CRTs exported for reuse. These requirements will make it easier to implement the

export requirements of the rule and will enable the Agency to obtain additional information on the export of this class of used

electronics.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921 to 6925

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/15/2012 77 FR 15336

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2011-1014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/international/crts/index.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQRCRA-2011-1014-0001

Agency Contact: Amanda Kohler Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 347-8975 

E-Mail: kohler.amanda@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Tracy Atagi Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304-P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8672 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: atagi.tracy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AF01

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Title: RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting

Abstract: By implementing the Smarter Waste Reporting initiative, EPA hopes to decrease the regulatory burden on

respondents completing the Biennial Report (BR) by eliminating the form for waste shipped offsite. We plan to do this by

proposing to: (1) substitute the BR data with the more-timely data from the eManifest system and (2) improve the information

we currently receive from respondents who manage their waste onsite, in an effort to improve the quality of BR data.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262.41 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922(a)(6)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 325; 2211; 332; 2122; 2111; 326; 331; 323; 3221; 482; 484; 5621; 5622; 483

Agency Contact: Peggy Vyas Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5303P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-5477 

FAX: 703 308-8433

E-Mail: vyas.peggy@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lori Furr Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5303P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-0596 

FAX: 703 308-8433

E-Mail: furr.lori@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG34

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Title: Revisions to Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards and Amendments to Recycling Requirements for Spent

Petroleum Refining Hydrotreating and Hydrorefining Catalysts

Abstract: In response to a rulemaking petition, the Environmental Protection Agency is considering amending the Land

Disposal Restriction (LDR) treatment requirements for EPA Waste Codes K172 and F037. EPA is also responding to other

elements of the rulemaking petition in the notice. Finally, in response to separate comments received from petroleum industry

representatives, EPA is considering proposing a rule to help encourage consistent levels of recycling of spent hydrotreating and

hydrorefining catalysts, in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 271 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1006; 42 USC 2002(a); 42 USC 3001 to 3009; 42 USC 3014; 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6906; 42 CFR

6912; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6924 to 6927; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6937; 42 USC 6938

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Notice 10/20/2003 68 FR 59935

Additional Information: Docket #:Legacy Docket No. RCRA-2003-0023 for 10/20/03 NODA

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/hazard/wastetypes/wasteid/petroleum/

Sectors Affected: 562211; 324110

Agency Contact: Ross Elliott Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8748 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: elliott.ross@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG61

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Title: Financial Responsibility Requirements Under CERCLA Section 108(b) for Classes of Facilities in the Hard Rock Mining

Industry

Abstract: Section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980,

as amended, establishes certain authorities concerning financial responsibility requirements. The Agency has identified classes

of facilities within the Hard Rock mining industry as those for which financial responsibility requirements will be first developed.

EPA intends to include requirements for financial responsibility, as well as notification and implementation.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 et seq; 42 USC 9608 (b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 07/28/2009 74 FR 37213

NPRM 08/00/2016 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-SFUND-2009-0265. Split from RIN 2050-AG56.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/financialresponsibility/

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQSFUND-2009-0265-0001

Sectors Affected: 212; 331

Agency Contact: Ben Lesser Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5302P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-0314 

E-Mail: Lesser.Ben@epa.gov

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Agency Contact: David Hockey Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5303P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8846 

E-Mail: Hockey.David@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG67

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Title: Addition of Subsurface Component to the Hazard Ranking System (HRS)

Abstract: The Hazard Ranking System (HRS), required by the Superfund statute, is the primary mechanism used by EPA to

assess the relative threat associated with actual or potential releases of hazardous substances. As a matter of Agency policy,

those sites that score 28.50 or greater under the HRS are eligible for inclusion on the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is

intended primarily to guide the EPA in determining which sites warrant further investigation. A score of 28.50 does not represent

a specified level of risk but is a cutoff point that serves as a screening-level indicator of the highest priority releases or

threatened releases. The HRS includes four scoring pathways--ground water, surface water, air and soil exposure. Additional

pathways have been identified as posing significant threats to human health and the environment that should be considered

when evaluating sites for the NPL. One such pathway is subsurface intrusion. Subsurface intrusion occurs when contaminants

are released, enter the subsurface environment and move into occupied structures (e.g., residences, workplaces and other

buildings) as a gas, vapor or liquid. Over the past decade EPA and state environmental programs have learned significantly

more information regarding the risk that this pathway poses to human health. Historically, EPA's Superfund program has

responded to vapor intrusion contamination by two mechanisms: (1) through its emergency response program at sites not on the

NPL, or (2) through sites placed on the NPL because of other pathway-related risks. In a May 2010 report, the Government

Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that if vapor intrusion sites are not assessed and, if needed, listed on the NPL, some

seriously contaminated hazardous waste sites with unacceptable human exposure may not otherwise be cleaned up. Thus, EPA

is working toward a proposed rulemaking to add a new screening component to the HRS that would allow sites with vapor

intrusion contamination to be evaluated for placement on the NPL. This addition would enable the HRS to directly consider the

human exposure to contaminants that enter building structures through the subsurface environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Notice 01/31/2011 76 FR 5370

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-SFUND-2010-1086

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State;

Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/hrsaddition.htm#addition

Agency Contact: Terry Jeng Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5204P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 603-8852 

E-Mail: Jeng.Terry@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Brenda Cook Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

USEPA REGION 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, 6SF, Dallas, TX 75202

Dallas , TX 75202 

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Phone: 214 665-7436 

FAX: 214 665-6660

E-Mail: cook.brenda@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG72

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Title: Hazardous Waste Management and the Retail Sector: Providing and Seeking Information on Practices to Enhance

Effectiveness to the RCRA Program

Abstract: In response to public comments submitted in connection with EPA's periodic retrospective review of regulations

under Executive Order 13563 and following substantial dialogue with representatives of the retail sector, EPA is exploring ways

to clarify and make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations more effective for

managing waste generated in the retail sector. EPA has stated its intent to analyze relevant information to determine what the

retail RCRA issues of concern are and what options may exist for addressing the issues. This Notice of Data Availability

(NODA): 1) presents data and information the EPA has gathered thus far from stakeholders and other sources; 2) requests

additional relevant data and information from the public; and 3) requests comment on issues of concern for managing waste

generated in the retail sector and options for addressing the issues. EPA will use this information to evaluate possible next

steps.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Notice 02/14/2014 79 FR 8926

Comment Period End 04/15/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #: EPA-HQ-RCRA-2012-0426. For further information see EPA's Final Plan for Periodic

Retrospective Reviews of Existing Regulations, Progress Report, January 2013, item 2.217(c), page 11

(http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulemaking/retrospective/documents/eparetroreviewprogressrpt-jan2013.pdf) For public comments,

see http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-RCRA-2012-0426-0001.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/waste/hazard/generation/retail.htm

Sectors Affected: 444; 448; 443; 722; 445; 442; 447; 452; 446; 453; 441; 454; 451

Agency Contact: Richard Huggins Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-0017 

E-Mail: huggins.richard@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jim O'Leary Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304W, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8827 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: oleary.jim@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG75

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Title: Revisions to RCRA Subtitle D Research, Demonstration & Development Permit Rule

Abstract: EPA is considering modifying the permit term provision of the Research, Demonstration and Development (RD&D)

rule in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills. EPA

originally promulgated the RD&D rule in 2004. One of the issues that has arisen is the 12 year time limitation on RD&D permits.

States that have issued RD&D permits indicate to EPA that this limitation discourages long-term research and shortens the

investment period needed to recoup costs, because the lag time from design to operation can be as much as three years. The

majority of state stakeholders believe that removing the time limit is appropriate.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC Sec 6907; 6912(a); 6944; 6945(c); 6949a; 6981(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/waste/nonhaz/municipal/landfill/mswlficr/index.htm

Agency Contact: Craig Dufficy Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5306W, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-9037 

FAX: 703 308-8686

E-Mail: dufficy.craig@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG20

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Title: Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for Electronic Manifests

Abstract: The "Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act" was signed into law by the President on October 5,

2012, which established the authority to collect fees, as well as the development of an electronic submission system. The Act

requires that the EPA issue regulations by October 5, 2013 that authorize the use of electronic manifests in lieu of the current

manifest form (i.e., EPA Form 8700-22 and 8700-22A). Pursuant to the Act, this action has finalized the development of EPA's

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory standards and procedures that will govern the initiation, signing,

transmittal and retention of hazardous waste manifests using electronic documents and systems. There are between 4.6 and 5.6

million manifests processed each year, including state-defined hazardous waste paper manifests. 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 (EPA Form 8700-22). The May 2001 electronic manifest proposed rule was a

standards-based decentralized approach under which EPA would establish and maintain the standards that would guide the

development of electronic manifest systems by private sector entities that chose to participate in the system. Since the proposal,

the Agency has (1) continued its engagement with affected industry, states and the general public to solicit input on the

development of a nation-wide e-manifest system; (2) published an e-manifest approach in an April 18, 2006, Notice of Data

Availability; and (3) issued a final rule. EPA envisions that an e-manifest system will facilitate the electronic transmittal of

manifests throughout the hazardous waste shipping process, including enabling better transparency by sharing data with the

public at appropriate stages. This rule does not address the collection of fees, which will be dealt with in a subsequent

rulemaking.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271 (To search for a specific CFR,

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visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6926; PL 105-277

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 

The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act of 2012

requires the EPA to authorize the use of e-manifests by October 5,

2013. 

10/05/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/22/2001 66 FR 28240

Final Rule 02/07/2014 79 FR 7517

Final Rule Effective 08/06/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2001-0032. http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQRCRA-2001-0032-0188

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/gener/manifest/

Sectors Affected: 325; 2211; 332; 2122; 2111; 326; 331; 323; 3221; 482; 484; 5621; 5622; 483

Agency Contact: Rich LaShier Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8796 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: LaShier.Rich@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bryan Groce Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8750 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: Groce.Bryan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Solid Waste and Emergency Response ( SWER ) RIN: 2050-AG60

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Title: Hazardous Waste Management System: Conditional Exclusion for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Streams in Geologic

Sequestration Activities

Abstract: EPA finalized a rule conditionally excluding from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requirements carbon

dioxide streams that otherwise meet the definition of hazardous waste, in order to facilitate implementation of geologic

sequestration, while protecting human health and the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260 to 261; 40 CFR 9 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6921 to 29; 42 USC 6934

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/08/2011 76 FR 48073

Notice 09/09/2011 76 FR 55846

Final Rule 01/03/2014 79 FR 350

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Final Rule Effective 03/04/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-RCRA-2010-0695

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/geosequester/index.htm

Public Comment URL: NPRM -

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; D=EPA-HQRCRA-2010-0695-0001

Sectors Affected: 211111; 31-33; 48-49; 22

Agency Contact: Ross Elliott Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-8748 

FAX: 703 308-0514

E-Mail: elliott.ross@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Melissa Kaps Environmental Protection Agency

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

5304P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-6787 

E-Mail: kaps.melissa@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ49

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Title: Supplemental Determination for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program From Pulpwood

Abstract: As indicated in the final rule for the Renewable Fuels Standard Program, while the Agency issued lifecycle

greenhouse gas (GHG) threshold determinations for the major fuel pathways projected to meet the bulk of the RFS volume

mandates, assessments of other new fuel pathways such as renewable fuels from pulpwood could not be completed in time for

the final rule. In the process of assessing these fuels, the Agency is issuing determinations through several supplemental

notices to the final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(o)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0161. Split from RIN 2060-AQ36. Split from RIN 2060-AO81.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels/index.htm

Sectors Affected: 324110

Agency Contact: Paul Argyropoulos Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

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6401A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1123 

E-Mail: argyropoulos.paul@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Larson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

AAFC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4277 

E-Mail: larson.robert@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR12

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Title: Revised Regulation for Environmental Radiation Protection Standard for Nuclear Power Operations

Abstract: EPA issued the "Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations" in 1977. Since

issuance of these standards, the understanding of radiation risk and dose to humans has advanced and new methodologies

have been developed to calculate radiation doses. In view of the developments over the past decades, EPA is evaluating how

to update the Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Operations in 40 CFR part 190. An updated rule

would draw on updated science and clarify how safety should be demonstrated. In February 2014, EPA issued an advanced

notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public input on general questions and approaches on what aspects of the rule

should be updated.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Atomic Energy Act; Reorg Plan 3

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/04/2014 79 FR 6509

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/04/2014 

Additional Information: Docket number EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0689. For public comments on this ANPRM, see

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0689-0001.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

Agency Contact: Brian Littleton Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9216 

E-Mail: littleton.brian@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Tom Peake Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9765 

FAX: 202 343-2304

E-Mail: peake.tom@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR91

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Title: Section 610 Review of Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel

Abstract: The rulemaking "Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel" was finalized by EPA

in June 2004 (69 FR 38958, June 29, 2004). This program set new emission standards for nonroad diesel engines, and fuel

standards requiring sulfur reductions in nonroad diesel fuel. EPA developed a Small Entity Compliance Guide, which provides

descriptions of the regulations and small entity provisions, Q&As, and other helpful compliance information. This entry in the

regulatory agenda describes EPA's review of this action pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610)

to determine if the provisions that could affect small entities should be continued without change, or should be rescinded or

amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. As part of this review, EPA is considering comments on the

following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received from the public

concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other

Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which the technology, economic conditions or other factors

have changed in the area affected by the rule. The results of EPA's review will be summarized in a report and placed in the

rulemaking docket at the conclusion of this review. This review's Docket ID number is EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0642; the docket can

be accessed at www.regulations.gov.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 610

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 06/29/2004 69 FR 38958

Begin Review 01/07/2014 79 FR 1216

End Review 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0642

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/rfa/section-610.html

Related RINs: Related to 2060-AK27

Agency Contact: Tad Wysor Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

USEPA, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4332 

FAX: 734 214-4816

E-Mail: Wysor.Tad@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AM08

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Title: Standards for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Abstract: Section 111(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs the EPA to review and, if appropriate, revise the New Source

Performance Standards (NSPS) at least every 8 years after promulgation. This is a review of subpart WWW, Standards of

Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, which was last promulgated in 1996. Issues raised in amendments proposed

for the NSPS and Emissions Guidelines (EG) in 2002 and 2006 will also be addressed for new sources.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

Legal Deadline: Consent decree deadline for proposal is 5/29/2014.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Statutory deadline for the 8 year review was 3/15/04. 03/12/2004 

Other Judicial 

Section 111(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs the EPA to review

and, if appropriate, revise the New Source Performance Standards

(NSPS) at least every 8 years after promulgation. 

05/29/2014 

Other Judicial Environmental Defense Fund v. Gina McCarthy, 1:11-cv-04492-KBF,

USDC Southern District of NY 05/29/2014 

Other Judicial Environmental Defense Fund v. Perciasepe, 11-04492, USDC Southern

District of NY 12/17/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/08/2006 71 FR 53272

Supplemental NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 01/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0215. NPRM was published 09/08/2006 (71 FR 53272) as RIN 2060-

AJ41.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 924110; 562212

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 2060-AH13;

Previously

Reported as 2060-AJ41

Agency Contact: Hillary Ward Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3154 

E-Mail: ward.hillary@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AO60

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Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Review Under CAA Section111(b)(1)(B)

Abstract: The goal of EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Review under CAA section 111(b)(1)(B) is to

address our obligation to review and revise each NSPS at a minimum of every 8 years. The review will outline the factors that

the Agency will consider in determining whether review of a standard is appropriate in light of the efficacy of the standard. The

strategy also seeks to minimize the administrative burden of the NSPS program by initially addressing those NSPS that remain

effective based on "readily available information" and do not need to be revised.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7429

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 10/24/2011 76 FR 65653

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NPRM 12/00/2014 

Final Rule 05/00/2016 

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Janice Godfrey Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3391 

FAX: 919 541-5600

E-Mail: godfrey.janice@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lisa Conner Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5060 

E-Mail: conner.lisa@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AO75

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Title: Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning System Servicing

Abstract: The motor vehicle air conditioning industry is moving to alternative refrigerants. This action would establish service,

maintenance, and equipment provisions, as required by the Clean Air Act, for new alternative refrigerants in the motor vehicle

air conditioning sector. These provisions will help ensure the safe and effective servicing of motor vehicle air conditioning

systems.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 01/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0597

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/609

Sectors Affected: 811198; 447110; 811111; 441110; 447190

Agency Contact: Rebecca VondemHagen Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9445 

FAX: 202 343-2363

E-Mail: vondemhagen.rebecca@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg Environmental Protection Agency

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Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9729 

FAX: 202 343-2363

E-Mail: Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP06

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Title: Standards of Performance for Grain Elevators

Abstract: The New Source Performance Standard for Grain Elevators was promulgated in 1978 with the latest amendments

made in 1984. Since that time there have been a number of changes in the technology used for storing and loading/unloading

grain at elevators. The rule has seen increased activity of late, due to the increase in ethanol production that has lead to bumper

crops of corn being grown, which, in turn, has led to a need for increased grain storage. For these reasons a review and

potential revision may be necessary to ensure the appropriate standards are being applied consistently throughout the industry.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.300 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411; Clean Air Act sec 111

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 115114

Agency Contact: Bill Schrock Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5432 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: schrock.bill@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robin Dunkins Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5335 

FAX: 919 541-3470

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP26

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Subpart W: Standards for Radon Emissions From

Operating Uranium Mill Tailings: Review

Abstract: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) subpart W protects human health and the

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environment by setting radon emission standards and work practices for operating uranium mill tailings impoundments. EPA is

in the process of reviewing this standard. If necessary, the agency will revise the NESHAP requirements for radon emissions

from operating uranium mill tailings.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61.250 to 61.256 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/02/2014 79 FR 25387

NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Reid Rosnick Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9563 

FAX: 202 343-2304

E-Mail: rosnick.reid@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Dan Schultheisz Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9349 

FAX: 202 343-2304

E-Mail: schultheisz.daniel@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP38

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Title: Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone

Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act, EPA is required to review and, if appropriate, revise the air quality criteria for the primary

(health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) every 5 years. On March 23,

2008, the EPA published a final rule to revise the primary and secondary NAAQS for ozone to provide increased protection of

public health and welfare. With regard to the primary standard for ozone, EPA revised the level of the 8-hour ozone standard to

0.075 ppm. With regard to the secondary ozone standard, EPA made it identical in all respects to the primary ozone standard,

as revised. The D.C. Circuit upheld the primary standard, but remanded the secondary standard back to EPA. EPA initiated the

current review in October 2008 with a workshop to discuss key policy-relevant issues around which EPA would structure the

review. This review includes the preparation of an Integrated Science Assessment, Risk/Exposure Assessment, and a Policy

Assessment Document by EPA, with opportunities for review by EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and the public.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 04/28/2011 76 FR 23755

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NPRM 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0699

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Local; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/

Agency Contact: Susan Stone Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1146 

FAX: 919 541-0237

E-Mail: stone.susan@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Karen Martin Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5274 

FAX: 919 541-0237

E-Mail: Martin.Karen@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP43

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Title: Revision--Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings and Uranium In Situ

Leaching Processing Facilities

Abstract: EPA's regulations in 40 CFR part 192 establishes standards for the protection of public health, safety, and the

environment from radiological and nonradiological hazards associated with uranium ore processing and disposal of resulting

waste materials. These cross-media standards, which apply to pollutant emissions and site restoration, must be adopted by the

Nuclear Regulatory Commission, their Agreement States, and the Department of Energy. We propose to review the standards in

the existing rule and to revise the regulations, taking into particular account the significant changes in uranium industry

extraction technologies and their potential impacts to groundwater. In addition, new facilities being proposed in states from

Virginia to Alaska add to the importance of this effort.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 192 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2022; 2114; Atomic Energy Act sec 275; UMTRCA sec 206(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: SAN No. 5319

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 212291

Agency Contact: Andrea Cherepy Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9317 

FAX: 202 343-2304

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E-Mail: Cherepy.Andrea@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Tom Peake Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9765 

FAX: 202 343-2304

E-Mail: peake.tom@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP63

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Title: Electronic Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for New Source Performance Standards Rulemaking

Abstract: EPA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in October 2009 seeking comment on proposed

approaches to improving the emissions factors program. The agency sought comment on acquiring data for the development or

improvement of the emissions factors; specifically, proposing to require the submission (via electronic reporting) of performance

testing information already collected by industry by revising the reporting requirements in 40 CFR part 60 for a new source

performance standard (NSPS). Performance tests are conducted periodically to measure the air pollutant emissions from an

industrial process and are used as an indicator of compliance with regulations. In addition to performance test data, this

rulemaking proposes to require the electronic submission of other selected compliance data, such as excess emissions reports,

that are already being compiled and submitted by industry to regulatory authorities. These data can be used for regulation

development, control strategy development, rule effectiveness studies, risk analyses, and other air pollution control activities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

ANPRM 10/14/2009 74 FR 52723

Second ANPRM 11/13/2009 74 FR 58574

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0174

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected: 424710

Agency Contact: Gerri Garwood Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2406 

FAX: 919 541-1039

E-Mail: garwood.gerri@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bob Schell Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E-143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4116 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: schell.bob@epa.gov

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP69

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing

and Clay Ceramics Manufacturing

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish emission limits for hazardous air pollutants (hydrogen flouride (HF), hydrogen chloride

(HCl) and metals) emitted from brick and clay ceramics kilns, as well as dryers and glazing operations at clay ceramics

production facilities. The brick and structural clay products industry primarily includes facilities that manufacture brick, clay, pipe,

roof tile, extruded floor and wall tile, and other extruded dimensional clay products from clay, shale, or a combination of the two.

The manufacturing of brick and structural clay products involves mining, raw material processing (crushing, grinding, and

screening), mixing, forming, cutting or shaping, drying, and firing. Ceramics are defined as a class of inorganic, nonmetallic

solids that are subject to high temperature in manufacture and/or use. The clay ceramics manufacturing source category

includes facilities that manufacture traditional ceramics, which include ceramic tile, dinnerware, sanitary ware, pottery, and

porcelain. The primary raw material used in the manufacture of these traditional ceramics is clay. The manufacturing of clay

ceramics involves raw material processing (crushing, grinding, and screening), mixing, forming, shaping, drying, glazing, and

firing.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

Consent Decree Proposed Rule - Sierra Club v. McCarthy: #4:09-cv00152 SBA (US District Court Northern District of California Oakland

Division Joint Stipulation) 

08/28/2014 

Other Judicial 

Consent Decree Final Rule - Sierra Club v. McCarthy: #4:09-cv-00152

SBA (US District Court Northern District of California Oakland Division

Joint Stipulation) 

06/30/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 07/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Telander Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5427 

FAX: 919 541-5600

E-Mail: Telander.Jeff@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ07

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Title: Withdrawal of the Prior Determination or Presumption That Compliance with CAIR or the NOx SIP Call Constitutes RACT

or RACM for the 1997 8-Hr Ozone & 1997 Fine Particle NAAQS

Abstract: This NRPM will propose to withdraw any prior determination or presumption for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS and

the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS that compliance with the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) or the NOx SIP Call constitutes reasonably

available control technology (RACT) or reasonably available control measures (RACM) for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) or sulfur

dioxide (SO2) emissions from electric generating unit (EGU) sources participating in these regional cap-and-trade programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 221112

Agency Contact: Kristin Riha Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2031 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: riha.kristin@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Megan Brachtl Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2648 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: brachtl.megan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ11

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Production

Abstract: This action is the Risk and Technology Review (RTR) for Ferroalloys Production. It will address both EPA's obligation

under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to conduct a residual risk review and to conduct a technology review. Under the "technology

review" provision of the CAA, EPA is required to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to

revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no less

frequently than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of the CAA, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8

years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or

prevent an adverse environmental effect. The new deadline for this final rulemaking is 2/27/15.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

NPRM: 11/4/2011 - Consent Decree - As per 4 day extension granted

on 10/31. (Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of

CA) 

10/31/2011 

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Other Judicial 

Final Action: 2/27/15 - Consent Decree deadline for Final Action, per

11/13/13 joint Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC

Northern District of California 

02/27/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/23/2011 76 FR 72508

NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/29/2011 76 FR 81903

Supplemental NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0895

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 331112; 331419

Agency Contact: Conrad Chin Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1512 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: chin.conrad@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck French Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7912 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: french.chuck@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ20

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Title: Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer

Production National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise

them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no less frequently

than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of the Clean Air Act, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8

years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or

prevent an adverse environmental effect. The MACT for phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer were promulgated in June

1999. Facilities subject to these rules were required to be in compliance by June 2002. This action will address both the residual

risk and technology reviews for the phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer source categories, as well as address other

regulatory actions for the source category as deemed appropriate. The production processes for these two source categories

typically are located at the same facilities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

NPRM: 10/21/14 - Consent Decree deadline, per 11/13/13 Joint

Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC Northern District

of California 

10/21/2014 

Other Judicial 

Final Action: 7/21/15 - Consent Decree deadline, per 11/13/13 joint

Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC Northern District

of California 

07/21/2015 

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Tina Ndoh Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2750 

FAX: 919 541-5600

E-Mail: ndoh.christina@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ40

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Title: Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Secondary Aluminum Production National Emission Standards

for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Abstract: The existing 40 CFR part 63, subpart RRR National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for

Secondary Aluminum Production facilities was promulgated in 2000. This rule regulates Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) from

secondary aluminum production facilities that are major sources of HAP and that operate aluminum scrap shredders, thermal

chip dryers, scrap dryers/delacquering kilns/decoating kilns, group 2 furnaces, sweat furnaces, dross only furnaces, rotary dross

coolers, and secondary aluminum processing units (SAPUs). SAPUs include group 1 furnaces and in-line fluxers. Area sources

of HAP are regulated only with respect to emissions of dioxins/furans (D/F) from thermal chip dryers, scrap dryers/delacquering

kilns/decoating kilns, sweat furnaces, and SAPUs. The Clean Air Act requires EPA to review maximum achievable control

technology (MACT) standards and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes, and

control technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of the Clean Air Act, EPA must

evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to provide an ample

margin of safety to protect public health or prevent an adverse environmental effect while considering the economic impacts of

controls, technological feasibility, uncertainties, and any other relevant factors. These risk and technology reviews for secondary

aluminum production facilities will be conducted in this rulemaking, which will address possible residual risks, technology

advancements, and clarifications to the existing rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Deadline 01/30/2012 

Other Judicial 

Final Action: 5/28/15 - Consent Decree deadline for Final Action per

11/13/13 joint Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC

Northern District of California 

05/28/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/14/2012 77 FR 8576

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/23/2012 77 FR 16987

Supplemental NPRM 09/00/2014 

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Final Rule 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0544

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Rochelle Boyd Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D-243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1390 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: boyd.rochelle@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck French Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7912 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: french.chuck@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ44

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Title: Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead

Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, EPA is required to review and if appropriate revise the air quality

criteria for the primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) every 5

years. On November 12, 2008, EPA published a final rule to revise the primary and secondary NAAQS for lead to provide

increased protection for public health and welfare. EPA has now initiated the next review. This new review includes the

preparation of an Integrated Review Plan, an Integrated Science Assessment, and, if warranted, a Risk/Exposure Assessment,

and also a Policy Assessment Document by EPA, with opportunities for review by EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory

Committee and the public. These documents inform the Administrator's proposed decision as to whether to retain or revise the

standards. This decision will be published in the Federal Register with opportunity provided for public comment. The

Administrator's final decisions will take into consideration these documents and public comment on the proposed decision.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0108

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/s_pb_index.html

Agency Contact: Deirdre Murphy Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

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C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-0729 

FAX: 919 541-0840

E-Mail: murphy.deirdre@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Ginger Tennant Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4072 

FAX: 919 541-0237

E-Mail: tennant.ginger@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ48

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Title: Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard--State Implementation Plan Requirements

Abstract: This rule will address a range of implementation requirements for the 2012 National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS) for PM2.5. The requirements expected to be addressed in this rule include the timing of State Implementation Plan

submissions, the attainment deadlines for areas designated nonattainment, PM2.5 precursor policies, and requirements

pertaining to attainment demonstrations, emission inventories, reasonably available control technology, reasonably available

control measures, best available control measures, reasonable further progress, mid-course reviews, and contingency

measures.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 57.100 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 10/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Megan Brachtl Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2648 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: brachtl.megan@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ75

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Title: Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and NSPS

Abstract: This action pertains to the Petroleum Refining industry and specifically to petroleum refinery sources that are subject

to maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards in 40 CFR part 63, subparts CC (Refinery MACT 1) and UUU

(Refinery MACT 2) and new source performance standards (NSPS) in 40 CFR part 60, subpart Ja. This action is the Petroleum

Refining Sector Rulemaking which will address our obligation to perform Risk and Technology Reviews (RTR) for Petroleum

Refinery MACT 1 and 2 source categories and will address issues related to the reconsideration of Petroleum Refinery New

Source Performance Standard (NSPS) subpart Ja. Petroleum refineries are facilities engaged in refining and producing products

made from crude oil or unfinished petroleum derivatives. Emission sources include petroleum refinery-specific process units

unique to the industry, such as fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and catalytic reforming units (CRU), as well as units and

processes commonly found at other types of manufacturing facilities (including petroleum refineries), such as storage vessels

and wastewater treatment plants. Refinery MACT 1 regulates hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from common processes

such as miscellaneous process vents (e.g., delayed coking vents), storage vessels, wastewater, equipment leaks, loading racks,

marine tank vessel loading and heat exchange systems at petroleum refineries. Refinery MACT 2 regulates HAP from those

processes that are unique to the industry including sulfur recovery units (SRU) and from catalyst regeneration in FCCU and

CRU.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111 and 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial 

Consent decree deadline for proposed rule - Air Alliance Houston, et al.

v. McCarthy; 12-1607 (RMC); USDC for the District of Columbia

filed1/13/14. 

05/15/2014 

Other Judicial 

Consent decree deadline for final rule - Air Alliance Houston, et al. v.

McCarthy; 12-1607 (RMC); USDC for the District of Columbia filed

1/13/14. 

04/17/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 05/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0682

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/petrefine/petrefpg.html

Sectors Affected: 324110

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3608 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ92

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Title: Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Primary Aluminum Reduction National Emission Standard for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise

them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes, and control technologies)" no less frequently

than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of the Clean Air Act, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8

years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or

prevent an adverse environmental effect while considering the economic impacts of controls, technological feasibility,

uncertainties, and any other relevant factors. The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

(NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (found in 40 CFR part 63, subpart LL) in 1997. This NESHAP applies to the

owner or operator of each new pitch storage tank or new or existing potline, paste production plant, or anode bake furnace

associated with primary aluminum reduction which is located at a major source, as defined in 40 CFR section 63.2. The EPA

proposed standards addressing residual risk and technology developments on December 6, 2011. If finalized, the proposed

amendments would include new emissions standards for carbonyl sulfide emissions from new and existing potlines; new

emissions standards for polycyclic organic matter (POM) from new and existing prebake potlines and existing pitch storage

tanks; reduce the emissions standards for POM from existing Soderberg potlines; eliminate the startup, shutdown and

malfunction exemption; and make certain other technical and editorial changes.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial As per 4 day extension granted on 10/31. (Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-

0152, USDC Northern District of CA) 11/04/2011 

Other Judicial 

Final Action: 5/28/15 -Consent Decree deadline for Final Action per

11/13/13 joint Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC

Northern District of California 

05/28/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/06/2011 76 FR 76260

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/19/2012 77 FR 2677

Supplemental NPRM 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0797

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 33131

Agency Contact: David Putney Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D-243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2016 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: putney.david@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Rochelle Boyd Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D-243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1390 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: boyd.rochelle@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ99

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Title: National Emission Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Risk and Technology Review

Abstract: On September 1, 1995 (60 FR 45948), EPA promulgated the National Emission Standards for Aerospace

Manufacturing and Rework Facilities (40 CFR part 63, subpart GG) under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The

national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) sets Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)

standards for existing and new major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions and includes standards to control volatile

organic compounds (VOC) emissions. Under CAA section 112(d)(6) EPA is required to review standards issued under section

112 and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no

less frequently than every 8 years. EPA also must evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and

promulgate standards under CAA section 112 (f)(2) if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or

prevent an adverse environmental effect. The source category will be assessed for inhalation risks, including cancer risk and

incidence, population cancer risk, and non-cancer effects (chronic and acute). EPA also plans to evaluate multi pathway risk

associated with this source category. The agency will follow the Benzene Policy to determine if the source category has low

risk, acceptable risk, or unacceptable risk. EPA will then evaluate the effectiveness and cost of additional risk reduction options

and make acceptability and ample-margin-of-safety determinations. If the need for additional controls are identified, the

standards will include technology, work practice, or performance standards as amendments to the existing MACT standards.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA; as per

3/12/2014 extension. 04/15/2014 

Other Judicial Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA; as per

10/24/2011 extension. 01/15/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0450

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/aerosp/aeropg.html

Agency Contact: Kim Teal Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5580 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: teal.kim@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR19

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Title: Data Requirements Rule for the 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)

Abstract: This rule will describe procedures for air agencies to characterize sulfur dioxide concentrations through ambient

monitoring or air quality modeling techniques in targeted areas around the country in which the largest sources of emissions are

located. The air quality information collected by the air agencies will then be used by the EPA to inform future rounds of area

designations under the Clean Air Act. The rule will reference appropriate recommended guidance on monitoring and modeling

techniques, and it will include timelines for air agencies to conduct the recommended analyses.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/13/2014 79 FR 27445

NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0711

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/air/sulfurdioxide/implement.html

Agency Contact: Rich Damberg Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5592 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: damberg.rich@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Megan Brachtl Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2648 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: brachtl.megan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR28

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Title: New Source Review and Title V Operating Permit Programs--Reconsideration of PSD Requirements for Particulate

Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5) and Revision to Public Notice Requirements

Abstract: This rulemaking is, in part, in response to the January 22, 2013, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Circuit decision that vacated the Significant Monitoring Concentration (SMC) and vacated and remanded two provisions in EPA's

prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regulations containing Significant Impact Levels (SILs) that were contained in the

2010 final rule promulgating fine particulate matter (PM2.5) increments, SMC, and SILs for PM2.5. (Sierra Club v. EPA, 705

F.3d 458 (D.C. Cir. 2013)). This rulemaking address the court's decision remanding the PM2.5 SILs provisions in the PSD

program. This rulemaking will address significant emission rates for precursors of PM2.5 in both the PSD and nonattainment

new source review programs. This rulemaking will also re-propose for public comment two provisions of the rule that were not

addressed in that court decision. The reason that EPA is re-proposing these two provisions is because the Texas Commission

on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) filed a Petition for Reconsideration to the Administrator regarding several provisions contained

in the 2010 final rule. In response to the TCEQ petition, EPA agreed to reconsider, by re-proposing, the following three

provisions: 1) The revised definition of "baseline area" that includes a new significance level for PM2.5, which is used for

determining whether a particular attainment or unclassifiable area should be included in the baseline area for the PM2.5

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increments; 2) The requirement that PM2.5 precursor emissions be included in the significant impact analysis; and 3) The level

selected for the SMC for PM2.5. In each case, the TCEQ claimed that EPA did not provide an opportunity for public comment

prior to issuing the provisions as part of the 2010 final rule. The third of these claims by TCEQ subsequently became moot by

the court's vacatur of the PM2.5 SMC. This proposed rule will also amend the PSD, nonattainment new source review (NNSR)

and title V Operating Permit regulations to remove the current requirement in these regulations that a public notice be provided

as a prominent advertisement, which historically has been interpreted as an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation

in the area where the source seeking a PSD, NNSR or title V permit is located. The proposed rule will include a public notice

requirement that is media-neutral and includes among other mechanisms electronic noticing on permitting authority websites.

The option of providing public notice via a traditional newspaper advertisement will still be available to air agencies. This portion

of the rule revision is anticipated to result in significant annual savings in publication costs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.156 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7470 to 7479

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Final Rule 11/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/nsr

Agency Contact: Phil Lorang Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5463 

E-Mail: lorang.phil@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Raj Rao Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5344 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: rao.raj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR33

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Title: Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing

Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units

Abstract: On June 25, 2013, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) to work expeditiously to complete greenhouse standards for the power sector. The agency is using its authority

under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act to issue emission guidelines to address GHG emissions from existing power plants.

The Presidential Memorandum directs EPA to issue proposed GHG guidelines for existing power plants by no later than June 1,

2014, and issue final guidelines by no later than June 1, 2015. In addition, the Presidential Memorandum directs EPA to, in the

guidelines, require states to submit to EPA the implementation plans required under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act by no

later than June 30, 2016.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 111

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Split from RIN 2060-AQ91.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State; Tribal

Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: Yes

Related RINs: Split From 2060-AQ91

Agency Contact: Amy Vasu Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0107 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: Vasu.Amy@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: Wayland.RobertJ@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR47

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) From Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations

Residual Risk and Technology Review

Abstract: In this action EPA will perform the risk and technology review for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

Pollutants (NESHAP) from Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations. The Clean Air Act (CAA) sections 112(f)(2) and 112(d)(6)

require EPA to conduct residual risk and technology reviews. Under the "technology review" provision of the CAA section 112,

EPA is required to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise them "as necessary (taking

into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. Under the

"residual risk" provision of CAA section 112, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and

promulgate standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or prevent an adverse

environmental effect. As part of this NESHAP revision, EPA will also remove startup, shutdown, and malfunction exemptions as

required by recent court decisions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Clean Air Act 07/01/2008 

NPRM Judicial 

NPRM: 5/30/14 - Consent Decree deadline per 11/13/13 joint Stipulation;

Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC Northern District of California 05/30/2014 

Other Judicial 

Final Action: 2/27/15 - Consent Decree deadline per 11/13/13 joint

Stipulation; Sierra Club v. Jackson; # 09-0152; USDC Northern District

of California 

02/27/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

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Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0360

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jodi Howard Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4607 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: Howard.Jodi@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR77

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Title: Federal Plan Requirements for Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Constructed on or Before October 14, 2010

Abstract: On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated new source performance standards and emission guidelines for sewage

sludge incineration units located at wastewater treatment facilities designed to treat domestic sewage sludge. That final rule set

limits for nine pollutants under section 129 of the Clean Air Act: Cadmium, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride, lead, mercury,

nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans, and sulfur dioxide.

Section 129(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act directs states with existing sewage sludge incinerators subject to the emission guidelines

to submit plans to the EPA that implement and enforce the emission guidelines. The deadline for states to submit new state

plans to the EPA for review was March 21, 2012. If a state with existing sewage sludge incinerators does not submit an

approvable plan within two years after promulgation of the emission guidelines, section 129(b)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires

the EPA to develop, implement and enforce a federal plan for sewage sludge incinerators in the state. This action proposes the

sewage sludge incinerators federal plan to implement the emission guidelines adopted on March 21, 2011, for those states that

do not have an approved new state plan implementing the emission guidelines, as amended, in place by March 21, 2012.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 (New) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7429; Clean Air Act sec 129

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/129/ssi/ssipg.html

Sectors Affected: 221320; 562213

Agency Contact: Amy Hambrick Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

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Phone: 919 541-0964 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: hambrick.amy@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR79

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Title: NESHAP Emissions for Primary Lead Processing: Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration

Abstract: This action addresses a reconsideration petition received on the 2011 final rule for residual risk and technology

review of the primary lead processors national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. The EPA agreed to reconsider

limited aspects of the final rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Final Rule 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Nathan Topham Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0483 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: topham.nathan@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck French Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7912 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: french.chuck@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR81

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Title: Performance Specification 18 for Hydrogen Chloride Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems

Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish Performance Specification 18 for Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Continuous Emission

Monitoring Systems (CEM). Performance Specification 18 (PS 18) would provide Quality assurance/Quality Control procedures

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for assessing the acceptability of all HCl CEMS when they are initially installed. Currently the regulations specify the use of an

extractive Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Performance Specification 15 to measure HCl continuously.

Performance Specification18 is a flexible measurement-based PS for both FTIR and non-FTIR technologies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/14/2014 79 FR 27689

NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1064 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: sorrell.candace@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Raymond Merrill Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Building E, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-5225 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: merrill.raymond@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR88

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Title: Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified & Reconstructed Power Plants: Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions

From Modified & Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units

Abstract: This action will amend the electric generating units (EGU) New Source Performance Standards for modified and

reconstructed facilities for greenhouse gas (GHG) under Clean Air Act section 111(b).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 111

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0603. Split from RIN 2060-AQ91

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 2060-AQ91;Related to 2060-AR33

Agency Contact: Christian Fellner Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4003 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: fellner.christian@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bob Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: wayland.robertj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR89

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Updates to HCFC Trade Language as Applied to Article 5 Countries; Ratification

Status of Parties to the Montreal Protocol; and Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes

Abstract: The Montreal Protocol obligates all parties, including the United States, to ban the trade of HCFCs with countries

that have not ratified the Beijing Amendments, which recently came into effect for developing countries. This action updates the

existing trade provisions in EPA's stratospheric ozone protection regulations to indicate the countries that are subject to this ban.

This rule provides links to the Ozone Secretariat's website for the latest information on ratification status and makes other

technical and clarifying edits, including updating the list of developing countries in one appendix and a list of tariff codes for

ozone depleting substances in another appendix.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671m

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/26/2014 79 FR 16749

Direct Final Rule 03/26/2014 79 FR 16680

NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 04/25/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 06/24/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0600

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/strathome.html

Sectors Affected: 325120; 424690

Agency Contact: Jeremy Arling Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9055 

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FAX: 202 343-2338

E-Mail: Arling.Jeremy@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Whiteley Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9310 

E-Mail: whiteley.elizabeth@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR92

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Title: Air Quality: Revisions to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of 2-Amino-2Methyl-1-Propanol (AMP)

Abstract: This direct final with parallel proposal would revise EPA's definition of VOC for purposes of preparing SIPs to attain

the NAAQS for ozone. The action would add AMP to the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOC on the basis

that this compound makes a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. VOC exemption petition submitted by

Angus/Dow on 10/3/12.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7602(s)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/27/2014 79 FR 17088

Direct Final Rule 03/27/2014 79 FR 17037

NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 05/27/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 06/25/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Dave Sanders Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3356 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: sanders.dave@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR98

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Title: General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Tribal Minor New Source Review Program

Abstract: The Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) program applies to new and modified minor sources and minor

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modifications at major sources of air pollution in Indian country. The program, established in 2011, is implemented through

issuance of preconstruction permits that can include, among other requirements, pollutant emission limits for minor sources and

emission limitations on the potential of sources to emit pollution that would otherwise be considered major sources. This minor

source program for Indian country is similar to state minor NSR programs. State minor NSR programs often use general permits

and permits by rule as streamlined permitting approaches for similar emission units or stationary sources. This action provides

general permits and permits by rule for certain source categories of minor sources wishing to locate in Indian country. This

action proposes general permits for boilers and engines; and permits by rule (and general permits in the alternative) for printing

operations (including degreasing and solvent cleaning); stone quarrying and processing; concrete batch plants and saw mills.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49.151 to 49.161 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Chris Stoneman Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0823 

FAX: 919 541-0072

E-Mail: stoneman.chris@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Sendzik Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C-304.03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5534 

FAX: 919 541-0942

E-Mail: sendzik.mark@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS00

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Title: Revisions to Ambient Monitoring Quality Assurance and Other Requirements

Abstract: Quality assurance (QA) and other ambient monitoring requirements have become increasingly complex due to the

many revisions to the national ambient air quality standards since 2008. This complexity has increased the burden on state and

local agencies who must comply with the requirements as well as the EPA Regions and Headquarters staff that must interpret

the regulations and provide supplemental explanatory guidance. This action will reduce the compliance burden on states by

identifying opportunities for efficiency in the implementation of QA regulations and also by clarifying rule language to more

clearly articulate minimum technical requirements. In addition to proposing a simplified structure for QA requirements described

in the CFR, this action will address other common-sense revisions that have been suggested by states or EPA staff in the areas

of data reporting and certification, annual monitoring network plans, network design, and the review and approval of new or

revised ambient methods. The overall goal of this rule is the identification of opportunities for monitoring agency burden

reduction while maintaining the current high quality of the resulting ambient data.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Lewis Weinstock Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3661 

FAX: 919 541-1903

E-Mail: weinstock.lewis@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS01

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Title: Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Natural Gas Well Completion

Abstract: In this action, EPA is addressing additional issues raised by petitioners following publication of the "Oil and Natural

Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards" (77 FR 49489; 8/16/2012), but that were not addressed in the action, "Oil and

Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Certain Provisions of New Source Performance Standards (78 FR 58415; 9/23/2013).

Specifically, this action will address issues associated with the natural gas well completion requirements of the NSPS with which

compliance is required by January 1, 2015. In addressing these issues, this action will propose minor revisions and clarification

of the well completion requirements to make requirements more clear and specific.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5460 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: moore.bruce@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-05, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive , Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS02

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Title: Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events--Rule Revisions

Abstract: This action will revise the Exceptional Events Rulemaking to clarify and streamline certain rule elements, including,

but not limited to, those associated with high wind dust events, historical fluctuations, the "not reasonably controllable or

preventable" criterion, and "but for." On March 22, 2007, the EPA promulgated the "Treatment of Data Influenced by

Exceptional Events; Final Rule" (72 FR 13560) pursuant to the 2005 amendment of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 319. This rule,

known as the Exceptional Events Rule (EER), superseded the EPA's previous natural events guidance and those sections of the

interim fire policy document that address exceptional events. The EER created a regulatory process codified at 40 CFR parts 50

and 51 (50.1, 50.14 and 51.930). These regulatory sections contain definitions, procedural requirements, requirements for air

agency demonstrations, and criteria for EPA approval for the exclusion of air quality data from regulatory decisions under the

EER. Since EPA promulgated the EER in 2007, numerous interested parties have raised questions and issues regarding

implementation of the rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7619

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 11/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Palma Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5432 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: palma.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS04

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Revision of the

Venting Prohibition for Certain Refrigerant Substitutes

Abstract: This action proposes to list a number of refrigerants with lower global warming potentials (GWPs) as substitutes for

certain household and commercial uses under EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program. The SNAP Program

evaluates alternatives to ozone-depleting substances to ensure that they do not increase overall risks to human health and the

environment and lists these substitutes as acceptable, acceptable subject to use conditions, acceptable with narrowed use limits,

or unacceptable. This action would propose listings for a number of refrigerants with lower GWPs, finding them acceptable

subject to enforceable use conditions where adequate safeguards are available to ensure their safe use, such as industry

standards. This action also proposes to exempt those refrigerant substitutes that are hydrocarbons from the Clean Air Act

prohibition on venting based on current evidence that their venting and release does not pose a threat to the environment. This

rule would give refrigeration and air conditioning manufacturers more options with less overall environmental and health impact

than current refrigerants.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap

Sectors Affected: 333415; 811412; 445120; 325412; 238220; 445110

Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9163 

FAX: 202 343-2338

E-Mail: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS05

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Title: Interstate Transport Rule for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS

Abstract: This proposed rule would address Clean Air Act requirements concerning the transport of air pollution across state

boundaries. This action would address concerns raised by the D.C. Circuit in its decision remanding the Clean Air Interstate Rule

and will potentially be influenced by the outcome of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule litigation. It is the next step for the EPA to

move forward with the states to address interstate transport with respect to the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality

Standards. This rule proposes to define upwind states' obligations under the 2008 ozone standards to address transported air

pollution affecting the eastern half of the U.S. However, this action will not address the particulate matter National Ambient Air

Quality Standards.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Elyse Steiner Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6204J, Washington, DC 20005-4113

Washington , DC 20005-4113 

Phone: 202 343-9141 

FAX: 202 343-2359

E-Mail: Steiner.Elyse@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Meg Victor Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6204J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9193 

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E-Mail: victor.meg@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS09

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional

Boilers and Process Heaters; Notice of Reconsideration

Abstract: On January 31, 2013, EPA issued final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

Pollutants for Major Source: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (40 CFR part 63, subpart

DDDDD). EPA received ten petitions for reconsideration of the final amendments. On August 5, 2013, EPA granted

reconsideration on three issues raised in the petitions. The petitions for reconsideration indicated that the public lacked an

opportunity to comment on these provisions. Although EPA added these provisions in response to public comments on the

proposal, EPA granted reconsideration to provide an opportunity for public comment on these three issues. EPA plans to issue

a Federal Register notice announcing our decision to grant reconsideration and soliciting public comment on the three issues.

Additionally, the notice announces amendments to clarify implementation issues raised by stakeholders and to make technical

corrections.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart DDDDD (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA sec 307(d)(7)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/boiler/boilerpg.html

Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5426 

E-Mail: eddinger.jim@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bob Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: wayland.robertj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS10

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional

Boilers; Notice of Reconsideration of Final Rule and Request for Public Comment

Abstract: On February 1, 2013, EPA issued final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

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Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJJJJ). EPA received

three petitions for reconsideration of the final amendments. On August 5, 2013, EPA granted reconsideration on five issues

raised in the petitions. The petitions for reconsideration indicated that the public lacked an opportunity to comment on these

provisions. Although EPA added these provisions after consideration of public comments on the proposal, EPA granted

reconsideration to provide an opportunity for public comment on these five issues. EPA plans to issue a Federal Register notice

announcing our decision to grant reconsideration and soliciting public comment on the five issues. Additionally, the notice

announces amendments to clarify implementation issues raised by stakeholders and to make technical corrections.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart JJJJJJ (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0790

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 11; 611; 22111; 311; 722; 62; 424; 327; 92; 531; 813; 321

Agency Contact: Mary Johnson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5025 

E-Mail: johnson.mary@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bob Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: wayland.robertj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS11

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Title: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and

Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; Notice of Reconsideration

Abstract: On February 7, 2013, EPA issued final amendments to the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources

and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units. EPA received seven

petitions for reconsideration of the final amendments. On August 5, 2013, EPA granted reconsideration on two issues raised in

the petitions: (1) The definition of "CEMS data during startup and shutdown periods;" (2) The PM limit for the waste-burning kiln

subcategory. The petitions for reconsideration indicated that the public lacked an opportunity to comment on these provisions.

Although EPA added these provisions in response to public comments on the proposal, EPA granted reconsideration to provide

an opportunity for public comment on these two issues. EPA plans to issue a Federal Register notice announcing our decision

to grant reconsideration and soliciting public comment on the two issues.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Toni Jones Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0316 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: jones.toni@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS13

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration: Oil and Natural

Gas Sector

Abstract: On August 16, 2012, EPA promulgated residual risk and technology review (RTR) amendments to National Emission

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) that regulate hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from new and existing stationary

sources in the oil and natural gas industry. Based on our review, the 2012 rules amended two NESHAP (40 CFR part 63,

subparts HH and HHH) for the oil and natural gas industry which were promulgated in 1999. On October 15, 2012, EPA

received several petitions for reconsideration to reconsider, clarify and amend certain provisions of the final 2012 rule. At this

time we are evaluating potential issues to reconsider.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Matthew Witosky Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2865 

E-Mail: witosky.matthew@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

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Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS14

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Title: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and

Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants; Amendments

Abstract: This action will make minor technical revisions, clarify that current emission limits apply and make a minor change to

one of the parametric monitoring requirements. The existing parametric monitoring requirements for the organic HAP and PM

standards allow a scaling factor adjustment if the source's organic HAP and PM emissions never rise above 75 percent of the

standard, but the HCl monitoring requirements do not have this provision. This action would allow a parametric monitoring

scaling for HCl monitoring, as well.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharon Nizich Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2825 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: nizich.sharon@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS15

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Title: Technical Amendments to Inadvertent Errors in Air Quality Designations for Fine Particles, Ozone, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide

and Sulfur Dioxide

Abstract: This action proposes to correct minor, inadvertent and nonsubstantive errors in the regulatory text concerning the air

quality designations for certain areas for the 1997 Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the 2008 Ozone

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NAAQS, the 2008 Lead NAAQS, the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS and the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/05/2014 79 FR 25555

Direct Final Rule 05/05/2014 79 FR 25508

NPRM Comment Period End 06/04/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 06/04/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 08/04/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0802

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Carla Oldham Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3347 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Rhea Jones Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2940 

FAX: 919 541-5489

E-Mail: jones.rhea@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS16

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Title: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase 2

Abstract: During the President's second term, EPA and the Department of Transportation, in close coordination with the

California Air Resources Board, plan to develop a comprehensive National Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle

Greenhouse Gas Emission and Fuel Efficiency Standards for model years beyond 2018. This action will follow the first ever

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles (75

FR September 15, 2011). The second set of standards would further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption

from a wide range of on-road vehicles from semi-trucks and their trailers to the largest pickup trucks and vans, and all types

and sizes of work trucks and buses. This action would be in continued response to the President's directive to take coordinated

steps to produce a new generation of clean vehicles.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1036; 40 CFR 1037 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 202(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2015 

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Final Action 03/00/2016 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Matt Spears Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code: ASD1, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4921 

FAX: 734 214-4816

E-Mail: spears.mattew@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Charles Moulis Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4826 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS18

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New

Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program

Abstract: This action proposes to change the status of a number of substitutes that were previously listed as acceptable under

SNAP based on information showing that other substitutes are available for the same uses and pose lower risk overall to human

health and/or the environment. The end uses under consideration include end uses in the aerosols, refrigeration and air

conditioning, and foam blowing sectors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Final Rule 04/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap

Sectors Affected: 325520; 333415; 325199; 452990; 325998; 445299; 811412; 445291; 4453; 72112; 445292; 44512; 445120;

72241; 423620; 44522; 44523; 44711; 72111; 44521; 336211; 3363; 44719; 325510; 324191; 325412; 446110; 238220; 325612;

326140; 423740; 445110; 44511; 339113; 325620; 326150; 452910

Agency Contact: Rebecca VondemHagen Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9445 

FAX: 202 343-2363

E-Mail: vondemhagen.rebecca@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9729 

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FAX: 202 343-2363

E-Mail: Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS19

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Title: Maine's Request for Extending the Federal Requirement for Sale of Reformulated Gasoline in the Counties of York,

Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln.

Abstract: Maine has requested EPA to extend the Act's prohibition against the sale of conventional gasoline (i.e., gasoline that

is not RFG) to the southern Maine counties of York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, and Lincoln

which are part of the ozone transport region as defined in section 184 of the Act. Under section 211(k)(6) of the Clean Air Act,

the Administrator of EPA shall require the sale of reformulated gasoline (RFG) in an ozone nonattainment area classified as

marginal, moderate, serious, or severe or in the ozone transport region established under section 184 of the Act upon the

application of the Governor of the State. The State requests an effective date of June 1, 2015. On the effective start date, an

area would be treated as a covered area for all purposes of the federal RFG program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 211(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Direct Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Coryell Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

USEPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory/OAR, 2565 Plymouth Road , Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4446 

E-Mail: coryell.mark@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code 6405J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9219 

FAX: 202 343-2800

E-Mail: gustafson.kurt@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS20

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Title: Regulation Changes to Allow for Electronic Submittal of State Implementation Plans (SIPs)

Abstract: This direct final with parallel proposal would amend certain sections of the Clean Air Act that pertain to State

Implementation Plan submissions to allow for electronic submissions. The rule supports the Agency's commitment to institute

electronic systems in place of existing paper based reporting to meet the Agency's regulatory requirements. The rule is also in

furtherance of the Agency's Priority for E-Reporting. Furthermore, it supports the Digital Government Strategy issued by the

White House in 2012 that calls for the EPA to continue to evolve its reporting systems to take advantage of new technology and

improve transparency of our stakeholders. This rule is a step forward in the Agency's larger E-Enterprise for the Environment

Initiative.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Direct Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mia South Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code C539-01 , 109 T.W. Alexander Drive , Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-5550 

E-Mail: south.mia@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS21

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Title: Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Cellulosic Biofuel Standard- Reconsideration

Abstract: Abstract: This action reconsiders the 2013 cellulosic biofuel standard which was finalized on August 6, 2013 under

the Renewable Fuel Standard ( RFS) program's 2013 Annual Rule (78 FR 49794; August 15, 2013). The American Petroleum

Institute (API) and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) each submitted a petition for reconsideration of

the 2013 cellulosic biofuel standard (and other parts of the 2013 rule) on October 11, 2013. EPA subsequently determined that

the petitions had demonstrated the statutory criteria for granting a reconsideration of the cellulosic standard and we agreed on

January 23, 2014 to initiate a notice and comment rulemaking to reconsider this aspect of the 2013 annual RFS rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7521, 7542, 7545, and 7601(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/02/2014 79 FR 25074

Direct Final Rule 05/02/2014 79 FR 25025

NPRM Comment Period End 06/02/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 06/02/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS22

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Title: Renewable Fuel Program - 2015 Volume Standards

Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requires EPA to promulgate regulations that specify the annual

statutory volume requirements for renewable fuels, including cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total

renewable fuel that must be used in transportation fuel annually. In the case of the cellulosic biofuel standard, the Act

specifically requires that the standard be set based on the volume projected to be available during the following year. If the

volumes are lower than those specified under the Act, then EPA may also lower the advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel

standards each year accordingly. The Administrator is also to promulgate rules establishing the applicable volumes of bio massbased diesel. The regulatory action will establish, as required, the annual statutory volume requirements for the RFS2 fuel

categories (cellulosic, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuel) that apply to all gasoline and diesel

produced or imported into the US in 2014. Entities potentially affected by this final rule are those involved with the production,

distribution, and sale of transportation fuels, including gasoline and diesel fuel or renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Final Action 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels/regulations.htm

Sectors Affected: 324110; 325193; 325199; 424690; 424710; 424720; 454319

Agency Contact: David Korotney Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

N27, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4507 

E-Mail: korotney.david@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Paul Argyropoulos Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6401A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1123 

E-Mail: argyropoulos.paul@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AK26

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide

Abstract: This rule would make a determination as to whether n-propyl bromide (nPB) is an acceptable substitute for Class I

and Class II ozone depleting substances used in aerosol solvent and adhesives end uses. If found acceptable, this would

provide industry with another alternative to solvents with higher ozone depletion potential. An acceptability determination could

include specific conditions on the use of nPB as a solvent, such as limiting the specific applications in which it may be used to

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those with low emissions and requiring exposure limits that would be sufficient to mitigate risk and that are consistent with

industry practices. Any conditions would be for the purpose of ensuring that nPB is used in a manner that is as safe and

environmentally protective as other available substitutes. OSHA does not currently regulate nPB. If we determine that nPB

cannot be used safely in a specific end use, as compared with other substitutes available for that end use, we would find it

unacceptable.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/03/2003 68 FR 33283

Second NPRM 10/02/2003 68 FR 56809

Second NPRM 05/30/2007 72 FR 30168

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064. Split from RIN 2060-AJ58

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap

Sectors Affected: 238320; 326150

Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9163 

FAX: 202 343-2338

E-Mail: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Melissa Fiffer Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9464 

FAX: 202 343-2342

E-Mail: fiffer.melissa@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AM49

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to the Venting Prohibition for Specific Substitute Refrigerants

Abstract: This rule would exempt certain hydrocarbon refrigerant substitutes from the existing prohibition under section 608 of

the Clean Air Act on knowingly venting, releasing, and disposing of refrigerant substitutes by any person maintaining, servicing,

repairing, or disposing of appliances or industrial process refrigeration. EPA recently listed these hydrocarbons as being

acceptable subject to use conditions as substitutes for ozone depleting substances under EPA's Significant New Alternative

Policy Program. EPA is proposing to take this action based on current evidence that venting, release and disposal of these

hydrocarbon refrigerant substitutes do not pose a threat to the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.154 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q)

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/12/2013 78 FR 21871

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0580

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQOAR-2012-0580

Sectors Affected: 333415; 811412; 562920; 423930

Agency Contact: Sally Hamlin Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9711 

FAX: 202 343-2362

E-Mail: hamlin.sally@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP93

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Title: Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air

Furnaces, and New Residential Masonry Heaters

Abstract: On February 3, 2014, EPA published proposed revisions to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new

residential wood heaters. This action is necessary because it updates the 1988 NSPS to reflect significant advancements in

wood heater technologies and design, broadens the range of residential wood-heating appliances covered by the regulation,

and improves and streamlines implementation procedures. This rule is expected to require manufacturers to redesign wood

heaters to be cleaner and lower emitting. In general, the design changes would also make the heaters perform better and be

more efficient. The revisions are also expected to streamline the process for testing new model lines by allowing the use of

International Standards Organization (ISO)-accredited laboratories and certifying bodies, which will expand the number of

facilities that can be used for testing and certification of the new model lines. This action is expected to include the following new

residential wood-heating appliances: adjustable burn rate wood heaters, pellet stoves, single burn rate wood heaters, outdoor

hydronic heaters (outdoor wood boilers), indoor hydronic heaters (indoor wood boilers), wood-fired forced air furnaces, and

masonry heaters. These standards would apply only to new residential wood heaters and not to existing residential woodheating appliances. The final rule is expected to be promulgated in February 2015.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA sec 111(b)(1)(B)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory This statutory final rule deadline is not driving the schedule for this

action. 02/26/1996 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/03/2014 79 FR 6329

Final Rule 11/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0734

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 333415; 333414; 238140

Agency Contact: Gil Wood Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C404-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5272 

FAX: 919 541-0242

E-Mail: wood.gil@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cole Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C404-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5565 

FAX: 919 541-0242

E-Mail: cole.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ29

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Title: Stationary Combustion Turbine New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) Amendments to Address UARG

Reconsideration Petition

Abstract: EPA is amending specific provisions in the new source performance standard (NSPS) for stationary combustion

turbines to resolve issues and questions raised by the utility air regulatory group (UARG) on the original final rulemaking

published on July 6, 2006 (71 FR 38482), and to address other technical and editorial issues that have been identified since

promulgation. The primary issues raised in the petition include the NOx standard and the monitoring and reporting requirements

for owners/operators that elect to install NOx CEMS. This rule would also amend the location and wording of existing

paragraphs to clarify the requirements of the NSPS. It would also exempt owners/operators of stationary combustion turbines

that meet the applicability criteria of and that are complying with the SO2 standard in either subparts J or Ja (standards of

performance for petroleum refineries) or only burn fuels containing inherently low amounts of sulfur from complying with the

otherwise applicable SO2 limit in subpart KKKK. In addition, at proposal, we requested comment on defining reconstruction

specific to subpart KKKK. Also, in recognition that the ultra-low sulfur diesel requirements include Hawaii, the Commonwealth of

Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands we are intending to require owner/operators of turbines in these locations to the meet the

same sulfur requirements as owner/operators of turbines located in State territories. Finally, we are requiring electronic reporting

of performance testing.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 111

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/29/2012 77 FR 52553

NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/26/2012 77 FR 65351

Final Rule 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0490

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Local; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 211111; 211112; 486210

Agency Contact: Christian Fellner Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

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D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4003 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: fellner.christian@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Melanie King Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2469 

E-Mail: king.melanie@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ71

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Title: Amendments to Compliance Certification Content Requirements for State and Federal Operating Permits Programs

Abstract: The EPA is finalizing amendments to the compliance certification requirements for state and federal operating permits

programs that were published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2003. In that action, one sentence was removed from the rule

inadvertently. This action restores the sentence to its original location in the rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6(c)(5)(iii)(B); 40 CFR 71.6(c)(5)(iii)(B) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/29/2013 78 FR 19164

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0062

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t5pfpr.html

Agency Contact: Joanna Swanson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5282 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: swanson.joanna@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Juan Santiago Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1084 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ81

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Title: Revisions to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, and Proposed Confidentiality Determinations Under the

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

Abstract: This action concerns Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data reporting elements used as inputs to emission

equations (for direct emitters) for which the reporting deadline was deferred until 2015. The EPA deferred reporting of these data

elements (see August 25, 2011 final action, 76 FR 53057) to allow the EPA to complete an evaluation of the potential impact

on facilities from the public release of these data elements (see 76 FR 53060) and, if appropriate, to propose amendments to

the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. Based on the evaluation conducted, this action proposes amendments to the

reporting, recordkeeping, and verification requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 98 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/27/2010 75 FR 81366

Second NPRM 09/11/2013 78 FR 55993

NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/06/2013 78 FR 66674

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0929

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/

Sectors Affected: 327910; 325181; 325188; 325199; 311611; 212113; 212112; 325182; 327310; 221121; 331112; 325193;

327211; 221112; 311411; 311421; 327213; 325120; 331111; 327410; 221210; 211112; 322122; 325311; 327212; 322121;

322130; 325110; 324110; 325312; 486210; 212391; 331312; 331419; 322110; 331492; 221320; 562212

Agency Contact: Lisa Grogan-McCulloch Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6207J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9743 

E-Mail: grogan-mcculloch.lisa@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ90

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Title: NESHAP Risk and Technology Review for the Mineral Wool and Wool Fiberglass Industries; NESHAP for Wool

Fiberglass Area Sources

Abstract: The Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standard for Mineral Wool Production was promulgated on

June 1, 1999, and the MACT for Wool Fiberglass Production was promulgated on June 14, 1999. The Clean Air Act requires

EPA to evaluate the risk remaining to human health within 8 years of promulgation of each MACT standard; for these

regulations, that date expired in June 2007. Along with risk, the EPA is also required to review new technology in the industry

that can reduce hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from regulated sources in the industry, and may consider costs under

this technology review. EPA is addressing these Clean Air Act requirements under a combined risk and technology review

(RTR). EPA was petitioned to review the risk for these source categories, and also to determine MACT floors for pollutants and

processes that were not regulated by the MACT standards. The Court entered into an agreement with EPA and the litigants; the

resulting deadline for proposal was November 4, 2011, the supplemental proposal was published in the Federal Register on

April 15, 2013 (78 FR 22370), and the promulgation of the two RTRs and a final rule for wool fiberglass area sources is

scheduled for July 31, 2014.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 1175 to 1196; 40 CFR 63 1380 to 1399 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Consent Decree - As per 4 day extension granted on 10/31. (Sierra

Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA) 10/31/2011 

Other Judicial 

Consent Decree deadline for final rule - Sierra Club v. Gina McCarthy,

4:09-cv-00152-SBA, USDC Northern District of CA, as per 3/12/14

stipulation. 

07/31/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/25/2011 76 FR 72770

Notice 12/20/2011 76 FR 78872

Notice 01/23/2012 77 FR 3223

Supplemental NPRM 04/15/2013 78 FR 22369

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-1041, EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-1042

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/rrisk/rtrpg.html

Sectors Affected: 327993

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D-243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5167 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ91

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Title: Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units

Abstract: This action will establish the first new source performance standards for greenhouse gas emissions. This rule will

establish CO2 emission standards for certain new fossil fuel-fired electric generating units.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 111

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/13/2012 77 FR 22392 

Notice 01/08/2014 79 FR 1352

Second NPRM 01/08/2014 79 FR 1429

Notice 02/26/2014 79 FR 10750

Final Rule 01/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0660

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOAR-2011-0660-0001

Sectors Affected: 221

Agency Contact: Christian Fellner Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4003 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: fellner.christian@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Nick Hutson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 451-2968 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: hutson.nick@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ95

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Title: General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Tribal Minor New Source Review Program

Abstract: The Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) program applies to new and modified minor sources and minor

modifications at major sources in Indian Country. The program, established in a final rule the EPA issued on July 1, 2011, and

codified at 40 CFR sections 49.151-49.161, is implemented through issuance of preconstruction permits that can include, among

other requirements, pollutant emission limits for minor sources and emission limitations on the potential-to-emit of sources that

would otherwise be considered major sources. This minor source program for Indian country is similar to state minor NSR

programs. State minor NSR programs often use general permits and a few state programs allow permits by rule for similar

emission units or stationary sources. A general permit or permit by rule may be written to address a single emissions unit, a

group of the same type of emissions units, or an entire category of minor sources. General permits and permits by rule can

offer a cost-effective means of issuing permits and provide a quicker and simpler alternative mechanism for permitting minor

sources than a site-specific permitting process. This action proposes source category permits by rule/general permits for the

Tribal Minor NSR program for the following five source categories: gasoline dispensing facilities; petroleum-based dry cleaner

facilities; autobody repair and miscellaneous surface coating operations; hot mix asphalt facilities; and sand, gravel, rock

crushing and screening facilities.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 49.151 to 161 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/14/2014 79 FR 2545

Final Action 06/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Chris Stoneman Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0823 

FAX: 919 541-0072

E-Mail: stoneman.chris@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Sendzik Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C-304.03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5534 

FAX: 919 541-0942

E-Mail: sendzik.mark@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR04

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustments to the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import, and

Export for 2015-2019

Abstract: EPA is finalizing this action to allocate allowances for 2015 through 2019, under the allowance system that controls

the U.S. consumption and production of ozone-depleting substances known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). The U.S. is

obligated under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer to limit HCFC consumption and production

in a stepwise fashion achieving specific levels by specific dates. This rulemaking would implement the next phasedown step

under the Treaty, a reduction to 90% below the production and consumption baselines beginning January 1, 2015. While much

less destructive to stratospheric ozone than chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HCFCs contribute to ozone depletion and alternatives

are generally available. The HCFC allowance system is part of EPA's program to phaseout chemicals that deplete the

stratospheric ozone layer. Protection of the stratospheric ozone layer helps reduce rates of skin cancer and cataracts.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/23/2013 78 FR 78071

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/classtwo.html

Sectors Affected: 333415; 423620; 325120; 424690; 238220; 423730

Agency Contact: Luke Hall-Jordan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9591 

FAX: 202 343-2338

E-Mail: Hall-Jordan.Luke@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR21

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Title: RFS Pathways II and Amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2)

Abstract: In June 2013, EPA issued a proposal to amend the RFS2 regulations to facilitate the introduction of new renewable

fuels and improve implementation of the program. The proposal included various new renewable fuel pathways that will

enhance the ability of the biofuels industry to supply advanced biofuels, including cellulosic biofuels, to the market. The

proposed amendments would allow renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and renewable electricity (used in electric vehicles)

produced from landfill biogas to generate cellulosic or advanced biofuel renewable identification numbers (RINs). Renewable

compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from landfill biogas are also proposed to generate

cellulosic RINs, and EPA proposed to allow butanol to qualify as an advanced biofuel. The rulemaking also proposed a

clarification regarding the definition of crop residue to include corn kernel fiber and proposed an approach to determining the

volume of cellulosic RINs from various cellulosic feedstocks. The proposed rule includes minor amendments to the regulations

for E15 misfueling mitigation regulations to improve implementation. Finally, EPA proposed to reduce the survey requirements

associated with the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) program in view of the high compliance rate that has been achieved.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80(M) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act; title II

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/14/2013 78 FR 36041

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharyn Lie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6406J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1092 

FAX: 202 564-1686

E-Mail: lie.sharyn@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR25

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Title: Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country--Amendments to the Indian Country Minor New Source

Review Rule

Abstract: This final rule will add units/activities for exemption under the minor New Source Review (NSR) program in Indian

Country originally published on July 1, 2011. These additional categories will make the list more similar to state exemption lists,

where possible. In addition, we are revising how the term "commence construction" is used in the July 1, 2011 rule. That final

rule used the term "commence construction" for certain permitting deadlines but the term was not defined. Although

"commence" and "construction" are defined in the major NSR provisions, and referenced in the July 1, 2011 minor NSR rule, we

are revising the use of "commence construction" to make implementation of the minor NSR rule easier.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49.151 to 49.161; 40 CFR 49.166 to 49.173 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/04/2013 78 FR 33266

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0076. Split from RIN 2060-AH37

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/nsr/

Sectors Affected: 924110; 238990; 324121; 811121; 721120; 323110; 212321; 211111; 424510; 331511; 332812; 221210;

211112; 311119; 424710; 327320; 321113; 221320; 321212; 562212; 337110

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3078 

E-Mail: nizich.greg@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Raj Rao Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5344 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: rao.raj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR29

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Title: Revisions to the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements: Revisions to Lead (Pb) Reporting Threshold and Clarifications to

Technical Reporting Details

Abstract: The existing Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) in 40 CFR part 51 include a reporting threshold of 5 tons

per year for lead (Pb). This action proposes to bring that threshold into line with the requirements of the revised Pb national

standards (NAAQS) and its associated monitoring requirements of 0.5 tons per year. In this action, EPA will finalize technical

corrections to appendix A of subpart A of the AERR final rule to make it consistent with the final implementation of the Emission

Inventory System (EIS), which is used to collect the data required as part of the AERR. The final rule would affect state, local,

and tribal agencies that are responsible for submitting data to EIS by requiring them to collect and submit data from additional

Pb sources based on the lower emissions reporting threshold. The final action would also help clarify for these data submitters

the technical elements of their submissions to the EIS by reducing inconsistencies with other features of appendix A.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 subpart A; 40 CFR 51.122 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 110 and 172

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/20/2013 78 FR 37164

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ_OAR-2004-0489

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Marc Houyoux Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3649 

FAX: 919 541-0684

E-Mail: houyoux.marc@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kim Paylor Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5474 

E-Mail: paylor.kim@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR34

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Title: Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements

Abstract: This final rule will address a range of state implementation requirements for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality

Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, including requirements pertaining to attainment demonstrations, reasonable further progress,

reasonably available control technology, reasonably available control measures, nonattainment new source review, emission

inventories, and the timing of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions and compliance with emission control measures in

the SIP. Other issues also addressed in this final rule are the revocation of the 1997 ozone NAAQS for purposes other than

transportation conformity; anti-backsliding requirements that would apply when the 1997 NAAQS are revoked; and the section

185 fee program.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7511 to 7511f; 42 USC 7601(a)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/06/2013 78 FR 34177

NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/24/2013 78 FR 44485

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl

Agency Contact: Karl Pepple Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 206 553-1778 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: pepple.karl@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

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Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR46

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Title: Heavy-Duty Highway Program: Revisions for Emergency Vehicles and SCR Maintenance

Abstract: On January 18, 2001, EPA published a rule promulgating more stringent NOx and PM standards for heavy duty

highway engines ("the heavy-duty highway rule"), entitled "Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine

and Vehicle Standards" (66 FR 5001). EPA has previously published clarifications and technical amendments to that final

heavy-duty highway rule. This action would provide additional clarification, modifications and technical amendments to the

regulations for heavy-duty highway engines and would clarify, modify and technically amend some provisions in 40 CFR parts

86 and 1068. This action would assist regulated parties to comply with requirements by clarifying and/or simplifying those

requirements. Specifically, this action would provide flexibility for on-highway emergency-response vehicles with respect to

emissions of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen. This action would also amend the requirements for emission-related

scheduled maintenance with respect to replacement of diesel exhaust fluid, which is used in selective catalytic reduction control

systems. This action is not expected to result in significant changes in regulatory burdens or costs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1066 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/08/2012 77 FR 34149

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/highwaydiesel/regs/2007-heavy-duty-highway.htm

Agency Contact: Matt Spears Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code: ASD1, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4921 

FAX: 734 214-4816

E-Mail: spears.mattew@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lauren Steele Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4788 

E-Mail: steele.lauren@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR49

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic Maxiumum Achievable Control Technology Standards;

and Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic Resins

Abstract: In this action EPA will perform risk and technology reviews for the following three National Emission Standards for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic Resins; Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers Production; and

Polycarbonate Production. The proposal for these NESHAP was published on January 9, 2014 (79 FR 1675), and under a

consent decree deadline, the final rule must be promulgated in September 16, 2014. Clean Air Act (CAA) sections 112(f)(2) and

112(d)(6) require EPA to conduct these reviews. Under the "technology review" provision of CAA section 112, EPA is required

to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account

developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk"

provision of CAA section 112, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and promulgate

standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or prevent an adverse environmental effect.

EPA will also remove startup, shutdown, and malfunction exemptions for these source categories, as required by recent court

decisions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Court-ordered deadline 12/11/2013 

Other Judicial Court-order 09/16/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/09/2014 79 FR 1675

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0133

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 325199; 32522; 325211

Agency Contact: Nick Parsons Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5372 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: parsons.nick@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR50

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Title: Identification of Additional Qualifying Renewable Fuel Pathways III and Modification to the Renewable Fuels Program

Abstract: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2 program was required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

(EISA 2007), which amended the Clean Air Act (CAA). The final regulations for RFS2 were published in the Federal Register on

March 26, 2010 (75 FR 14670). EPA has previously published clarifications and modifications, technical amendments, and new

pathways, to the final RFS2 regulations. This proposed regulation would provide additional clarifications, modifications, and

technical amendments to RFS2 and will clarify, modify and technically amend other fuels programs in 40 CFR part 80. This

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proposed action would also propose amendments to table 1 to section 80.1426 of the RFS2 regulations to include additional fuel

pathways and assign each pathway a D-Code. It would allow producers or importers of fuel produced under these pathways to

generate Renewable Identification Numbers under the program, providing that the fuel meets the other requirements for

renewable fuel. This proposed action would outline EPA's lifecycle greenhouse gas evaluation, specified in Clean Air Act section

211(o), as amended by EISA for several new pathways.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Clean Air Act sec 211(o)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

NPRM 04/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharyn Lie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6401 A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1092 

FAX: 202 564-1686

E-Mail: lie.sharyn@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR58

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Residual Risk and Technology Review for Flexible

Polyurethane Foam Production

Abstract: This final action addresses the results of the residual risk and technology reviews conducted for national emission

standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for flexible polyurethane foam production. The Flexible Polyurethane Foam

MACT standard was promulgated in October 1998 (see 63 FR 53980). EPA is required to review standards issued under

section 112 and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes and control

technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. EPA also evaluates the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation

and promulgate standards under CAA section 112 (f)(2) to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or prevent

an adverse environmental effect. The final action addresses inhalation risks, including cancer risk and incidence, population

cancer risk, and non-cancer effects (chronic and acute). Additionally, the effectiveness and cost of additional risk reduction

options, and acceptability and ample-margin-of-safety determinations will be discussed in the final rule, along with the results of

the technology review.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Consent Decree 10/30/2013 

Other Judicial Consent Decree 07/30/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/04/2013 78 FR 66107

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

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Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0510

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/foam/foampg.html

Agency Contact: Kaye Whitfield Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E-143-03, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-2509 

FAX: 919 541-1039

E-Mail: whitfield.kaye@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5605 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: barnett.keith@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR60

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Title: Criteria for the Certification and Recertification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance With the Disposal

Regulations; Panel Closure Redesign

Abstract: In December 2013, EPA published a proposed rule which would modify a small portion of 40 CFR 194, "Criteria for

the Certification and Re-certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance with the 40 CFR part 191 Disposal

Regulations." 40 CFR part 194, appendix A, condition 1 currently stipulates that the Option D Panel Closure included in DOE's

1996 Compliance Certification application be implemented to seal filled waste panels in the repository. On September 28, 2011,

DOE submitted a Planned Change Request which proposes the replacement of the concrete monolith and mortared explosion

wall included in the Option D Panel Closure with an alternative design consisting of steel bulkheads and mined salt backfill.

According to DOE, implementation of Option D presents significant technical obstacles, and the proposed change meets the

same operational performance requirements while reducing costs and impacts on waste emplacement activities.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: WIPP LWA (PL 102-579)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/03/2013 78 FR 72612

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Jonathan Walsh Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Mail Code 6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9238 

FAX: 202 343-2305

E-Mail: walsh.jonathan@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Tom Peake Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

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6608J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9765 

FAX: 202 343-2304

E-Mail: peake.tom@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR68

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Title: State Implementation Plans: Response to Petition; Findings of Substantial Inadequacy; and SIP Calls to Amend

Provisions Applying to Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction

Abstract: In this final action, EPA will issue findings of substantial inadequacy for certain states whose SIPs are inconsistent

with the CAA and with current EPA rules and policies concerning treatment of a source's excess emissions during periods of

startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). In addition, EPA is under this action issuing a "SIP call" for each of the states for

which a SIP inadequacy is confirmed, which requires the state to revise its SIP as necessary to correct the inadequacy. The SIP

call will establish a deadline by which each of these states must submit its corrective SIP revision. A corrective SIP revision will

ensure that: (1) all periods of excess emissions, regardless of cause, will be treated as violations subject to EPA enforcement

action; and (2) no periods of excess emissions can be automatically exempted from emissions limits.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA 110(k)(5)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial Final Signature 06/12/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/22/2013 78 FR 12460

NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/08/2013 78 FR 20855

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0322

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/air/urbanair/sipstatus/

Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3450 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR72

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Title: RFS Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Quality Assurance Program

Abstract: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program regulations finalized in 2007 (RFS1) and 2010 (RFS2) were developed

in collaboration with refiners, renewable fuel producers, and many other stakeholders. The RFS compliance program is based on

the use of unique renewable identification numbers (RINs) assigned to batches of renewable fuel by renewable fuel producers

and importers. These RINs can then be sold or traded, and used by any obligated party to demonstrate compliance with the

applicable standard. The production, transfer, and use of invalid RINs has resulted in violations for parties that were not aware

that the RINs were invalid. The rule will propose a voluntary mechanism for ensuring that RINs have been appropriately

generated.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(k)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/21/2013 78 FR 12158

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0621

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOAR-2012-0621-0001

Sectors Affected: 325199; 325193; 45431; 424690; 424710; 324110; 424720

Agency Contact: Holly Pugliese Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

AAIO, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4288 

E-Mail: pugliese.holly@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Korotney Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

N27, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4507 

E-Mail: korotney.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR76

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Title: Renewable Fuel 2014 Volume Standards

Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requires EPA to promulgate regulations that specify the annual

statutory volume requirements for renewable fuels, including cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total

renewable fuel that must be used in transportation fuel annually. In the case of the cellulosic biofuel standard, the Act

specifically requires that the standard be set based on the volume projected to be available during the following year. If the

volumes are lower than those specified under the Act, then EPA may also lower the advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel

standards each year accordingly. This regulatory action will establish, as required, the annual statutory volume requirements for

the RFS2 fuel categories (cellulosic, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuel) that apply to all gasoline and

diesel produced or imported in 2014. Entities potentially affected by this final rule are those involved with the production,

distribution, and sale of transportation fuels, including gasoline and diesel fuel or renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.

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Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 11/20/2013 78 FR 69628

NPRM 11/29/2013 78 FR 71731

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: David Korotney Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

N27, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4507 

E-Mail: korotney.david@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Paul Argyropoulos Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6401A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1123 

E-Mail: argyropoulos.paul@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR78

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Title: Amendments and Confidentiality Determinations for Subpart L (Fluorinated Gas Production) and Amendments to Subpart

A

Abstract: This action would amend subpart L, Fluorinated Gas Production, of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The

changes would reduce the level of detail in which emissions were reported, remove the mass-balance method from the rule,

clarify the emission factor method, and revise the set of default global warming potentials (GWPs) used by subpart L reporters

to calculate and report their carbon-dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 98 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414 and 7542

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/19/2013 78 FR 69337

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/15/2014 79 FR 2614

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0147

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting

Sectors Affected: 325120; 333415; 334111; 334419; 335313; 423610; 423620; 423730

Agency Contact: Lisa Grogan-McCulloch Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6207J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9743 

E-Mail: grogan-mcculloch.lisa@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR80

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Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2014 and 2015 Critical Use Exemption From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide

Abstract: Methyl bromide was phased out under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the

Ozone Layer in 2005, except for limited exemptions. This action would authorize uses for the 2014 and 2015 critical use

exemption, and would authorize the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced or imported for those uses in those years.

Absent this rulemaking, production and import of methyl bromide for critical uses would be zero for 2014. EPA takes this action

under the authority of the Clean Air Act to reflect a consensus Decision of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in 2012 and

2013.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671c(d)(6)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/07/2014 79 FR 13006

NPRM Comment Period End 04/21/2014 

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0065

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQOAR-2011-0431

Sectors Affected: 493130; 311211; 1113; 493110; 1114; 325320; 115114; 311212; 115112; 1112

Agency Contact: Jeremy Arling Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9055 

FAX: 202 343-2338

E-Mail: Arling.Jeremy@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Donaldson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6205J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9086 

E-Mail: donaldson.david@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR90

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Title: NESHAP for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Internal

Combustion Engines; Notice of Reconsideration

Abstract: On January 30, 2013, EPA issued final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and the New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Internal

Combustion Engines. EPA received three petitions for reconsideration of the final amendments. On June 28, 2013, EPA granted

reconsideration on three issues raised in the petitions. The petitions for reconsideration indicated that the public lacked an

opportunity to comment on these provisions. Although EPA added these provisions in response to public comments on the

proposal, EPA granted reconsideration to provide an opportunity for public comment on these three issues. EPA issued a

Federal Register notice on September 5, 2013, announcing our decision to grant reconsideration and soliciting public comment

on the three issues. This notice will announce EPA's final decision on the three issues, based on the public comments received.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7412

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/05/2013 78 FR 54606

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/icengines

Sectors Affected: 2211

Agency Contact: Melanie King Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2469 

E-Mail: king.melanie@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: Wayland.RobertJ@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR95

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Title: Air Quality Designations for the 2012 PM2.5 Standards

Abstract: This action will establish the air quality designations and classifications for all areas of the United States under the

revised 2012 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. Designations of attainment, nonattainment or unclassifiable are based on air quality

monitoring data and other relevant information pertaining to the air quality in the affected area, including whether an area

contributes to a violation of the standard in a nearby area.

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Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Palma Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5432 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: palma.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Martha Keating Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-9407 

E-Mail: keating.martha@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR96

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Title: Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category

Abstract: This rule would make revisions to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems source category (subpart W) of the

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Specifically, the rule would include revisions to certain calculation methods, monitoring and

data reporting requirements, terms and definitions, and technical and editorial errors that were identified during the course of

implementation.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 98 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/10/2014 79 FR 13394

NPRM Comment Period End 04/24/2014 

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/

Sectors Affected: 211111; 221210; 211112; 486210

Agency Contact: Alexis McKittrick Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6207J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

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Phone: 202 343-9153 

FAX: 202 343-2359

E-Mail: mckittrick.alexis@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lisa Grogan-McCulloch Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6207J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9743 

E-Mail: grogan-mcculloch.lisa@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR97

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Title: Clarification of Requirements for Method 303 Certification Training

Abstract: The EPA is proposing changes to Method 303 to better define the requirements associated with conducting Method

303 certification courses. Method 303 is an air pollution test method used to determine the visible emissions from coke ovens.

This action adds additional language that clarifies the criteria used by the EPA to determine the competency of training

providers, but does not change the requirements for conducting the test method. These changes will help entities interested in

conducting training classes to better understand the requirements necessary to be approved to conduct these training courses.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kim Garnett Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive , Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-1158 

E-Mail: garnett.kim@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robin Segall Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

EW143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0893 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: Segall.Robin@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS07

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Title: Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)--Startup Shutdown Reconsideration

Abstract: In April 2012, EPA issued the final MATS Rule. EPA received petitions for reconsideration of this final rule. In

November 2012, EPA granted reconsideration on, proposed revisions to, and solicited comment on four issues raised in the

petitions: certain revised new source standards in MATS, requirements applicable during periods of startup and shutdown in

MATS, startup and shutdown provisions related to the PM standard in the Utility NSPS, and definitional and monitoring

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provisions in the Utility NSPS. In April 2013, EPA finalized the revisions to the new source standards. The petitions for

reconsideration related to the startup/shutdown provisions indicated that the public lacked an opportunity to comment on these

provisions. In June 2013, EPA granted reconsideration to provide an opportunity for public comment on this issue (NPRM 2).

EPA reopened the public comment period for the proposed reconsideration of the startup/shutdown issues. After review of the

public comments received, with this action, EPA plans to issue a final rule announcing our final decision on the proposed

startup/shutdown reconsideration.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Nick Hutson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 451-2968 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: hutson.nick@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Bob Wayland Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1045 

FAX: 919 541-5450

E-Mail: wayland.robertj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS12

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Title: Identification of Nonattainment Classification and Deadlines for Submission of State Implementation Plan (SIP) Provisions

for the 1997 Fine Particle (PM2.5) NAAQS and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS

Abstract: This rule identifies: (1) the classification under subpart 4 for areas currently designated nonattainment for the 1997

and 2006 PM2.5 standards; (2) the deadline for states to submit attainment-related SIP elements for these nonattainment areas

that are required pursuant to subpart 4; and (3) EPA guidance that is currently available regarding subpart 4 requirements. In

doing so, this rule helps clarify deadlines and expectations following the DC Circuit opinion from January 2013, which held that

EPA erred in implementing the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS pursuant solely to the general implementation provisions of subpart 1 of

part D of title I of the CAA, rather than also the particulate-matter-specific provisions of subpart 4 of part D. In classifying all

nonattainment areas as "moderate" under subpart 4, EPA is affirming the outcome required "by operation of law" under subpart

4. To the extent one could argue that states' implementation plans demonstrating attainment of the PM2.5 NAAQS are overdue,

this rule relieves burdens from the states and provides them an opportunity to address the interpretation announced by the

Court earlier this year. Finally, EPA directs states to longstanding general guidance that will help them ascertain the impact of

subpart 4 requirements on their ongoing efforts to meet the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 standards.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7601(a)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/21/2013 78 FR 69806

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0694

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/airquality/particlepollution/actions.html

Agency Contact: Mia South Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code C539-01 , 109 T.W. Alexander Drive , Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-5550 

E-Mail: south.mia@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS17

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Title: Relaxation of the Summer Gasoline Volatility Standard for Florida and North Carolina

Abstract: EPA established a two-phase reduction in summertime commercial gasoline volatility. These rules reduce gasoline

emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are a major contributor to ground-level ozone (smog). EPA is proposing to

approve Florida's request to relax the federal Reid Vapor pressure (RVP) standard applicable to gasoline sold in the state by

revising 40 CFR 80.27. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve North Carolina's request to relax the applicable RVP standards

in Wake, Durham, Granville, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth and Guilford counties.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(k)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/31/2014 79 FR 17966

Direct Final Rule 03/31/2014 79 FR 17889

NPRM Comment Period End 04/30/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 04/30/2014 

Notice 05/00/2014 

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Coryell Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

USEPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory/OAR, 2565 Plymouth Road , Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4446 

E-Mail: coryell.mark@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code 6405J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9219 

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FAX: 202 343-2800

E-Mail: gustafson.kurt@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AN17

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Title: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Small Municipal

Waste Combustors: Remand Response and Amendments

Abstract: This rule would amend the final (December 2000) small municipal waste combustors (MWC) new source

performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG). 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. This action will respond to the DC

Circuit Court's remand of the small MWC standards, including an assessment of the maximum achievable control technology

(MACT) floors and all related analyses.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 AAAA; 40 CFR 60 BBBB (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA Sec 111; CAA Sec 129

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0514

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 924110; 562213

Agency Contact: Charlene Spells Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E-143-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5255 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: spells.charlene@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AO18

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Title: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for Large Municipal Waste Combustors

(MWCs).

Abstract: EPA originally adopted air emission standards for new and existing large municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in

1995. As required by section 129 of the Clean Air Act, EPA reviewed these standards and proposed revised standards. The

proposal occurred on Dec 19, 2005, and final standards were published on May 10, 2006 (71 FR 27323). A number of

individuals filed petitions on various aspects of the standards. Moreover, the Agency received a separate petition to reopen the

section 129(a)(2) standards. EPA agreed to initiate such an action. Accordingly, EPA petitioned the court to remand the 2006

LMWC rule to EPA. The court issued the remand in February 2008.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 129

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

Notice 03/20/2007 72 FR 13016

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Additional Information: EPA publication information: Notice of reconsideration of final rule - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPAAIR/2007/March/Day-20/a5022.htm

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 924110; 562213

Agency Contact: Charlene Spells Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E-143-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5255 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: spells.charlene@epa.gov

Agency Contact: David Cozzie Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 919 541-5356 

E-Mail: cozzie.david@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP66

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Title: Alternative Work Practices for Leak Detection and Repair, Amendments

Abstract: On December 22, 2008, EPA published a voluntary alternative work practice for leak detection and repair using a

newly developed technology, optical gas imaging. After promulgation of the rule, the Agency received a request for

administrative reconsideration from American Petroleum Institute (API) on February 20, 2009. This package will address the

reconsideration issues.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 65 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0197. This action includes retrospective review under

EO 13563; see: http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 325211

Agency Contact: Jodi Howard Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4607 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: Howard.Jodi@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP71

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Title: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reasonable Possibility in

Recordkeeping; Reconsideration

Abstract: The EPA is convening a proceeding for reconsideration of a final rule published in the Federal Register on

December 21, 2007 (72 FR 62607). The subject rule was promulgated in response to a remand by the U.S. Court of Appeals for

the District of Columbia Circuit in New York v. EPA, 413 F.3d 3 (D.C. Cir. 2005), in order to clarify the "reasonable possibility"

recordkeeping and reporting standard under the New Source Review (NSR) program. After review of issues raised by the State

of New Jersey by petition and letter, we have decided to exercise our discretion to conduct a reconsideration of this final rule

and will therefore be reopening the public comment period for the rule. The rule will remain in effect while our reconsideration

proceeding is under way.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 app S; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7470 to 7515

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2001-0004

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/nsr/

Sectors Affected: 325520; 325181; 325188; 325199; 325998; 336399; 324199; 331311; 336111; 325414; 325182; 221121;

221122; 325193; 325920; 221112; 221111; 325120; 325131; 336112; 325411; 336213; 336211; 336340; 336350; 211112;

322122; 221113; 221119; 325510; 322121; 322130; 324110; 325412; 325910; 325132; 336212

Agency Contact: Chuck Buckler Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0873 

FAX: 919 541-5509

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E-Mail: buckler.charles@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Raj Rao Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5344 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: rao.raj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ36

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Title: Supplemental Determinations for Renewable Fuels Produced Under the Final RFS2 Program From Palm Oil

Abstract: As indicated in the final rule for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Program, while the Agency issued lifecycle

greenhouse gas (GHG) threshold determinations for the major fuel pathways projected to meet the bulk of the RFS volume

mandates, assessments of other new fuel pathways such as biofuels produced from palm oil, could not be completed in time for

the final rule. In the process of assessing these fuels, the Agency is issuing determinations through several supplemental

notices to the final rule, including Palm Oil.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(o)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 01/27/2012 77 FR 4300

Comment Period Extended 02/14/2012 77 FR 8254

Final Rule 05/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ- OAR-2005-0161. Split from RIN 2060-AO81.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels/index.htm

Sectors Affected: 324110

Agency Contact: Paul Argyropoulos Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6401A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1123 

E-Mail: argyropoulos.paul@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Larson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

AAFC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4277 

E-Mail: larson.robert@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ47

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Title: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion

of Fugitive Emissions; Reconsideration

Abstract: EPA is proposing a rule based on the results of its reconsideration of the final rule titled, "Prevention of Significant

Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions"

(Fugitive Emissions Rule), published on December 19, 2008. Through a letter signed on April 24, 2009, EPA granted

reconsideration on a petition submitted by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), as well as an administrative stay of

the Fugitive Emissions Rule provisions. On March 30, 2011 EPA issued an interim rule that stayed the Fugitive Emissions Rule

by reverting the text of the affected sections of the CFR to back to the prior rule language. This stay will remain in effect until

EPA completes its reconsideration and undertakes any associated rulemaking. In this action EPA will consider the petition for

reconsideration, public comments, and information contained in the rulemaking docket to reach a decision on the

reconsideration and finalize the rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 to 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7470 to 7515

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/nsr

Sectors Affected: 211112; 221111; 221112; 221113; 221119; 221121; 221122; 322121; 322122; 322130; 324110; 324199;

325120; 325132; 325131; 325182; 325181; 325188; 325199; 325193; 325411; 325412; 325414; 325520; 325510; 325920;

325910; 325998; 331311; 336111; 336112; 336211; 336399; 336340; 336350; 336212; 336213

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3078 

E-Mail: nizich.greg@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Raj Rao Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5344 

FAX: 919 541-5509

E-Mail: rao.raj@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR00

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Title: National Uniform Standards for Storage Vessel and Transfer Operations, Equipment Leaks, Closed Vent Systems and

Control Devices; Revisions to the National Uniform Emission Standards General Provisions

Abstract: Organic chemical processing industries such as oil and gas, petroleum refining, and chemical production have similar

emission sources that are often required to be controlled to similar levels by the same type of control devices and work practice

standards. The air pollution control regulatory requirements for these sources have evolved and improved as different New

Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) have been developed over the

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years. This has resulted in requirements that are different and in many cases insufficient especially with respect to ensuring

continuous compliance. This action will develop and consolidate state-of-the-art uniform standards that will then become

applicable when they are referenced in future regulatory actions, such as new and revised Control Technique Guidelines

documents, NSPS technology reviews, and MACT Risk and Technology reviews for these industries. The uniform standards are

expected to include requirements for work practices and equipment standards and for monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting

requirements. Uniform standards will be developed in this action for the following: 1) equipment leaks and ancillary systems, 2)

closed vent systems and control devices, and 3) storage vessels and transfer operations. General provisions will also be

updated accordingly in this action. In addition to developing the uniform standards, EPA also expects to develop tools for the

proper application of these uniform standards during rule development, including anticipated costs and pollutant emission

reductions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 65 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA sec 111; CAA sec 112

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 03/26/2012 77 FR 17898

NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/18/2012 77 FR 36248

Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see:

http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3608 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR73

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Title: Reconsideration of the Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Abstract: This action is in response to four petitions for reconsideration by industry and environmental stakeholders of the April

2012 Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (PVC NESHAP). The

petitions identify notice and comment issues, as well as several technical consistency and policy issues. This action includes

reconsideration of issues in both the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) and Generally Available Control

Technology (GACT) portions of the April 2012 final rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

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Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Final Rule 07/00/2016 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected: 325211

Agency Contact: Jodi Howard Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-4607 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: howard.jodi@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AH23

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Title: Procedure 3--Quality Assurance Requirements for Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems at Stationary Sources

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for continuous opacity

monitoring systems (COMS) installed for compliance. This action is necessary because EPA does not currently have QA/QC

procedures for COMS. The procedures would apply to COMS used to determine continuous compliance with opacity standards

in federally enforceable regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/08/2003 68 FR 24692

Direct Final Rule 02/14/2012 77 FR 8160

Second NPRM 02/14/2012 77 FR 8209

Notice 03/28/2012 77 FR 18709

Final Rule 05/16/2014 79 FR 28439

Final Rule Effective 11/12/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0115

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/proposed/m203.pdf

Agency Contact: Lula Melton Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-2910 

FAX: 919 541-4511

E-Mail: melton.lula@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Conniesue Oldham Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7774 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: oldham.conniesue@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AN63

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Title: Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Under the 8-hour Ozone Standard for Bump-up Areas Designated

Attainment for the 1-hour Ozone Standard Prior to Revocation

Abstract: Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) is gasoline blended to reduce emissions that cause ozone. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

requires certain areas to use RFG, depending on how serious the ozone problem. In some cases, areas that previously had a

less-serious ozone problem subsequently experience worse air quality, and in such cases the Clean Air Act requires them to be

"bumped up" to a higher category, thereby requiring use of RFG. The Agency is now implementing the transition from the

previous 1-hour ozone standard to the 8-hour standard. This rule sets regulations for such cases.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(k)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/23/2006 71 FR 36042

Final Rule 03/14/2014 79 FR 14410

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0318

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 324110; 484220; 484230

Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code 6405J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9219 

FAX: 202 343-2800

E-Mail: gustafson.kurt@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Leila Cook Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4820 

E-Mail: cook.leila@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AP15

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Title: Ambient Ozone Monitoring Regulations: Revisions to Network Design Requirements

Abstract: This rule is being withdrawn since the data analysis underlying the technical rationale for changing ozone seasons

has become outdated. A revised set of analyses will be utilized when these changes in ozone monitoring rules are re-proposed

as part of a future ozone NAAQS rulemaking package.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7403; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7611; 42 USC 7619

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/16/2009 74 FR 34525

Withdrawn 04/04/2013 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0338

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Lewis Weinstock Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3661 

FAX: 919 541-1903

E-Mail: weinstock.lewis@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ01

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Title: Revisions to Test Methods and Testing Regulations

Abstract: This action will make needed corrections and updates to source testing methods and testing provisions in 40 CFR

parts 60, 61, and 63. For example, method 5, which determines particulate matter from stationary sources is being edited to

remove silica gel as the prescribed drying agent. Silica gel has been listed as a potential carcinogen and other agents that are

safer and more environmentally friendly are being prescribed. In method 2, which determines stack gas velocity, a misplaced

square root sign in one of the equations is being corrected. This is a periodic action that is done every several years to keep the

rules up-to-date and to ensure that compliance testing and monitoring are done correctly.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 61 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7601

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/09/2012 77 FR 1130

Final Rule 02/27/2014 79 FR 11228

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Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0114

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 325188; 325199; 212299; 324122; 311812; 212393; 333618; 322121; 324110; 331312; 221320; 335911;

333611

Agency Contact: Foston Curtis Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-1063 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: curtis.foston@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Conniesue Oldham Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7774 

FAX: 919 541-0516

E-Mail: oldham.conniesue@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ55

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Title: Amendments to Tribal Delegation of Authority Provisions in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program

Abstract: This rule amends the part 52 Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans, 1977 Clean Air Act

Amendments to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 52.21(u) Delegation of Authority. This rule deletes a section that

restricts tribes from taking delegation of the PSD program. It added tribes to paragraph 2 along with states and local air pollution

control agencies. These changes ensure that tribes are treated the same as states and locals and enable direct delegation of

New Source Review to tribes. This rule also makes minor updates to paragraph numbering and an erroneous cross reference.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 42 CFR 52.21(u) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/30/2011 76 FR 82234

Final Rule 04/21/2014 79 FR 22028

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0943

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 924110; 238990; 324121; 811121; 721120; 323110; 212321; 211111; 424510; 331511; 332812; 221210;

211112; 311119; 424710; 327320; 321113; 221320; 321212; 562212; 337110

Agency Contact: Regina Chappell Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3650 

FAX: 919 541-0942

E-Mail: chappell.regina@epa.gov

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Agency Contact: Laura McKelvey Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C304-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5497 

FAX: 919 541-0942

E-Mail: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AQ86

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Title: Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards

Abstract: This action establishes more stringent vehicle emissions standards and reduces the sulfur content of gasoline as part

of a systems approach to addressing the impacts of motor vehicles and fuels on air quality and public health. The rule is

expected to result in significant reductions in pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and air toxics across the country and

help state and local agencies in their efforts to attain and maintain health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standards. These

final vehicle standards harmonize with California's Low Emission Vehicle program with a few exceptions. The vehicle standards

also coordinate with the light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards for model years 2017-2025, creating a nationwide

alignment of vehicle programs for criteria pollutant and greenhouse gases.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 600; 40 CFR 1036; 40 CFR 1037; 40 CFR 1065; 40 CFR 1066 (To

search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 202(a); Clean Air Act sec 202(k); Clean Air Act sec 211(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/21/2013 78 FR 29815

NPRM Comment Period Extended 05/29/2013 78 FR 32223

Final Rule 04/28/2014 79 FR 23413

Final Rule Effective 06/27/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/tier3.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQOAR-2011-0135

Sectors Affected: 11; 811198; 325199; 336111; 811112; 336311; 325193; 493130; 336312; 811111; 336120; 336112; 336211;

335312; 211112; 424690; 333618; 325110; 424710; 324110; 486910

Agency Contact: Catherine Yanca Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

NVFEL S87, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4769 

E-Mail: yanca.catherine@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

NVFEL S77, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4441 

E-Mail: Sargeant.Kathryn@epamail.epa.gov

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR02

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions: Group IV Polymers and Resins; Pesticide Active

Ingredient Productio; and Polyether Polyols Production

Abstract: This action finalized risk and technology reviews for the following three National Emission Standards for Hazardous

Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Group IV Polymers and Resins, Pesticide Active Ingredient Production, and Polyether Polyols

Production. The proposal for these NESHAP was published on January 9, 2012 (77 FR 1268), and the final rule was signed by

the Administrator on January 31, 2014. Clean Air Act (CAA) sections 112(f)(2) and 112(d)(6) require EPA to conduct residual

risk and technology reviews. Under the "technology review" provision of CAA section 112, EPA is required to review maximum

achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in

practices, processes and control technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of CAA

section 112, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to

provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or prevent an adverse environmental effect. EPA also removed

startup, shutdown, and malfunction exemptions for these source categories, as required by recent court decisions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA; consent

decree deadline applies to RTRs for subparts JJJ, MMM, and PPP only 11/30/2011 

Other Judicial Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA; consent

decree deadline applies to RTRs for subparts JJJ, MMM, and PPP only 01/31/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/09/2012 77 FR 1268

Final Rule 03/27/2014 79 FR 17339

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0435

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 325199; 325320; 325211

Agency Contact: Nick Parsons Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5372 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: parsons.nick@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR48

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Title: Heavy-Duty GHG On-Highway and Non-Road Engine and Vehicle Regulation Streamlining and Technical Amendments

Abstract: This direct final rule consists of two parts: joint EPA/NHTSA amendments to the Medium- and Heavy-Duty

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency regulations issued on September 15, 2011 and EPA-exclusive amendments

related to other EPA mobile source regulations. EPA and NHTSA are each adopting amendments to eliminate duplicative

reporting requirements, reduce inadvertent minor differences between the EPA and NHTSA programs regarding such matters as

voluntary early model year compliance, align testing procedures to market realities, and reduce unnecessary testing burdens.

EPA is also adopting amendments including the engine replacement compliance provisions, technical hardship provisions

related to emission standards for nonroad diesel engines, fuel line permeation test procedures for large spark ignition engines,

and other nonroad spark-ignition engine amendments. This rule will assist regulated parties with complying with requirements by

clarifying those requirements. This action is not expected to result in significant changes in regulatory burdens or costs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1036; 40 CFR 1037; 40 CFR 1066; 40 CFR 1068 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the

Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/17/2013 78 FR 36135

Final Rule 06/17/2013 78 FR 36369

Notice 08/16/2013 78 FR 49963

Final Rule 02/06/2014 79 FR 7077

Final Rule Effective 03/10/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/

Agency Contact: Matt Spears Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code: ASD1, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4921 

FAX: 734 214-4816

E-Mail: spears.mattew@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Angela Cullen Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

AAHDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ann Arbor , MI 48105 

Phone: 734 214-4419 

E-Mail: Cullen.Angela@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR52

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Title: 2013 Revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Proposed Confidentiality Determinations for New or

Substantially Revised Data Elements

Abstract: The amendments in this action consist of two parts: amendments related to updating global warming potentials

(GWPs) and other amendments and clarifications. The changes improve the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program by clarifying

compliance obligations and reducing confusion for reporters, improving consistency of the data collected, and ensuring that data

collected through the GHGRP is representative of industry and comparable to the annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

(Inventory). The action also makes confidentiality determinations for newly proposed data elements.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 98 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414 and 7542

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/02/2013 78 FR 19802

Final Rule 11/29/2013 78 FR 71903

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0934

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting

Sectors Affected: 327910; 333415; 325199; 33131; 311611; 212113; 212112; 327310; 325; 211111; 611; 221121; 423610;

33531; 423620; 334111; 4431; 325193; 332; 32531; 327211; 221112; 311411; 311421; 327213; 622; 325120; 33111; 316;

327410; 339; 221210; 211112; 322122; 33141; 33149; 211; 32518; 334419; 327212; 322121; 322; 322130; 325110; 32511;

324110; 324; 325312; 486210; 326; 331; 322110; 331492; 334413; 221320; 562212; 335313; 325212; 336; 326150; 221;

423730; 321

Agency Contact: Rachel Schmeltz Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

6207J, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 343-9124 

E-Mail: Schmeltz.rachel@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR64

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Title: Kraft Pulp Mills NSPS Review

Abstract: Section 111(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs EPA to review and, if appropriate, revise the New Source

Performance Standards (NSPS) at least every 8 years after promulgation. This is a review of subpart BB, Standards of

Performance for Kraft Pulp Mills Section 60.280 - 60.285 which was promulgated in 1978 and last reviewed in 1986. The

subpart is applicable to the following sources in kraft pulp mills that were installed after 1978: digester systems, brown stock

washers, evaporator systems, recovery furnaces, smelt dissolving tanks, lime kilns, and condensate stripper systems. The

pollutants regulated in this subpart include total reduced sulfur (TRS) compounds and particulate matter (PM). This action is

subject to a citizen suit under section 304(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act brought against the US EPA under the Administrative

Procedure Act, 5. U.S.C. 701-06. This action will fulfill our mandatory obligation to review the NSPS for new and modified kraft

pulp mills.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 42 USC 7411

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Judicial Mandatory 8 year review 05/15/2013 

Other Judicial Mandatory 8 year review 03/14/2014 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/23/2013 78 FR 31315

NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/28/2013 78 FR 38877

Final Rule 04/04/2014 79 FR 18952

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Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0640

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 3221

Agency Contact: Kelley Spence Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03 , Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3158 

FAX: 919 541-3470

E-Mail: spence.kelley@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Robin Dunkins Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5335 

FAX: 919 541-3470

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR66

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Title: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Secondary Lead Smelting; Amendments

Abstract: These amendments fixed an inadvertent error that occurred when the Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk and

Technology Review (RTR) was added to the eCFR. The final rule regulatory text for the RTR reproduced the entire subpart

rather than only including amendatory text and used the same section numbers as the original NESHAP. This was done to aid

the public in locating and understanding the entire subpart in one location since many changes were made to the original rule.

As a result, the entire subpart was replaced in the eCFR, removing the old sections and replacing them with the new versions.

The compliance date for existing sources to meet the requirements of the RTR was January 6, 2014. The Agency intended for

those sources to continue complying with the requirements included in the original NESHAP until the compliance date for the

RTR amendments arrived. The eCFR no longer contained those requirements due to the inadvertent replacement of the entire

subpart. These amendments added a paragraph to the regulatory text that clarifies sources must continue complying with the

requirements that were in effect prior to the RTR amendments until the compliance date for the RTR amendments arrived.

Additionally, these amendments corrected typos in a table of dioxin/furan congeners in the regulatory text. We also removed

language that was inadvertently added to the final rule requiring CO2 correction for total hydrocarbon testing from one type of

source for which CO2 correction is inappropriate. We did not intend to add CO2 correction. Finally, these amendments clarified

certain provisions related to monitoring requirements included in the 2012 final rule. These clarifications did not change the

impacts or stringency of the final rule, they simply provided clarity for affected sources regarding measurement methods.

Specifically, we clarified the definition of windward/leeward wall for total enclosures, the averaging time for differential pressure

monitoring data, and the required sensitivity of differential pressure monitors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: CAA sec 112

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/03/2014 79 FR 379

Direct Final Rule 01/03/2014 79 FR 367

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 02/03/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 04/04/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0344

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Sectors Affected: 331492

Agency Contact: Nathan Topham Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0483 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: topham.nathan@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Chuck French Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-7912 

FAX: 919 541-3207

E-Mail: french.chuck@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AR99

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Title: Vacatur of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of PM2.5 Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant

Monitoring Concentration (SMC)

Abstract: This final rule amended the prevention of significant deterioration regulations for PM2.5 to remove the vacated

portions of the Significant Impact Levels (SIL) and Significant Monitoring Concentration (SMC) provisions. On January 22, 2013,

the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an EPA request to vacate and remand to the

EPA portions of the SIL provisions for PM2.5. The Court further vacated parts of two PSD rules establishing a PM2.5 SMC.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7475 to 7479

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/09/2013 78 FR 73698

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0605

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/nsr

Agency Contact: Ben Garwood Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-1358 

E-Mail: garwood.ben@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5593 

FAX: 919 685-3009

E-Mail: Deroeck.Dan@epamail.epa.gov

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Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS03

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Title: Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced

After May 14, 2007

Abstract: On September 12, 2012, EPA issued final amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for Petroleum

Refineries Constructed, Reconstructed, or Modified after May 14, 2007. EPA received three petitions for reconsideration of the

final amendments. One of the issues raised in one of the petitions for reconsideration was the definition of delayed coker. The

definition of "delayed coking unit" was amended to include the phrase "process piping and associated equipment such as

pumps, valves and connectors." EPA granted reconsideration of this issue and issued both a direct final and parallel proposal to

revise the definition to exclude these piping components. EPA did not receive any adverse comments and, therefore, this action

is complete.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/19/2013 78 FR 76788

Direct Final Rule 12/19/2013 78 FR 76753

NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/2014 

Direct Final Rule Comment Period End 02/03/2014 

Direct Final Rule Effective 03/19/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-3608 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-5396 

FAX: 919 541-0246

E-Mail: lassiter.penny@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Air and Radiation ( AR ) RIN: 2060-AS08

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Title: Failure to Submit SIPS for the 2008 Lead NAAQS

Abstract: This final rule under the good cause exemption issued a finding of failure (FFS) to submit for all areas designated

nonattainment in 2010 for the 2008 Lead NAAQS that have failed to submit state implementation plans (SIPs), which were due

on June 30, 2013. The FFS starts an 18 month sanctions clock, which can be turned off by a finding that a complete SIP was

submitted. Plus, the FFS starts a 2-year Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) clock, which can be turned off by approval of the

SIP.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: sec 172 of the CAA

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 02/25/2014 79 FR 10391

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0032

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mia South Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

Mail Code C539-01 , 109 T.W. Alexander Drive , Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Research Triangle Park , NC 27709 

Phone: 919 541-5550 

E-Mail: south.mia@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Krishna Viswanathan Environmental Protection Agency

Air and Radiation

C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Research Triangle Park , NC 27711 

Phone: 919 541-0641 

FAX: 919 541-0824

E-Mail: viswanathan.krishna@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ93

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Title: Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Mixtures

Abstract: In response to a petition filed under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act(TSCA) (see

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/pubs/petitions.html#petition10), EPA plans to initiate rulemaking proceeding under TSCA

sections 8(a) and 8(d) to obtain data on chemical substances and mixtures used in hydraulic fracturing. Although EPA has

granted the petitioners' request to initiate a rulemaking proceeding under TSCA sections 8(a) and 8(d), the Agency is not

committing to a specific rulemaking outcome. EPA intends to first develop an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(ANPRM) and initiate a stakeholder process to provide input on the design and scope of the TSCA reporting requirements that

would be included in a proposed rule. EPA anticipates that States, industry, public interest groups, and members of the public

will be participants in the process. The stakeholder process will bring stakeholders together to discuss the information needs

and help EPA to ensure any reporting burdens and costs are minimized, ensuring information already available is considered in

order to avoid duplication of efforts. The dialogue will also assist EPA in determining how information that is claimed

Confidential Business Information could be aggregated and disclosed to maximize transparency and public understanding.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR subchapter R (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-1019

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/hydraulicfracture/

Agency Contact: Mark Seltzer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2910 

E-Mail: Seltzer.Mark@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Paul Lewis Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-6738 

FAX: 202 564-4755

E-Mail: lewis.paul@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ22

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Title: Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions

Abstract: EPA published a proposed rule on March 19, 2014, which updates and revises the federal regulations that direct

agricultural worker protection under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. The changes are in response to

extensive stakeholder review of the regulation and its implementation since 1992, and reflect current research on how to

mitigate occupational pesticide exposure to agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. EPA proposed to strengthen the

protections provided to agricultural workers and handlers under the worker protection standard by improving elements of the

existing regulation, such as training, notification, communication materials, use of personal protective equipment, and

decontamination supplies. EPA expects the revisions, once final, to prevent unreasonable adverse effects from exposure to

pesticides among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers; vulnerable groups, such as minority and low-income populations,

child farmworkers, and farmworker families; and the general public. EPA recognizes the importance and independence of family

farms and is proposing to expand the immediate family exemption to the WPS.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 

NPRM 03/19/2014 79 FR 15443

NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End With Extension 08/18/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0561. http://epa.gov/sbrefa/worker-protection-standards.html

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm

Sectors Affected: 111; 541690; 32532; 541712; 8133; 115

Agency Contact: Kathy Davis Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-7002 

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FAX: 703 308-2962

E-Mail: davis.kathy@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Pont Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 305-6448 

FAX: 703 308-2962

E-Mail: pont.richard@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ28

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Title: Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program

Abstract: In phases, EPA is revising the current pesticide crop grouping regulations to create new crop groupings, add new

subgroups, and expand existing crop groups by adding new commodities. The current crop groupings allow EPA to establish

pesticide tolerances for multiple related crops based upon data for a representative set of crops. EPA expects these revisions to

promote greater use of crop grouping for tolerance-setting purposes and to facilitate the availability of pesticides for minor crop

uses. EPA is currently developing a proposed rule - the fourth in the series.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180.41 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/23/2007 72 FR 28920

Final Rule 12/07/2007 72 FR 69150

Second NPRM 01/06/2010 75 FR 807

Second Final Rule 12/08/2010 75 FR 76285

Third NPRM 11/09/2011 76 FR 69693

Third Final Rule 08/22/2012 77 FR 50617

Fourth NPRM 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0766

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://cfpub1.epa.gov/oppref/food_feed/index.cfm

Sectors Affected: 325320

Agency Contact: Laura Nollen Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7505P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 305-7390 

FAX: 703 305-5884

E-Mail: nollen.laura@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Barbara Madden Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7505P, Washington, DC 20460

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Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 305-6463 

FAX: 703 305-5884

E-Mail: madden.barbara@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ38

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Title: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations

Abstract: EPA's regulations governing the use of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in electrical equipment and other

applications were first issued in the late 1970s and have not been updated since 1998. EPA has initiated a rulemaking to

reassess the ongoing authorized uses of PCBs to determine whether certain use authorizations should be ended or phased out

because they can no longer be justified under section 6(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act, which requires that the

authorized use will not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health and the environment. As the first step in this

reassessment, EPA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on April 7, 2010 and took comment

through August 20, 2010. EPA reviewed and considered all comments received on the ANPRM in planning the current

rulemaking. This action will address the following specific areas: (1) the use, distribution in commerce, marking and storage for

reuse of liquid PCBs in electric equipment; (2) improvements to the existing use authorization for natural gas pipelines; and (3)

definitional and other regulatory "fixes". The reassessment of use authorizations related to liquid PCBs in equipment will focus

on small capacitors in fluorescent light ballasts, large capacitors, transformers and other electrical equipment. In addition,

revised testing, characterization, and reporting requirements for PCBs in natural gas pipeline systems to provide more

transparency for the Agency and the public when PCB releases occur will be considered. Consistent with Executive Order

13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review", wherever possible and consistent with the overall objectives of this

rulemaking, the Agency will also eliminate or fix regulatory inefficiencies noted by the Agency or in public comments on the

ANPRM.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605; TSCA 6(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 04/07/2010 75 FR 17645

NPRM 02/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0757

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/tsd/pcbs/index.htm

Sectors Affected: 31-33; 54; 92; 53; 811; 48-49; 22; 562

Agency Contact: Sara Kemme Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0511 

FAX: 202 566-0473

E-Mail: kemme.sara@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0515 

FAX: 202 566-0473

E-Mail: gimlin.peter@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ54

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Title: Nanoscale Materials; Chemical Substances When Manufactured, Imported, or Processed as Nanoscale Materials;

Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Significant New Use Rule

Abstract: EPA is developing a proposal to establish reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Toxic Substances

Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances when manufactured (defined by statute to include import) or processed as

nanoscale materials. Specifically, EPA is developing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under TSCA section 5(a)(2) that would

require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process this/these chemical substance(s) for an activity that is designated

as a significant new use by the proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required

notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that

activity before it occurs to prevent unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. In addition, EPA is developing a

proposal to require reporting and recordkeeping under TSCA section 8(a), which would require that persons who manufacture

these nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information including production volume, methods of manufacture and

processing, exposure and release information, and available health and safety data. The proposed reporting of these activities

will provide EPA with an opportunity to evaluate the information and consider appropriate action under TSCA to reduce any risk

to human health or the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704 and 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604(a); TSCA 5(a); 15 USC 2607(a); TSCA 8(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0572. Merged with RIN 2070-AJ67 because the rulemakings were

combined into a single proposal.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/nano/

Sectors Affected: 325; 324

Agency Contact: Jim Alwood Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8974 

FAX: 202 564-9490

E-Mail: Alwood.Jim@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8469 

FAX: 202 564-9094

E-Mail: Schweer.Greg@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ56

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Title: Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program for Public and Commercial Buildings

Abstract: Section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to regulate renovation or remodeling

activities in target housing (most pre-1978 housing), pre-1978 public buildings, and commercial buildings that create lead-based

paint hazards. On April 22, 2008, EPA issued a final rule to address lead-based paint hazards created by these activities in

target housing and child-occupied facilities (child-occupied facilities are a subset of pre-1978 public and commercial buildings

where children under age 6 spend a significant amount of time). The 2008 rule established requirements for training renovators,

other renovation workers, and dust sampling technicians; for certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation

firms; for accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician training; for renovation work practices; and for

recordkeeping. After the 2008 rule was published, EPA was sued, in part, for failing to address potential hazards created by the

renovation of public and commercial buildings. In the settlement agreement and subsequent amendments, EPA agreed to

commence proceedings to determine whether or not renovations of public and commercial buildings create hazards. Further, if

these activities do create hazards, EPA agreed to propose work practice and other requirements by July 1, 2015, and to take

final action, if appropriate, no later than 18 months after the proposal.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2682(c)(3)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial ANPRM - 2009 Settlement agreement 04/22/2010 

NPRM Judicial Deadline from 2012 amended; Settlement agreement 07/01/2015 

Other Judicial Deadline from 2012 amended; Settlement agreement 01/01/2017 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/06/2010 75 FR 24848

Notice 12/31/2012 77 FR 76996

Notice 05/13/2013 78 FR 27906

Notice 05/00/2014 

NPRM 07/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0173

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/lead/lead/rrpreg.html#public

Sectors Affected: 236220; 238310; 238210; 238350; 238150; 236210; 531120; 531312; 238390; 921190; 238320; 238220;

238170; 238340

Agency Contact: Hans Scheifele Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3122 

E-Mail: Scheifele.Hans@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Cindy Wheeler Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0484 

E-Mail: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ61

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Title: Pesticides; Clarifying Changes to Labeling

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Abstract: EPA is considering a proposal to make minor revisions to 40 CFR part 156, Labeling Requirements for Pesticides

and Devices. The purpose of this effort is to update the structure of the regulation and make several clarifying changes. In

addition to these planned minor revisions, EPA will solicit suggestions from stakeholders on what the Agency might consider for

future changes to the labeling regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015 

Additional Information: SAN No. 5393

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/labels/productlabels.htm

Sectors Affected: 325320

Agency Contact: Rame Cromwell Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-9068 

FAX: 703 305-5884

E-Mail: Cromwell.Rame@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Rose Kyprianou Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 305-5354 

FAX: 703 305-5884

E-Mail: kyprianou.rose@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ90

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Title: CBI; Reassertion and Resubstantiation of Confidentiality Claims Submitted Under TSCA

Abstract: EPA is considering proposing to establish regulations relating to claims for confidential business information (CBI)

submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would require the periodic reassertion and resubstantiation of such

claims. Confidentiality claims which are not reasserted and resubstantiated would expire. EPA expects this action would increase

transparency and the availability of public health and environmental effects information on chemicals in commerce.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2.306 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2613

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/transparency.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPAHQ-OPPT-2010-0446-0001

Sectors Affected: 325

Agency Contact: Aakruti Shah Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7408M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8183 

E-Mail: Shah.Aakruti@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Ryan Wallace Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7408M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8824 

E-Mail: Wallace.Ryan@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ91

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Title: Significant New Use Rule for Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) and Related Compounds

Abstract: EPA intends to propose a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA) for 2,4-toluene diisocyanate, 2,6-toluene diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate unspecified isomers (these three chemical

substances are hereafter referred to as toluene diisocyanates or TDI) and related compounds (toluene diisocyanate trimer,

poly(toluene diisocyanate), toluene diisocyanate dimer, and toluene diisocyanate cyclic trimer). Diisocyanates are well known

dermal and inhalation sensitizers in the workplace and have been documented to trigger asthma, lung damage, and in severe

cases, fatal reactions. Worker exposures are already subject to protective controls in occupational settings, but EPA is

concerned about potential health effects that may result from exposures to the consumer or self-employed worker while using

products containing uncured TDI and its related polyisocyanates (e.g., spray-applied sealants and coatings) or incidental

exposures to the general population while such products are used in or around buildings including homes or schools. The SNUR

would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process these chemical substances for an activity that is

designated as a significant new use by the proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. EPA

also intends to propose to make the general SNUR article exemption for persons who import or process these chemical

substances as part of an article inapplicable. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the

intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604(a) "TSCA 5(a)"

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

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URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals

Sectors Affected: 326199; 325; 3255; 32411; 326150

Agency Contact: Katherine Sleasman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7716 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: sleasman.katherine@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Leslie Cronkhite Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4606, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3878 

E-Mail: cronkhite.leslie@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ94

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Title: Significant New Use Rules; Amendments to Hazard Communication Provisions

Abstract: EPA issued regulations in 1990 for the "Protection in the Workplace" (40 CFR 721.63) and "Hazard Communication

Program" (40 CFR 721.72) components of the Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances regulations at 40 CFR 721. Where

possible, these regulations are closely aligned with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations at 29

CFR 1910.1200. OSHA issued a final rule on March 26, 2012 that aligns OSHA's Hazard Communication Standards with the

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). EPA is considering proposing changes to the

applicable Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances regulations at 40 CFR 721 to align the EPA regulations, where

possible, with the final revisions to the OSHA Hazard Communications Standards.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/

Agency Contact: Jim Alwood Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8974 

FAX: 202 564-9490

E-Mail: Alwood.Jim@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8469 

FAX: 202 564-9094

E-Mail: Schweer.Greg@epa.gov

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Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ96

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Title: Certain Nonylphenols and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates; Significant New Use Rule

Abstract: EPA intends to propose a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA) for related chemicals known commonly as nonylphenols (NPs) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). The SNUR would

require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process certain NP and NPE chemicals for an activity that is designated

as a significant new use by the proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required

notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that

activity before it occurs to prevent unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. The NP and NPE chemicals that

would be subject to this SNUR are toxic to aquatic organisms, and can be used in a variety of industrial and consumer

applications that lead to releases to the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604(a) "TSCA 5(a)"

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/npnpe.html

Sectors Affected: 325; 324110

Agency Contact: John Schaeffer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8173 

FAX: 202 564-4765

E-Mail: Schaeffer.John@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Taylor Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20004

Washington , DC 20004 

Phone: 202 564-8828 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: taylor.jeffrey@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ97

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Title: MDI and TDI; Health and Safety Data Reporting Under TSCA 8(d)

Abstract: EPA is considering the development of a proposed rule under section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act that

would require chemical manufacturers (including importers) to submit unpublished health and safety data on diisocyanates.

Diisocyanates are well known dermal and inhalation sensitizers in the workplace and have been documented to trigger asthma,

lung damage, and in severe cases, fatal reactions. EPA is concerned about potential health effects that may result from

exposures to the consumer or self-employed worker while using products containing diisocyanates (e.g., spray-applied foam

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sealants, adhesives, and coatings) or incidental exposures to the general population while such products are used in or around

buildings including homes or schools. These chemicals have been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

and recommended for testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee. There is an established regulation and

process for imposing this type of one-time reporting requirement.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d); TSCA 8(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Katherine Sleasman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7716 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: sleasman.katherine@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Leslie Cronkhite Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4606, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3878 

E-Mail: cronkhite.leslie@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ99

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Title: Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances; Significant New Use Rule

Abstract: EPA intends to propose a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA) for long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (LCPFAC) chemical substances, and for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or its

salts. EPA also intends to propose to make the article exemption inapplicable to the import of certain identified chemical

substances. In addition, EPA is also intends to propose an amendment to a SNUR for perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical

substances that would make the article exemption inapplicable to the import of PFAS chemical substances as part of carpets.

The SNUR would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process these chemicals for an activity that is

designated as a significant new use by the proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The

required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit

that activity before it occurs to prevent unreasonable risk to human health or the environment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/pfcs.html

Agency Contact: Toni Krasnic Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-0984 

E-Mail: Krasnic.Toni@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Nicholas Nairn-Birch Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3668 

E-Mail: nairn-birch.nicholas@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AK02

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Title: Lead-Based Paint Program; Amendment to Jurisdictions and Renovator Refresher Training Requirements

Abstract: EPA is considering proposing several minor amendments to the EPA lead-based paint program that would improve

efficiencies and save resources for those involved. For example, EPA is considering amending the renovation, repair and

painting rule by removing the requirement for hands-on refresher training for renovators so that they can take the refresher

course online and without the need to travel to a training facility for the hands-on portion. EPA is also considering amending the

lead-based paint abatement program by removing the requirement for firms, training providers and individuals to apply for and

be certified or accredited in each jurisdiction where they work (i.e., state, tribe or territory where EPA runs the abatement

program). After years of implementing the abatement program, the Agency believes that jurisdictions are no longer needed.

Eliminating jurisdictions would increase efficiencies for all involved, lower burden and costs for applicants and save EPA time

processing applications.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2682

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://www2.epa.gov/lead

Sectors Affected: 624410; 236; 611110; 611519; 531; 238

Agency Contact: Marc Edmonds Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0758 

E-Mail: Edmonds.Marc@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Michelle Price Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0744 

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AB27

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Title: Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders

Abstract: Section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authorizes EPA to determine that a use of a chemical

substance is a "significant new use." After considering all relevant factors, including those listed in TSCA section 5(a)(2), EPA

makes this determination by promulgating Significant New Use Rules (SNURs). These regulations require persons who intend

to manufacture, import, or process a chemical substance contained in a SNUR for an activity that is designated as a significant

new use to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification will provide EPA with the

opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs. For chemicals which

were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and for which EPA made a determination that the manufacture, processing,

distribution, use or disposal may present an unreasonable risk, the Agency may issue a section 5(e) consent order to limit these

activities. The Agency generally issues "5(e)" SNURs to extend the controls prescribed in these consent orders to other

manufacturers and processors by designating the manufacture, processing, distribution, use or disposal of the substances

without the specified controls as significant new uses. For chemicals which were the subject of PMNs, EPA may also

promulgate "non-5(e) SNURs" when the Agency did not find that the chemical's manufacture, processing, distribution, use or

disposal, as described in the PMN, triggered the determinations set forth under TSCA section 5(e) but did find that certain

changes in the chemical's manufacture, processing, distribution, use or disposal could result in increased exposures to or

releases of the substance. Under the Expedited Follow-up Rule (EFUR), 40 CFR part 721, subpart D, EPA routinely issues

batch direct final section 5(e) and non-5(e) SNURs. Since these actions are prompted in relation to PMN submissions received

by EPA, they are issued between Regulatory Agendas. A list of the individual new chemical actions that issued in the Federal

Register are listed on the TSCA new chemical program website at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/newchems/. You may also sign-up

to receive announcements related to TSCA by registering online at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/index.html.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM: Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-1840) 06/06/1994 59 FR 29255

NPRM: Alkenyl Ether of Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458) 12/19/1994 59 FR 65289

NPRM: Certain Chemical Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91-1298 91-

1297) 06/26/1997 62 FR 34421

NPRM Revocation Batch FY10-01 12/31/2009 74 FR 69320

Final Revocation Batch FY10-01 05/26/2010 75 FR 29429

NPRM: Revocation of 721.6078 (P-95-1950) 05/11/2011 76 FR 27294

NPRM: Modification of 721.9719 (P95-1098) 08/03/2011 76 FR 46678

Direct Final Action Batch FY11-01 10/05/2011 76 FR 61566

Final Action 08/00/2014 

Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM Revocation Batch FY10-01 -

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-30990.pdf

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/pubs/cnosnurs.htm

Sectors Affected: 325; 324

Agency Contact: Kenneth Moss Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-9232 

FAX: 202 564-4745

E-Mail: moss.kenneth@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Tracey Klosterman Environmental Protection Agency

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Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2209 

FAX: 202 564-9490

E-Mail: klosterman.tracey@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ08

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Title: Certain Polybrominated Diphenylethers; Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and Test Rule

Abstract: On April 2, 2012, EPA proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances

Control Act (TSCA), as well as a test rule under section 4 of TSCA, for certain polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs). Under a

SNUR, persons who intend to engage in any significant new use would be required to notify EPA at least 90 days before

commencing that new use. The required notification would enable EPA to evaluate the significant new use of these chemical

substances and, if necessary, appropriately address risks to human health or the environment by limiting or prohibiting those

uses before they occur. EPA proposed to designate processing for any use as a significant new use of tetraBDE, pentaBDE,

hexaBDE, heptaBDE, octaBDE, and nonaBDE. EPA also proposed that manufacturing, importing, or processing of these 6

PBDEs for any use as part of an article be designated as a significant new use. In addition, EPA proposed to designate

manufacturing, importing and processing (including as part of an article), of a seventh PBDE, decabromodiphenyl ether

(decaBDE) for any use, as a significant new use. Finally, EPA proposed to require that anyone who manufactures, imports, or

processes c-pentaBDE, c-octaBDE, or c-decaBDE after December 31, 2013 conduct testing to obtain and subsequently submit

to EPA specific data on health effects, environmental effects, and chemical fate. PBDEs are a family of chemicals with a

common structure of a brominated diphenyl ether molecule which may have anywhere from one to ten bromine atoms attached.

PBDEs have been widely used as flame retardants in a number of applications: c-pentaBDE was used primarily as an additive

flame retardant in flexible polyurethane foams; c-octaBDE was used in a crylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic which was

used as casing for certain electric and electronic devices used in both offices and homes. Domestic manufacture of c-pentaBDE

and c-octaBDE ceased in 2004 when the Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (now Chemtura Corporation) voluntarily phased

out their production. In December of 2009, the two U.S. producers of decaBDE, Albemarle Corporation and Chemtura

Corporation, and the largest U.S. importer, ICL Industrial Products, Inc., announced commitments to phase out manufacture and

importation of decaBDE for most uses in the United States by December 31, 2012, and to end manufacture and import for all

uses by the end of 2013.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 790 to 799 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/25/1991 56 FR 29140

Second NPRM 04/02/2012 77 FR 19862

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-1039.

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/actionplans/pbde.html

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2010-1039-0001

Sectors Affected: 313210; 313230; 313312; 313320; 314121; 314999; 322121; 322221; 322222; 325188; 325199; 325211;

325212; 325520; 325991; 325998; 326130; 326150; 326199; 326220; 326299; 327993; 331319; 331421; 331422; 334111;

334112; 334113; 334119; 334220; 334310; 335211; 335212; 335221; 335222; 335224; 335228; 335929; 335931; 335999;

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336111; 336112; 336120; 337121; 337214; 337910; 337920; 339999; 562211

Agency Contact: Catherine Roman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8172 

FAX: 202 564-4765

E-Mail: Roman.Catherine@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Kirsten Hesla Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4410-E, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2984 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: hesla.kirsten@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ44

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Title: Formaldehyde; Third-Party Certification Framework for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products

Abstract: On July 7, 2010, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was enacted as title VI of Toxic

Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2697, to establish specific formaldehyde emission limits for hardwood plywood,

particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard, which are identical to the California emission limits for these products. On June

10, 2013, EPA issued a proposed rule under TSCA title VI to establish a framework for a TSCA title VI Third-Party Certification

Program whereby third-party certifiers (TPCs) are accredited by accreditation bodies (ABs) so that they may certify composite

wood product panel producers under TSCA title VI. The proposed rule identifies the roles and responsibilities of the groups

involved in the TPC process (EPA, ABs, and TPCs), as well as the criteria for participation in the program. This proposal

contains general requirements for TPCs, such as conducting and verifying formaldehyde emission tests, inspecting and auditing

panel producers, and ensuring that panel producers' quality assurance and quality control procedures comply with the

regulations set forth in the proposed rule. A separate Regulatory Agenda entry (RIN 2070-AJ92) covers the other proposed

regulation to implement the statutory formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and

particleboard sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 770 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2697; TSCA sec 601

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Deadline for promulgation of regulations, per 15 USC 2697(d). 01/01/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 12/03/2008 73 FR 73620

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/30/2009 74 FR 5632

NPRM 06/10/2013 78 FR 34795

NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/2013 78 FR 44090

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:ANPRM stage: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0627; NPRM Stage: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0380.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest/formaldehyde/index.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA159

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Sectors Affected: 541611; 541990; 561990; 813910; 541330; 813920; 321219; 541380; 3212

Agency Contact: Robert Courtnage Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1081 

E-Mail: courtnage.robert@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Toiya Goodlow Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

Mail Code 7404T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-2305 

E-Mail: goodlow.toiya@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ52

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Title: Significant New Use Rule for Glymes

Abstract: On July 12, 2011, EPA is proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances

Control Act (TSCA) for certain ethylene glycol ethers (also known as glymes). This rule would require persons who intend to

manufacture (including import) or process certain ethylene glycol ethers for an activity that is designated as a significant new

use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing any significant new use. The required notifications would

provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/12/2011 76 FR 40860

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0767

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2009-0767-0001

Sectors Affected: 325520; 325199; 336340; 325510; 335912; 325910

Agency Contact: Kirsten Hesla Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4410-E, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-2984 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: hesla.kirsten@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Leslie Cronkhite Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4606, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3878 

E-Mail: cronkhite.leslie@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ65

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Title: Microorganisms: General Exemptions From Reporting Requirements; Revisions of Recipient Organisms Eligible for Tier I

and Tier II Exemptions

Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated a final rule under section 5 of Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA) to establish the

notification procedures for review of certain new microorganisms before they are introduced into commerce. "New"

microorganisms are those formed by deliberate combinations of genetic material from organisms classified in different taxonomic

genera. This review process is designed to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health and the environment without

imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the biotechnology industry. The rule also established TSCA section 5(h)(4)

exemptions from full reporting when 10 specific microorganisms are used as the recipient microorganisms for the introduced

genetic material and placed requirements on these recipient microorganism, the introduced genetic material, and the physical

containment (40 CFR 725, subpart G). The rule established a mechanism (40 CFR 725.67) for the public to petition the Agency

to propose additional recipient microorganisms for such exemptions. Those regulations also describe the appropriate supporting

information that must be submitted with the petition to provide EPA with a starting point for determining whether the recipient

should be listed as a candidate for the tiered exemption. EPA received petitions to add Trichoderma reesei and Bacillus

amyloliquefaciens to the list of microorganisms that may be used as recipient microorganisms in order to qualify for the

exemption from full notification and reporting procedures under the TSCA for new microorganisms that are being manufactured

(defined by statute to include import) for introduction into commerce. Based on EPA's evaluation of these petitions, EPA has

made a preliminary determination that certain strains of both microorganisms will not present an unreasonable risk of injury to

health or the environment when used as a recipient microorganism provided that certain criteria for the introduced genetic

material and the physical containment conditions are met. Therefore, EPA proposed to add two additional microorganisms to the

list of recipient microorganisms that are eligible for exemptions from full reporting for the manufacture (including import) of new

microorganisms. After considering public comments, EPA will decide on the issuance of a final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 725 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/05/2012 77 FR 54499

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0740

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/biotech/index.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2011-0740-0001

Sectors Affected: 325

Agency Contact: Brian Lee Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-6293 

E-Mail: lee.brian@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8469 

FAX: 202 564-9094

E-Mail: Schweer.Greg@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ73

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Title: Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Benzidine-Based Dyes; Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP); and Alkanes, C12-13, Chloro

Abstract: On March 28, 2012, EPA proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances

Control Act (TSCA) for 9 benzidine-based chemical substances (dyes), di-n-pentyl-pthalate (DnPP) and alkanes, C12-13, chloro

(CASRN 71011-12-6). Under a SNUR, persons who intend to engage in any significant new use would be required to notify

EPA at least 90 days before commencing that new use. The required notification would enable EPA to evaluate the significant

new use uses of these chemical substances and, if necessary, appropriately address risks to human health or the environment

by limiting or prohibiting those uses before they occur. EPA proposed to add nine chemicals (dyes) to the benzidine-based

chemical substances (dyes) Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) at 40 CFR section 721.1660. The amendment would make the

exemption for persons that process or import these chemical substances as part of articles inapplicable for chemicals previously

listed in 40 CFR section 721.1660(a)(2) as well as for the nine benzidine-based dyes identified in the proposed SNUR. EPA also

proposed to designate any use of DnPP, except as a chemical standard for laboratory use, as a significant new use. In addition,

EPA proposed to designate any use of alkanes, C12-13, chloro (CASRN 71011-12-6) a significant new use.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/28/2012 77 FR 18752

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0573. This action has been merged with 2070-AJ78 and 2070-AJ81.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/newchems/pubs/snun.htm

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2010-0573-0001

Sectors Affected: 325998; 4243; 325; 316; 322; 324191; 324; 325211; 313

Agency Contact: Sara Kemme Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0511 

FAX: 202 566-0473

E-Mail: kemme.sara@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lynn Vendinello Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0514 

E-Mail: vendinello.lynn@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ88

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Title: Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); HBCD (Hexabromocyclododecane) Used in Textiles

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Abstract: On March 23, 2012, EPA proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances

Control Act (TSCA) for hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and 1,2,5,6,9,10- hexabromocyclododecane (collectively referred to

as HBCD). Under a SNUR, persons who intend to engage in any significant new use would be required to notify EPA at least

90 days before commencing that new use. The required notification would enable EPA to evaluate the significant new use uses

of these chemical substances and, if necessary, appropriately address risks to human health or the environment by limiting or

prohibiting those uses before they occur. EPA proposed to designate as a significant new use any use of HBCD in consumer

textiles other than for use in motor vehicles (which is ongoing) as a significant new use. EPA also proposed to make the

exemption for persons that process or import these chemical substances as part of articles inapplicable for persons who would

import or process HBCD in consumer textiles other than for use in motor vehicles. HBCD is a brominated flame retardant used

in polystyrene foam for thermal insulation boards, in electrical and electronic applications, and textiles. The chemical is found

world-wide in the environment and wildlife. HBCD is transported long distances in the environment, it bioaccumulates and

biomagnifies in the food chain, and is highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Human exposure is evidenced from its presence in

breast milk, adipose tissue, and blood. Animal test results indicate that HBCD causes potential reproductive, developmental and

neurological effects. EPA has evidence to suggest that the use of HBCD in textiles may be limited to specialty commercial

applications.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq; 15 USC 2604

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/26/2012 77 FR 17386

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0489

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2011-0489-0001

Sectors Affected: 314999; 337920; 325; 314121; 423210; 423220; 337125; 337910; 314129; 238320; 811420; 313312

Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-1973 

E-Mail: slotnick.sue@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lynn Vendinello Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0514 

E-Mail: vendinello.lynn@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ92

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Title: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products

Abstract: On July 7, 2010, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was enacted as Title VI of Toxic

Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2697, and requires that EPA promulgate implementing regulations to establish

specific formaldehyde emission limits for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard, which limits are

identical to the California emission limits for these products. On June 10, 2013, EPA proposed regulations to implement

emissions standards established by TSCA title VI for composite wood products sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured

in the United States. Pursuant to TSCA section 3(7), the definition of "manufacture" includes import. As required by title VI,

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these regulations apply to hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard. TSCA title VI also directs EPA to

promulgate supplementary provisions to ensure compliance with the emissions standards, including provisions related to

labeling; chain of custody requirements; sell-through provisions; ULEF resins; no-added formaldehyde-based resins; finished

goods; third-party testing and certification; auditing and reporting of third-party certifiers; recordkeeping; enforcement; laminated

products; and exceptions from the requirements of regulations promulgated pursuant to this subsection for products and

components containing de minimis amounts of composite wood products. A separate Regulatory Agenda entry (RIN 2070-AJ44)

addresses requirements for accrediting bodies and third-party certifiers.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 770 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2697; TSCA sec 601

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Statutory Deadline 01/01/2013 

NPRM Statutory Deadline is for issuance of FINAL Rule. 01/01/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/10/2013 78 FR 34820

NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/2013 78 FR 44089

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0018. Split from RIN 2070-AJ44.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest/formaldehyde/index.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPAHQ-OPPT-2012-0018-0001

Sectors Affected: 325199; 423110; 337212; 321213; 423210; 442110; 444130; 321211; 444110; 337127; 423310; 453930;

321991; 336213; 337122; 444190; 423390; 325211; 321992; 321219; 441210; 337215; 321212; 336214; 337121; 337110;

337211; 337129

Agency Contact: Cindy Wheeler Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0484 

E-Mail: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Lynn Vendinello Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0514 

E-Mail: vendinello.lynn@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ98

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Title: Electronic Reporting; Revisions to Notification Regulations for TSCA Section 5 Premanufacture and Significant New Use

Notification

Abstract: This direct final rule would update the version of e-PMN software that is required for the Toxic Substances Control

Act (TSCA) section 5 Premanufacture, Significant New Use Notification and biotechnology regulations. In January 2010, EPA

issued a final rule requiring the use of the e-PMN reporting software for the submission of Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) and

other TSCA section 5 notices and support documents to the Agency using the Internet through EPA's Central Data Exchange

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(CDX). This new version of the e-PMN software will operate as a "cloud" software system rather than as a downloadable

software system. This updated version of the software will eliminate certain firewall and file submission size limitations that exist

with the current version of the software. In addition, this rule would require electronic submission of bonafide intents to

manufacture.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720; 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 721 (revision); 40 CFR 725 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/newchems/index.htm

Sectors Affected: 325; 324110

Agency Contact: Geraldine Hilton Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8986 

FAX: 202 564-9490

E-Mail: hilton.geraldine@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8469 

FAX: 202 564-9094

E-Mail: Schweer.Greg@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AK01

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Title: Response to Request for Exemption of Certain Food-Related Chemical Substances From TSCA Chemical Data Reporting

(CDR) Processing and Use Information Reporting Requirements in 2016

Abstract: EPA received a petition from the Corn Refiners Association Coalition requesting that three food-related chemicals be

exempted from the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) processing and use reporting requirements in 2016. The chemicals include

the following: 1,3-Propanediol (CASRN 504-63-2); Bentonite (Acid Leached) (CASRN 70131-50-9), and Palm Kernel Oils

(CASRN 8023-79-8). The petitioners asked that these three chemical substances be added to the 40 CFR 711.6(b)(2)(iv) list of

specific chemical substances that are exempt from the reporting requirements of 40 CFR 711.15(b)(4) (i.e., exempt from the

requirement to report industrial processing and use and commercial/consumer use information). The chemical substances

already included on this "partial exemption" list are substances for which EPA has previously determined that there is a low

current interest in the CDR processing and use information. The inclusion of a chemical substance under this partial exemption

is not based on the potential risks of a chemical. This partial exemption is based on the Agency's current assessment of the

need for collecting CDR processing and use information for the specific chemical. In determining whether there is low current

interest in CDR processing and use information related to a specific chemical substance, EPA will look to the specific

circumstances surrounding the chemical in question and may use one or more considerations. EPA is developing its response

to this petition, which may include rulemaking if EPA decides to grant the petition. The considerations used by EPA in reviewing

this petition and an analysis of how those considerations relate to these chemicals will be addressed in EPA's response.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 711.6(b)(2)(iv); 40 CFR 711.15(b)(4) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0221

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: http://epa.gov/oppt/

Sectors Affected: 325; 32411

Agency Contact: Karen Hoffman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8158 

E-Mail: hoffman.karen@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Ellie Clark Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7404T, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 566-0498 

FAX: 202 566-0469

E-Mail: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ20

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Title: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators

Abstract: EPA is considering proposing changes to the federal regulations governing the certified pesticide applicator program

under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which are codified in 40 CFR part 171. Changes under

consideration are in response to input provided by key stakeholders, who identified the need to consider strengthening the

protections for pesticide applicators, the public, and the environment from potential harm due to pesticide exposure.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 171 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 7 USC 136i 7 USC 136w

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0561. http://epa.gov/sbrefa/pesticide-applicators.html. This action

includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see: http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Local; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm

Sectors Affected: 111; 32532; 5617; 9241

Agency Contact: Kathy Davis Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-7002 

FAX: 703 308-2962

E-Mail: davis.kathy@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Jeanne Kasai Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

PYS1162, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 308-3240 

FAX: 703 308-3259

E-Mail: kasai.jeanne@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ58

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Title: Pesticides; Satisfaction of Data Requirements; Minor Revisions to the Procedures to Ensure Protection of Data

Submitters' Rights

Abstract: In February 2014, EPA revised its regulations governing procedures for the satisfaction of data requirements under

the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which are codified in 40 CFR part 152, subpart E. These provisions

include, among other things, procedures for the protection of exclusive use and data compensation rights of data submitters.

EPA updated the regulations to accommodate statutory changes and changes in practice that have occurred since 1984; to

make minor changes to clarify the regulations; and to make changes that would simplify the procedures and reduce burdens for

certain data submitters. The revisions did not otherwise make substantive changes to the requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152(e) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a)

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

None 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/05/2010 75 FR 68297

Final Rule 02/05/2014 79 FR 6819

Final Rule Effective 04/07/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0456

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/registrationkit/

Sectors Affected: 325320

Agency Contact: Scott Drewes Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7506P, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 703 347-0107 

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E-Mail: drewes.scott@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Dyner Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

2333, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-1754 

E-Mail: dyner.mark@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ75

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Title: Electronic Reporting Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Abstract: EPA finalized requirements for electronic reporting of certain information that must be submitted under the Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, EPA is requiring the use of electronic reporting in order to minimize the paperwork

burden associated with the underlying regulatory requirements and to minimize the cost to the Federal Government of the

creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and disposition of information. This action will also improve the quality and

use of information to strengthen decisionmaking, accountability, and openness in government and society, as well as provide for

the timely dissemination of public information and in a manner that promotes the utility of the information to the public and

makes effective use of information technology.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799; 40 CFR 712; 40 CFR 716; 40 CFR 720; 40 CFR 725 (To search for a specific CFR, visit

the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/17/2012 77 FR 22707

Final Rule 12/04/2013 78 FR 72818

Final Rule Effective 03/04/2014 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0519. http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/ereporting/index.html Public

comments available at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0519-0001.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/index.html

Public Comment

URL: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQOPPT-2011-0519-0001

Sectors Affected: 325; 324110

Agency Contact: Katherine Sleasman Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7405M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-7716 

FAX: 202 564-4775

E-Mail: sleasman.katherine@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Leslie Cronkhite Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

4606, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-3878 

E-Mail: cronkhite.leslie@epa.gov

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances ( OPPTS ) RIN: 2070-AJ87

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Title: CBI: PMN Amendments Claiming Chemical and Microorganism Identity as Confidential in Data From Health and Safety

Studies Submitted Under TSCA Prior to the Commencement of Manufacture

Abstract: As a general rule, section 14(b)(1) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) provides that health and safety

studies and data from health and safety studies are not entitled to confidential treatment, with an exception for information that

"discloses processes used in the manufacturing or processing of a chemical substance or mixture," or, in the case of a mixture,

where release of the data discloses the portion of a mixture comprised by a particular substance. EPA considered developing a

proposal to amend the procedures under 40 CFR 720 and 725 for submitting information, including chemical identity, for new

chemicals and microorganisms under TSCA. EPA has decided to discontinue work on this rulemaking, and is withdrawing

through this Regulatory Agenda.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720.90; 40 CFR 725.92; 40 CFR 725.94 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2613

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 01/07/2014 79 FR 1216

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/transparency.html

Sectors Affected: 325

Agency Contact: Ryan Wallace Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7408M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8824 

E-Mail: Wallace.Ryan@epa.gov

Agency Contact: Scott Sherlock Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

7408M, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-8257 

FAX: 202 564-8251

E-Mail: Sherlock.Scott@epa.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Office of the Administrator ( AdmO ) RIN: 2090-AA39

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Title: Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance From the Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract: EPA's nondiscrimination regulations prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,

and sex in the programs and activities that receive Federal Financial Assistance. Promulgating these amendments will conform

EPA's title VI regulations with those of US Department of Justice and over twenty other Federal Agencies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 7; 40 CFR 9 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251; 42 USC 7000; 29 USC 794

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Final Rule 04/00/2015 

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OA-2013-0031

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helena Wooden-Aguilar Environmental Protection Agency

Office of the Administrator

1201A, Washington, DC 20460

Washington , DC 20460 

Phone: 202 564-0792 

E-Mail: Wooden-Aguilar.Helena@epamail.epa.gov

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